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Smoked Grapefruit Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt

From Oaxaca to your glass — a Don Catrin recipe.

10 minutes1 cocktailWorm Salt
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Smoked Grapefruit Mezcal Sour with Worm Salt

Ingredients.

Don Catrín Worm Salt jar

Made with

Worm Salt.

Meet your finishing touch ↗

Make it.

  1. Dry shake all ingredients if using egg white, then shake with ice.
  2. Rim half the glass with worm salt.
  3. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.

To Serve

Garnish with a thin grapefruit peel.

Ritual

Take a sip from the salted side, then from the unsalted side — the contrast tells the story.

Adapted from the existing Don Catrín recipe.

Story

Grapefruit’s bitterness pairs beautifully with mezcal’s smoke. Add worm salt, and the edges become sharper — in the best way.

This sour is crisp and assertive, with a finish that feels like charred citrus peel.

It’s a drink for those who like their brightness with depth.

Notes & Variations

  • Add a dash of smoked salt to the shaker for extra depth.

Explore More

See all recipes in our Worm Salt Recipes collection.

New to the ritual? Read What is Worm Salt? and our deeper guide to Sal de Gusano: History, Flavor & Modern Gourmet Uses.

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Please enjoy responsibly.