Two refreshing cocktails garnished with lemon and rosemary beside a plate of grilled steak, showcasing a delicious outdoor dining setup.
Cocktail Food Waste Free Recipes

The Staycation Smoky Paloma

Need a vacay but can’t get away? We feel you. Whisk yourself away with this vacation-worthy cocktail made with roasted grapefruit and chile lime salt.

Food Waste Tip:

Zest from citrus peels make a great cocktail garnish – and they also add a boost of flavor to seafood and pasta dishes. Grapefruits peels can also be used to make household cleaners and sea salt scrubs! Really – check it out!
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Cocktail

Time

Prep: 10 minutes (Active) 12 hours (Inactive)

Serves

2 Cocktails

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 2 medium red grapefruits
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1⁄2 cup club soda
  • 1⁄2 cup mezcal
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon chile-lime salt Rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • For the Chile Lime Salt To Rim Glass: 1/4 cup Morton Coarse Kosher Salt ®
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

For the Chile Lime Salt
In a small bowl, Mix Morton Kosher Salt ®, red pepper flakes, lime zest and paprika.

Step 2

Allow mixture to sit in an airtight container for at least 12 hours and store for up to 1 week.

Step 3

For the Smoky Paloma

Cut the grapefruits in half horizontally.

Step 4

Using tongs char the cut halves of the grapefruits over an open flame (i.e. kitchen stove burner).

Step 5

Strain the juice from the charred grapefruit halves into a liquid measuring cup.

Step 6

Moisten the rims of two, 12oz. cocktail glasses with grapefruit juice.

Step 7

Pour about a half cup of Chile lime salt onto a small plate and dip the moistened rim of the glass into the salt to create a chili lime rim. Set aside.

Step 8

In a cocktail shaker filled with 1⁄4 cup ice, combine 2⁄3 cup charred grapefruit juice, agave nectar, club soda, mezcal and chile lime salt. Cover with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, and strain into the salt rimmed cocktail glasses.

Step 9

Garnish with grapefruit wedges and rosemary. Carefully torch the wedges and rosemary using a lighter or open flame for an added smokey note.

Two refreshing cocktails garnished with lemon and rosemary beside a plate of grilled steak, showcasing a delicious outdoor dining setup.
Close-up of a refreshing cocktail in a clear glass, featuring a salted rim and ice cubes, with a light amber liquid that hints at citrus flavors and garnished with herbs.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
MORTON® Coarse Kosher Salt

Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Coarse Kosher Salt is considered a fundamental ingredient for restaurant and foodservice establishments that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Coarse Kosher Salt is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

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