Story
Charring citrus brings out a deeper sweetness and a hint of smoke that matches mezcal perfectly.
Worm salt on the rim adds a savory frame, turning a bright paloma into something more complex.
This is a paloma for the fire-lit table.
RECIPES / Drinks
Charred Citrus Mezcal Paloma with Worm Salt
From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.
Ingredients.
Made with
Worm Salt.
Meet your finishing touch ↗Make it.
- Rim a highball glass with worm salt and fill with ice.
- Shake mezcal, lime, grapefruit, and agave with ice.
- Strain into the glass and top with sparkling water.
To Serve
Garnish with a charred grapefruit wedge.
Ritual
Taste the rim, then the char, then the smoke — the order matters.
Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.
Notes & Variations
- Use a splash of tonic instead of sparkling water for more bite.
Explore More
See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.
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Please enjoy responsibly.
