Smoky Pati Chapoy Mezcal Paloma

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A smoky twist on the classic Paloma, this cocktail blends mezcal with fresh grapefruit and a hint of chili for a vibrant Mexican-inspired refresher. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 5 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rim a highball glass with lime juice and dip into salt mixed with a pinch of chili powder. Fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim.
  2. Step 2: In a shaker, pour 2 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled and slightly frosty.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda, gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by expressing the oils of a grapefruit wedge over the surface and place it on the rim of the glass.

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