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Beauty Between Times: Three Rites of Artisanal Flavor

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.

Mezcal Paloma Cocktail

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.

Negroni Cocktail

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.

Shirley Temple Mocktail

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.