Mezcal Paloma
A smoky reimagining of Mexico's beloved Paloma, swapping tequila for mezcal to add complex, earthy depth to the bright grapefruit and lime combination.
- 2 ozmezcal
- 2 ozfresh grapefruit juice
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozagave syrup
- 2 ozclub soda
- Grapefruit wedge and salt rim (optional)garnish
- 1If desired, rim half of a highball glass with salt.
- 2Fill the glass with ice.
- 3Add mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup.
- 4Top with club soda and gently stir to combine.
- 5Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
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The classic Paloma outsells the Margarita in Mexico, making it the country's most popular tequila cocktail. The Mezcal Paloma emerged as craft bartenders sought to showcase mezcal's distinctive smoky character in refreshing, accessible formats. Mezcal's production—using roasted agave hearts—creates flavors that pair beautifully with grapefruit's bitterness and brightness. This variation has become standard at mezcalerias worldwide, introducing many drinkers to mezcal through a familiar template.
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