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
- In cocktail shaker half filled with ice combine grapefruit juice, simple syrup, mescal, tequila, lime juice, and Campari. Cover; shake until very cold.
- Strain into ice-filled glass. Top with seltzer. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
- 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