Smoky Citrus Paloma

This Smoky Citrus Paloma is a refreshing and smoky twist on the classic Paloma cocktail. Made with mezcal, grapefruit soda, and fresh grapefruit juice, this cocktail is perfect for citrus lovers with a hint of smokiness. The sea salt rim adds an extra layer of flavor, making it a delightful and visually appealing drink for any occasion.

Smoky Citrus Paloma

A refreshing and smoky twist on the classic Paloma cocktail, featuring mezcal, grapefruit soda, and fresh grapefruit juice with a sea salt rim for an extra kick.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 2 oz grapefruit soda
  • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice (about 1/2 a grapefruit)
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Sparkling water
  • Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
  • Sea salt, for rimming glass
  • Lime wedge, for rimming glass
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass with sea salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and pressing it into sea salt.
  2. Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
  3. Pour in the mezcal, grapefruit soda, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup.
  4. Shake vigorously until the shaker feels cold.
  5. Pour the mixture into the salted glass.
  6. Top off with sparkling water.
  7. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.