Desert Breeze Paloma

**Description:** The Desert Breeze Paloma is a refreshing and smoky twist on the classic Paloma. By incorporating the earthy and complex flavors of mezcal, this cocktail adds an adventurous spirit to your sipping experience. The tanginess of fresh grapefruit juice and the hint of sweetness from the alumar simple syrup (a blend of simple syrup and smoked salt) perfectly balance the smokiness of the mezcal. A splash of soda gives it a bubbly and crisp finish. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Mezcal - 2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice (Jugo de Toronja) - 0.5 oz Alumar Simple Syrup (simple syrup infused with smoked salt) - Soda Water - Grapefruit wedge and smoked salt rim for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Prepare a highball glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it into smoked salt. 2. In a shaker, combine mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, and alumar simple syrup with ice. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass filled with ice. 4. Top off with soda water. 5. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. **Type of Glass:** Highball Glass