Smoky Paloma Cocktail

Servings: | Time: 5 minutes

Mescal adds a smoky note to this classic cocktail of fresh grapefruit juice, tequila, and sparkling soda.

 

Directions

  1. In cocktail shaker half filled with ice combine grapefruit juice, simple syrup, mescal, tequila, lime juice, and Campari. Cover; shake until very cold.

 

  1. Strain into ice-filled glass. Top with seltzer. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

 

  1. Tip: to make simple syrup

In screw-top jar combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cover; shake until sugar dissolves. Makes 3/4 cup.

Ingredients

Ice

2          ounces pink grapefruit juice

1 1/2      ounces simple syrup

1          ounce mescal

1          ounce tequila

1/2        ounce lime juice

1/4        ounce Campari

1          ounce chilled seltzer water

Small grapefruit wedge