Smoky Pozole Paloma

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A vibrant twist on the classic Paloma cocktail, combining smoky mezcal with fresh grapefruit and a hint of pozole-style spice. This 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 180 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 & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz mezcal
1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz agave syrup
a dash pinch of smoked chili powder
2 oz club soda
as needed ice cubes
1 for garnish grapefruit wheel
for rimming coarse salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Rim a highball glass with lime juice and dip in coarse salt; set aside.
Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and a dash of smoked chili powder.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
Step 4: Strain into the prepared highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine.
Step 6: Garnish by placing a thin grapefruit wheel on the rim, slightly twisted to release oils.