Mezcal Paloma
The classic Paloma gets a sweet and smokey twist with the addition of honey and mezcal.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 195kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, zested and sliced
- 2 oz Mezcal or sub tequila
- 2 oz Grapefruit juice
- 1 oz honey simple syrup
- Club soda
Instructions
Make Chili-Lime Salt Rim
- Combine salt, chili powder, and lime zest and spread out a small plate.
Mezcal Paloma
- Wipe the rim of a highball glass with a wedge of lime. Dip into the chili-lime salt to coat rim.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the mezcal, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup and shake about 15 seconds.
- Pour into a salt-rimmed glass and top off with club soda and a few ice cubes. Garnish with mint and grapefruit wedges.
Video
Notes
Honey Simple Syrup- Combine equal parts water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring constantly until honey dissolves. Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbs: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g