The Story Behind The Diamond Paloma
Inspired by My Kind of Paloma, a mezcal cocktail created by Kip Byrne at the Matador Room at the Miami Beach Edition hotel, this sparkling riff features Italicus, a bergamot-flavored Italian aperitif. Byrne also rims glasses with pink sea salt, an extra but certainly appealing step.
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The Single Village Fix:
In the Single Village Fix, smoky, vegetal mezcal mingles with bright, punch pineapple gum syrup and lime juice for a refreshing cocktail.
The Maximilian Affair:
The Maximilian Affair features a split base of mezcal and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur while lemon adds brightness and acidity.
The Electron Recipe:
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The Oaxacan Ginger Toddy Recipe:
Looking for a Hot Toddy, but not the biggest fan of whiskey? This ginger-forward alternative uses mezcal to create the perfect warm cocktail.
R&D’s Hot Oaxacan Penicillin:
This Hot Oaxacan Penicillin contains classic components of both the Hot Toddy and the Penicillin, with ginger, honey, lemon, and hot water.
The Ponche de Mezcal:
The Ponche de Mezcal serves as a Mexican-inspired Hot Toddy, combining the smoky spirit with homemade ponche. Check it out here!
