Spicy Basil Mezcal Paloma with IL MIG+
When creating a cocktail that will be remembered, it's necessary to break from tradition. This variant on the paloma does just that by using IL MIG+, adding complexity through heat. Smoky depth from mezcal, Aperol’s bittersweetness, and the tangy grapefruit syrup work together in harmony.
IL MIG+ offers its full-bodied spiciness and raises the bar of what is otherwise an ordinary drink. With every sip, more layers are exposed; intensifying the mezcal’s herbaceous nature. The grapefruit syrup imparts citrusy brightness, ensuring that the heat doesn’t overwhelm but instead complements all the intricate flavors.
Accentuated with a hint of highly aromatic basil oil, this cocktail has an aromatic finish that refreshes. Even if you have been mixing drinks for years or if you simply want to try out new things—don’t skip past this IL MIG+ infused riff on the classic paloma.
Yield: Serves 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- .75oz grapefruit syrup
- .75oz Aperol
- 1.5oz mezcal
- A few dashes of IL MIG+ hot sauce
- Basil oil, for garnish
- Tajin, for rimming the glass
- Ice
Recipe
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine the grapefruit syrup, Aperol, mezcal, and IL MIG+ hot sauce in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
- Prepare the Glass: Rim a glass with Tajin. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish the surface of the drink with 5-10 drops of basil oil.