Mezcal Ancho Paloma

RECIPE: Andrew Hannigan, Bastion, Nashville

Photo: Maddie Teren

February 28, 2018

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.