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The Paloma (a variation)

Tequila and grapefruit cocktail
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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Cocktail
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces mezcal
  • 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 ounces seltzer water (or to taste)
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 Mary Oliver poem optional but recommended.

Instructions
 

  • Combine the liquids. Add ice and a squeeze of lime. Read Mary Oliver if desired.

Notes

A traditional paloma: 2 ounces tequila, 4 ounces of grapefruit soda, ice and a squeeze of lime, also delicious.