Mezcal Ancho Paloma
RECIPE: Andrew Hannigan, Bastion, Nashville
Photo: Maddie Teren
The Paloma is beloved on both sides of the border, but when mezcal and Ancho Reyes come into play instead of tequila, the drink takes on new layers of smoke and spice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. mezcal (Hannigan uses Siete Misterios Doba-Yej)
- 1/2 oz. Ancho Reyes
- 3/4 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz. agave nectar
- 2 drops salt solution (1:1 salt to water)
- Club soda
- Tools:shaker, strainer
- Glass:Collins
- Garnish:grapefruit wedge dipped in sal de gusano (worm salt)
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients except the club soda in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with soda and garnish.