Risa | Cocktail Photographer

Non-Alcoholic Paloma (approx. 46 calories)

If you saw my post over the weekend, you know I’m taking a step back from drinking spirits because of a heart condition that makes drinking alcohol high-risk for me. So when @undone.usa reached out and asked if I wanted to try their non-alcoholic Paloma kit, it was an easy yes.

World Paloma Day was May 22, but we’re celebrating all month long! Undone sent me a bottle of their dealcoholized mezcal, a quartet of Thomas Henry sparkling grapefruit, and this adorable parrot tiki mug.

I made the NA version for myself and made a regular Paloma with regular mezcal for Rhead. Not gonna lie: the real mezcal is better. But Undone’s NA version is good in its own way. It doesn’t have the smokiness of the Ilegal mezcal that I used in Rhead’s drink. I personally love smoky spirits, but not everyone does. So if you’re one of those people, this NA mezcal could be a good fit for you.

One of the biggest advantages to NA spirits for those of us who are trying to keep our weight in check in middle age is that they have WAY fewer calories than alcoholic spirits. One ounce of mezcal has about 64 calories. The NA Undone version has 1.8. That’s a big difference!

So, to sum up, if you’re interested in exploring NA spirits, this is a good item to have in your collection. But don’t expect it to taste just like regular mezcal.

UNDONE NA PALOMA

2 oz. Undone non-alcoholic mezcal
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
3ish oz. Thomas Henry sparkling grapefruit

Build in glass over ice. Garnish with lime or grapefruit.

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