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.
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
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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.
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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.
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3
Top each glass with 8 oz grapefruit soda (Jarritos or Squirt) and stir gently to combine.
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4
Garnish with 4 sliced citrus wheels (grapefruit or lime) and serve immediately.