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Mezcal Paloma Cocktail

If you have a grapefruit you need to use, shake up this refreshing mezcal paloma cocktail! Don't have mezcal? Use tequila!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cocktail, happy hour
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 259kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker & strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. mezcal or blanc tequila
  • 3/4 oz. triple sec
  • 3 oz. grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • Club soda
  • Ice
  • Grapefruit wedges

Instructions

  • Add ice to the cocktail shaker.
  • Pour in the mezcal, triple sec, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.
  • Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  • Add ice to a highball or tumbler cocktail glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
  • Add a splash of club soda on top. Slice a tiny slit into your grapefruit wedge and perch on the glass for a garnish.

Notes

If you desire a salt rim, simply rub the outside of the glass using a wedge of grapefruit. Dip the glass into a shallow bowl or plate with salt on it to rim the glass.
Calories may vary based on the type of mezcal, tequila, or triple sec you are using.