Smoky Mezcal Paloma Cocktail
Authentic Paloma cocktail ingredients & bar recipe. Made with artisanal Oaxacan mezcal, fresh pink grapefruit juice, tart lime, agave nectar, and sparkling soda with a smoked chili-salt rim.
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Smoky Mezcal Paloma Cocktail Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Chili-Salt the Rim
Moisten half the rim of a tall ribbed Collins glass with a lime wedge and press into a plate of pink Himalayan sea salt and smoked chili flakes.
Stir Mezcal, Grapefruit & Agave
In the glass, combine 50 ml mezcal, 60 ml fresh pink grapefruit juice, 15 ml lime juice, and 15 ml agave nectar. Stir well to dissolve the agave.
Pack with Crushed Ice & Top Soda
Fill the glass generously with crushed ice, then gently top with 60 ml chilled sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
Garnish with Grapefruit Half-Wheel
Slide a fresh half-wheel slice of pink grapefruit into the top with a sprig of fresh thyme. Enjoy the smoky, citrusy harmony.