This cocktail begins with the bones of a Paloma—tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda—but takes a sharp turn into darker territory. Arette reposado brings gentle oak and roundness, while Don’s Mix (a Tiki-born blend of grapefruit juice and cinnamon syrup) reinforces the citrus core. Aperol keeps the bittersweet lift you expect, but a touch of coffee amaro quietly reshapes the drink’s profile, adding roasted depth and a subtle herbal edge that lingers beneath the brightness. It drinks like a sun-soaked highball at first glance, but the coffee undertone gives it unexpected gravitas—a Paloma with edge.