Mezcal Paloma: A Smoky Mexican Delight
History
The Paloma, a Mexican favorite, likely originated in the mid-20th century in Tequila, Jalisco, possibly at La Capilla bar. The Mezcal Paloma swaps tequila for smoky mezcal, adding an earthy twist to this citrusy classic.

Ingredients
- 60 ml Mezcal Le Tribute
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 90 ml Pink Grapefruit Le Tribute
- 15 ml simple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Lime or grapefruit slice for garnish
Preparation
Rim a highball glass with salt, fill with ice, pour in mezcal, lime juice, and grapefruit soda, add simple syrup if desired, stir gently, and garnish with a lime or grapefruit slice.
Sensations
The Mezcal Paloma offers a smoky warmth from the mezcal, a zesty lime-grapefruit burst, and a subtle salty finish that refreshes with every sip.
Negroni: A Bold Italian Classic
History
Born in 1919 in Florence, Italy, the Negroni was created when Count Camillo Negroni asked for gin instead of soda in his Americano, resulting in a timeless bittersweet aperitif.

Ingredients
- 30ml of Gin Le Tribute
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
- Ice
- Orange peel for garnish
Preparation
Fill a mixing glass with ice, add gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, stir until chilled, strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and garnish with an orange peel.
Sensations
A Negroni delivers a bitter Campari kick, softened by gin’s botanicals and vermouth’s sweetness, with a citrusy orange note that lingers warmly.
Shirley Temple: A Nostalgic Mocktail
History
Named after the 1930s child star, the Shirley Temple was created at Chasen’s in Beverly Hills as a sweet, non-alcoholic treat for the young actress during Hollywood dinners.

Ingredients
- 120 ml Ginger Ale Le Tribute
- 30 ml grenadine
- Splash of Lemonade Le Tribute
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation
Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in ginger ale and lemon-lime soda, add grenadine, stir gently, and top with a maraschino cherry.
Sensations
The Shirley Temple bursts with fizzy ginger ale, sweet grenadine, and a playful cherry finish that evokes childhood joy.