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.
Ingredients
1 ½ ounces mezcal, such as Ilegal
2/3 ounce Italicus liqueur
¾ ounce lime juice
Grapefruit soda to top
Lime wheel for garnish
Directions
Add mezcal, Italicus, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake to combine.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes, and top with soda.
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