The Story Behind The Diamond Paloma
Inspired by My Kind of Paloma, a mezcal cocktail created by Kip Byrne at the Matador Room at the Miami Beach Edition hotel, this sparkling riff features Italicus, a bergamot-flavored Italian aperitif. Byrne also rims glasses with pink sea salt, an extra but certainly appealing step.
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The Inside Baseball Recipe:
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The Pineapple Mezcal Sour Recipe:
The fresh, earthy notes in the mezcal pair wonderfully with the pineapple juice's natural sugars, while agave and lemon juice bring balance to the cocktail.
The Smoke, Spice, and Everything Nice Recipe:
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The Cadillac Swizz Recipe:
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