Cocktail recipe

Cantaritos

A built cocktail featuring Tequila Reposado, Orange juice, Lime juice.

Cantaritos cocktail

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Tequila Reposado
  • 45 ml Orange Juice
  • 15 ml Lime Juice
  • 15 ml Lemon Juice
  • 90 ml Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 Salt

Method

  1. If using a clay cup, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes; otherwise use a highball glass.
  2. Add the tequila and all three citrus juices, including the grapefruit juice. Add the optional salt to taste.
  3. Fill with ice and stir. For a sparkling variation, use grapefruit soda in place of the grapefruit juice and add it last.
  4. Optional garnish: citrus wedges.

Story

A Jalisco drink of tequila with citrus juices and grapefruit soda, served in a clay cantarito cup that keeps it cold and adds a faint earthy note.