Mezcal Paloma Cocktail
The Mezcal Paloma Cocktail combines smoky mezcal with fresh lime juice and fizzy grapefruit soda for a refreshing mixed drink. It highlights the distinctive mezcal flavor balanced by citrus and sweetness, optionally served with salt on the rim and a grapefruit slice garnish. This cocktail is ideal for those who prefer a smoky twist on the classic Paloma.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces mezcal
- 1/2 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces grapefruit soda
- salt (optional rim)
- 1 lice grapefruit (optional garnish)
Instructions
- (Optional) Wet the rim with a lime wedge and then dip it in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour 2 ounces of Mezcal into the glass.
- Add the 1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Top with the grapefruit soda and gently stir to mix. If you like, garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.