Highball

Mezcal Paloma

Name: Mezcal Paloma
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Mezcal; 60 ml Grapefruit juice; 15 ml Lime juice; 10 ml Agave syrup; 60 ml Soda water

Served in a highball glass

Ingredients

60 ml Mezcal
60 ml Grapefruit juice
15 ml Lime juice
10 ml Agave syrup
60 ml Soda water

Preparation

Shake mezcal, juices and syrup with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass over ice and top with soda.

Garnish

Grapefruit wedge, salt rim

Origin story

The Mezcal Paloma is a variation of the traditional Paloma, substituting mezcal for tequila to add depth and complexity. This drink has become popular in the 21st century as mezcal has become a favored spirit among cocktail enthusiasts.