Jalapeño Paloma
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This recipe calls for homemade jalapeño simple syrup - but don't let that step deter you from making this sweet and spicy cocktail. Using a mezcal brings a smoky flavor to the drink, but you can always use your tequila of choice!
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Jalapeño Simple Syrup
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½ cup sugar
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½ cup water
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2 jalapeños, corsely chopped
Ingredients for the Jalapeño Paloma
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2 ounces jalapeño simple syrup
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1 ounces fresh lime juice
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4 ounces mezcal
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4 ounces grapefruit juice
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4 ounces club soda
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Rim with Cowboy Caviar Salt & Sugar Rimmer
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Garnish: fresh grapefruit wedge and jalapeños
Directions
Directions for the Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 15 mins. Strain and reserve.
Directions for the Jalapeño Paloma
Rim your glass or bottle by swirling a lime wedge around the top of your glass or bottle, then spin the rim in a bowl or plate of your Rimmer.
Combine all the simple syrup, lime juice, mezcal and grapefruit juice over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and pour into two rimmed glasses.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and jalapeño slices.
Serve it up and enjoy it!