Smoky Paloma

Name: Smoky Paloma
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 16 ounces (480 ml) grapefruit juice, preferably freshly squeezed; 4 ounces (120 ml) fresh lime juice; 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into thin wedges, for garnish; 16 ounces (480 ml) grapefruit-flavored sparkling water or grapefruit soda; 16 ounces (480 ml) grapefruit-flavored sparkling water or grapefruit soda; Chile-lime salt, for rimming glasses; 8 ounces (240 ml) single-origin espadín mezcal; 8 ounces (240 ml) tequila blanco; 2 ounces (60 ml) Simple Syrup

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Asada

By Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral

Published 2023

About

If you only served one batched cocktail at a carne asada, this one would be a strong contender. It’s just the thing if you are a person who doesn’t like your cocktails too sweet and instead prefers a little bit of bitterness in your life.

Ingredients

16 ounces (480 ml) grapefruit juice, preferably freshly squeezed
4 ounces (

Americas
Mexico
Central America
Drinks
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, and mezcal. Stir well to combine.

When ready to serve, rim a glass with chile-lime salt, fill with ice, and pour about 4 ounces per cup.