Smoky Mezcal Paloma with Grapefruit and Jalapeño

Ingredients

• 2 oz mezcal
• 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 3/4 oz agave syrup
• 2-3 slices fresh jalapeño
• Sparkling water to top
• Tajín or chili-lime salt for rim
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. Muddle jalapeño slices in a cocktail shaker to release the heat.
2. Add mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
4. Rim a rocks glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip in Tajín or chili-lime salt.
5. Fill the glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over it.
6. Top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and jalapeño slice.