Cantaritos

Cantaritos are a refreshing and vibrant Mexican cocktail, similar to the Paloma, but more complex. This delightful Mexican drink combines tequila, fresh-squeezed citrus juices from oranges, grapefruits, and limes, and a splash of grapefruit soda, all served in a traditional clay cup (jarrito de barro).

More Mexican Drinks: Michelada, Mexican Mule, Mexican Candy Shot and Corona Sunrise.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cinco De Mayo Recipes, Lime Juice, Mexican Recipes, Tequila

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 243kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $2.50

Equipment

Cantaritos

Ingredients

2½ oz tequila *Note 1
1 oz fresh orange juice *Note 2
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt
4-5 oz Grapefruit soda *Note 3
Garnish: grapefruit, lime or lemon wedge.

Instructions

OPTIONAL: PREP THE CANTARITO CUPS

Soak the cantaritos in cold water for 10 minutes before proceeding to the next step. (*Note 4)

MAKE THE CANTARITOS

Add the tequila, citrus juices, and salt to a clay cup (or other tall drinking glass).
Fill the cup with ice and top with grapefruit soda.
Garnish with a citrus wedge and enjoy.

Notes

Note 1 - Highly recommend a tequila blanco.

Note 2 - You don't need to use all 4 citrus juices. Just replace, in equal parts, with a remaining citrus options.

Note 3 - The amount with vary depending on the size of the cup you're using.

Note 4 - Soaking the clay cup isn't required, but it's said to help the cup from sweating.

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