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    The Azteca Mezcal Paloma
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    The Azteca Mezcal Paloma

    Mezcal, grapefruit, lime, agave & smoked chili salt rim

    Named for the legendary stadium — Mexico's cathedral of football

    The Story

    Estadio Azteca is hallowed ground — the only stadium to host two World Cup finals. And if the Azteca is Mexico's cathedral of football, mezcal is its holy spirit. This Paloma uses smoky mezcal instead of tequila, rimmed with chili salt for the kind of heat that Mexican fans bring to every match. In 2026, Mexico welcomes the world again — and this is the drink that will greet them.

    Prep: 5 minYield: 1 cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz mezcal
    • 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
    • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
    • 0.5 oz agave nectar
    • Smoked chili salt rim
    • Grapefruit slice

    Preparation

    1. 1.Rim a rocks glass with smoked chili salt.
    2. 2.Shake mezcal, grapefruit, lime, and agave with ice.
    3. 3.Strain over fresh ice.
    4. 4.Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

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