1 oz Tequila, Espolon Reposado (infused with grapefruit peels - see notes)
1 oz Mezcal, Ilegal Joven
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1 oz Grapefruit cordial (see notes below)
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
2 oz Grapefruit soda, San Pellegrino Pompelmo
2 oz Seltzer water
1 ds Grapefruit bitters, Fee Brothers Grapefruit (optional)
Instructions
Build in highball with ice, top with seltzer and grapefruit soda to taste. Stir lightly to mix.
Notes
Infused Tequila: add peels of 2 grapefruits to 1 liter of tequila and refrigerate for 3-5 days. Adjust for smaller quantities.
Grapefruit Cordial: Add peel of one pink grapefruit to jar, bury it in 1 cup of sugar and refrigerate for one day. Add 4 oz. fresh pink grapefruit juice, 2 oz. lime, 1 oz. water, 2 tsp. salt. Shake until dissolved, then remove peel and refrigerate.
History
This is just a variation of the very wonderful "Upgraded Paloma" from Serious Eats with a few personalizations.
Cocktail summary
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Tequila, Mezcal, Aperol, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Grapefruit bitters, Grapefruit soda, Seltzer water, Grapefruit cordial, Lime juice
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