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 Solar Spritz Recipe:
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The Lawn Flamingo Recipe:
Checking all the flavor boxes, Brooklyn beverage director Sarah Boisjoli mixes sweet, tart, and savory with pineapple and lime juices, blackstrap rum, mezcal, Campari, and simple syrup. Learn how to make her recipe here.
Southpaw:
A smoky delight, the Southpaw features a mezcal reposado base and two types of sherry for a unique flavor blend. Check out the recipe here!
The Maximilian Affair:
The Maximilian Affair features a split base of mezcal and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur while lemon adds brightness and acidity.
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!
