Smoky Sunset Mezcal Paloma

This Smoky Sunset Mezcal Paloma takes the classic tequila paloma and gives it a soulful, campfire twist by swapping in earthy mezcal and adding a hint of smoked salt on the rim. The combination of fresh grapefruit juice, a touch of honey syrup, and bubbly grapefruit soda makes this cocktail dangerously refreshing on a warm evening. Mix up a pitcher and watch it disappear before you even sit down.

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

Ingredients

• 6 oz mezcal
• 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice (about 2 large grapefruits)
• 2 oz fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp warm water
• 12 oz grapefruit sparkling water or grapefruit soda
• 2 tbsp smoked sea salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 grapefruit sliced into wedges for garnish
• 2 cups ice

Directions

1. Mix honey and warm water together in a small bowl and stir until fully dissolved to make a thin honey syrup, then set aside to cool.
2. Combine smoked sea salt and chili powder on a small flat plate and stir together.
3. Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rims into the smoked salt and chili mixture to coat evenly.
4. Fill each glass with ice.
5. In a large pitcher combine the mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, and honey syrup and stir well to combine.
6. Pour the mezcal mixture evenly over the iced glasses, filling each about two thirds of the way.
7. Top each glass with a splash of grapefruit sparkling water and give it one gentle stir.
8. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

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