Smoky Sunset Paloma

This Smoky Sunset Paloma takes the classic tequila paloma and gives it a seriously grown-up upgrade with earthy, smoky mezcal at its heart. The charred grapefruit rimmer and a touch of smoked salt make every sip feel like a backyard bonfire in a glass. Mix up a pitcher of these for your next gathering and watch them disappear before the ice even melts.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 6 oz mezcal
• 2 oz fresh lime juice
• 12 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
• 2 oz agave nectar
• 16 oz plain sparkling water
• 2 tsp smoked salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 pink grapefruit, sliced into rounds for garnish

Directions

1. Mix smoked salt and chili powder together on a small flat plate to create the rim blend.
2. Run a cut grapefruit wedge around the rim of each glass, then press each rim into the smoked salt and chili mixture.
3. Fill each glass generously with ice cubes.
4. In a large pitcher combine the mezcal, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, and agave nectar and stir well until the agave is fully dissolved.
5. Pour the mezcal mixture evenly over the four iced glasses, filling each about three quarters full.
6. Top each glass with sparkling water and give a single gentle stir to combine without losing the fizz.
7. Garnish each glass with a fresh grapefruit round set on the rim and serve immediately.

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