Pantry Note

Agave syrup

2 Cocktail Recipes with this ingredient.

Tequila & Mezcal Sunday, May 10, at 1:34 PM

Paloma

The Paloma is Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail — more beloved in its home country than the Margarita. This is a fresh-juice version rather than the Squirt-soda original. Blanco tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, a touch of lime, a pinch of salt, and a splash of soda over ice. The salt does incredible things here — it suppresses bitterness in the grapefruit and amplifies the sweet-tart balance. A Tajín salt rim is a fantastic upgrade.

Tequila & Mezcal Sunday, May 10, at 1:34 PM

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

A modern bar staple that pairs mezcal smokiness with the heat of fresh jalapeño and citrus punch of lime. The jalapeño is muddled directly in the shaker — control heat by removing seeds for mild, leaving them in for serious fire. Tajín on the rim amplifies both citrus and heat. A 50/50 mezcal-reposado split is a great middle ground if you want less smoke. Either way, double-strain to remove jalapeño solids.

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