Smoky Mesquite Paloma
A smoky, citrus-forward cocktail combining mezcal with fresh grapefruit and a touch of salt for a bold afternoon sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz mezcal
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- as needed ice cubes
- for glass rim coarse sea salt
- 1 piece grapefruit wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip it into coarse sea salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 3: In a shaker filled halfway with ice, combine 1.5 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and top with 2 oz club soda.
- Step 6: Stir gently once with a bar spoon to integrate.
- Step 7: Garnish by placing the grapefruit wedge on the rim.
