Smoky Flaming Paloma

This cocktail is a harmonious blend of conflicting flavors and sensations. The Smoky Flaming Paloma is a bittersweet, smoky yet refreshing, and spicy-hot yet cool concoction that results in a perfectly balanced drink. The combination of silver tequila, mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and jalapeño-infused simple syrup creates a unique and invigorating flavor profile.

Smoky Flaming Paloma

A perfectly balanced cocktail with a blend of bittersweet, smoky, and spicy flavors that create a refreshing and invigorating drink.

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Ingredients

  • 2 jalapeños, halved
  • Zest of 1 grapefruit
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1/2 ounce mezcal
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 2 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce jalapeño-infused simple syrup (see ingredient list above)
  • 1/2 ounce grapefruit liqueur or Triple Sec
  • Ice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Begin by creating the jalapeño-infused simple syrup: Combine jalapeño, grapefruit zest, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  3. Strain the syrup into a clean glass jar. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container and will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  4. To prepare the cocktail, mix all the ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice.
  5. Double strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.