Smoky Paloma

This drink, often called “the working man’s drink” is usually made by mixing tequila or mescal, lime juice, and Fresca, Jarritos, or some other grapefruit-flavored soda (Q Grapefruit Soda has a nice pink hue). It’s one of the most popular and beloved cocktails in Mexico, more so than the margarita, and I love it too, especially with mezcal.

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Makes 1 cocktail

  • Salt

  • 2 oz mescal (or tequila)

  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice

  • 2-4 dashes stevia (or 1-2 t sugar or simple syrup)

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 2 oz sparkling grapefruit-flavored water (such as La Croix or Waterloo)

Salt the rim of a martini glass (or a tall highball glass) by running a slice of lime around the rim and rolling rim in the salt.

Pour all ingredients except sparkling water into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into martini glass. Top off with sparkling water. Garnish with a grapefruit or lime slice.

Enjoy!

DrinksCharlotte PlaMezcal, Tequila, Paloma, Summer