Stirred Mezcal Paloma with Grapefruit and Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

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A smoky and citrusy twist on the classic Paloma, combining mezcal’s earthiness with fresh grapefruit and a salty rim. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz mezcal
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave syrup
2 oz club soda
as needed ice cubes
for rim sea salt
1 grapefruit wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge, then dip the rim into sea salt to coat evenly.
Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Step 3: In a mixing glass, combine 1 1/2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave syrup.
Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and integrate.
Step 5: Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass over the ice.
Step 6: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir briefly to combine.
Step 7: Garnish by floating a thin grapefruit wheel on top of the drink.