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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Created by Brooklyn-based bartender Ivy Mix, the Tia Mia is a split-base mezcal and rum cocktail that deserves a place in your repertoire.
The Berry-Mezcal Colada Recipe:
Instantly transport yourself to tropical temperatures with this decadent cocktail, made with mezcal, coconut, and fresh citrus.
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.
The Electron Recipe:
Jordan Hughes, whose handle is @highproofpreacher, is behind this lively mezcal cocktail made with carrot juice, pink peppercorns, and cinnamon syrup, Get the recipe here!
The Abandoned Highway:
While mezcal may not be the first spirit you think of around the holidays, the smoky spirit shines in the Abandoned Highway. Check it out!
The Smoke, Spice, and Everything Nice Recipe:
A bourbon and rye cocktail with a bit of mezcal and strawberry for balance, this boozy drink can easily be batched. Get the recipe and learn how to make it.
