Cantarito

Name: Cantarito
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 oz blanco tequila; 8 oz fresh grapefruit juice; 4 oz fresh orange juice; 2 oz fresh lime juice; 2 tsp agave syrup (or simple syrup); 2 tsp kosher salt (for rimming); 2 tsp chili powder or Tajin (for rimming); as needed ice cubes; 8 oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt); 4 citrus wheels (grapefruit or lime), sliced

A classic Mexican citrus and tequila cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup - tart grapefruit, orange, and lime balance the agave spirit for an ultra-refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink.

10 minEasyServes 2210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz blanco tequila
8 oz fresh grapefruit juice
4 oz fresh orange juice
2 oz fresh lime juice
2 tsp agave syrup (or simple syrup)
2 tsp kosher salt (for rimming)
2 tsp chili powder or Tajin (for rimming)
as needed ice cubes
8 oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt)
4 citrus wheels (grapefruit or lime), sliced

Instructions

1

Mix 2 tsp kosher salt (for rimming) and 2 tsp chili powder or Tajin (for rimming) together on a small plate. Rub a wedge of grapefruit around the rim of two glasses or clay cups, then press into the salt and chili mixture to coat the rim.
2

Fill the rimmed glasses with ice cubes. Pour 4 oz blanco tequila, 8 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 4 oz fresh orange juice, 2 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 tsp agave syrup (or simple syrup) over the ice.
3

Top each glass with 8 oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt) and stir gently to combine.
4

Garnish with 4 sliced citrus wheels (grapefruit or lime) and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Cantarito?

A classic Mexican citrus and tequila cocktail traditionally served in a clay cup - tart grapefruit, orange, and lime balance the agave spirit for an ultra-refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink. This reference files it under Mexican alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Cantarito less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Cantarito comes from 2 tsp chili powder or Tajin (for rimming). For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Cantarito without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 4 oz blanco tequila. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

How many calories are in Cantarito?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 18 g fiber and 22 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cantarito for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the tequila drops from 4 oz to 2 oz; doubled, it is 8 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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