Grapefruit Mezcal Cocktail

Name: Grapefruit Mezcal Cocktail
Total time: 30
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ¼ cup cold water; ¼ cup sugar; 1 grapefruit, peel; 3 cups mezcal; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 8 cups grapefruit juice; 8 cups ice; 1 can lemon-lime soda; 1 grapefruit, cut into half-wheels

Recipe by Chris Rosa from tasty.co

Drinks 30 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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¼ cup cold water
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¼ cup sugar
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1 grapefruit, peel
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3 cups mezcal
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¼ cup fresh lime juice

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8 cups grapefruit juice
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8 cups ice
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1 can lemon-lime soda
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1 grapefruit, cut into half-wheels

Instructions

Make the grapefruit simple syrup. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cold water, sugar, and grapefruit peel. Bring to a simmer, then cook until the sugar is dissolved, 5–7 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and let the syrup cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to let the grapefruit peels infuse the syrup. After infusing, remove the grapefruit peels and discard.
Make the cocktail: In a large glass pitcher, combine the mezcal, lime juice, grapefruit simple syrup, and grapefruit juice. Stir well to combine.
Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda and ice and stir well.
Pour into glasses and garnish with the grapefruit half-wheels.
Enjoy!