Cantaritos
If you love a grapefruit paloma or a classic margarita, you’re going to love this unique Mexican cocktail. Cantaritos are made with a blend of citrus juices, tequila and grapefruit soda served in a traditional clay pot, or cantarito de barro.
Why we love the cantaritos drink
Thanks to the grapefruit soda, this cocktail is crisp, bubbly and refreshing. It’s perfect for warm weather months, but it’s also a great way to celerbate citrus season this winter.
The traditional cups they’re served in aren’t just cute. They also keep your drink colder for long, which is great when it’s hot outside.
According to Mexican tradition, as you just your citrus fruits, you should fill a large bowl with discarded rinds along with all your bad vibes from the day. Then, you toss the contents – bad vibes included.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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Ingredients & substitutions
- Tequila
- Grapefruit juice
- Orange juice
- Lime juice
- Grapefruit soda – We used Jarritos grapefruit soda, but Squirt, Fresca or 50/50 would also work.
How to make this cantaritos recipe
Rim your glass. Most of the time, cataritos are rimmed with a combo of Tajin and chamoy, which is a fruity Mexican condiment made with mango and/or apricot and dried chiles.
If you don’t have that, just swipe and lime and dip the cantarito cup in Tajin. Fill with ice and set aside.
Mix the cocktail. Combine the tequila and juices in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold.
Pour and serve. Strain the drink into your prepared cantarito cup and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a citrus wedge before serving.
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Cantaritos
If you love a grapefruit paloma or a classic margarita, you’re going to love this unique Mexican cocktail. Cantaritos are made with a blend of citrus juices, tequila and grapefruit soda served in a traditional clay pot, or cantarito de barro.
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 1/2 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces grapefruit soda
- For garnish: citrus slices, chile lime seasoning
Instructions
- Rim glass with chile lime seasoning. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, orange juice, grapefruit juice and lime juice. Cover and shake until cold.
- Strain into a cantarito glass filled with ice and top with grapefruit soda.
- Garnish with a citrus slice, or two. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Tequila
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9.9 g
- Sodium: 7.5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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