West Texas Spiced Paloma
A bold and spicy twist on the traditional Paloma, featuring smoky mezcal and a lively grapefruit punch with a pinch of southwestern heat. This recipe, ready in about 6 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
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- a small pinch pinch of chili powder
- 1 grapefruit wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the halfway point. Pour in 1.5 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz agave syrup, and a small pinch of chili powder.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim and dusting lightly with additional chili powder for a spicy aroma.
