Smoky Paloma Recipe

Name: River 128 Restaurants Smoky Paloma Recipe
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz mezcal (or smoky tequila); 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz agave syrup; 2 oz club soda (or soda water); 1 cup ice (cubed); 1 tsp Tajín seasoning; 0.25 tsp coarse salt (optional, for rim mix); 1 each lime wedge (for wetting rim and garnish); 1 each grapefruit wedge or peel (for garnish)

Inspired by River 128 Restaurant

Time8m

Serves1

Mezcal Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Agave, Soda Water, Tajin Rim

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz mezcal (or smoky tequila)

2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz agave syrup

2 oz club soda (or soda water)

1 cup ice (cubed)

Garnish & Rim

1 tsp Tajín seasoning

1/4 tsp coarse salt (optional, for rim mix)

1 each lime wedge (for wetting rim and garnish)

1 each grapefruit wedge or peel (for garnish)

Method

Prep the Glass

Pour the Tajín and optional coarse salt onto a small plate and mix evenly. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a highball or Collins glass to moisten it. Press the glass rim into the Tajín mixture, turning to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Build the Cocktail

Combine ingredients

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add 2 oz mezcal, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy.

Strain

Fill the Tajín-rimmed glass with fresh ice (large cubes if available). Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

Top with soda

Gently top the cocktail with about 2 oz (or to taste) club soda to add effervescence. Give the drink one gentle stir (about 1–2 turns) to integrate the soda without losing carbonation.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or a twist of grapefruit peel and optionally a small lime wedge. Serve immediately with a straw or without, encouraging guests to sip and enjoy the smoky-meets-citrus flavors.