Cantarito
A festive Mexican citrus bomb served in a clay cup — tequila with three fresh citrus juices, grapefruit soda, and a salty-spicy rim.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.8 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 oz Grapefruit soda (Squirt or Jarritos Toronja)
- 1 pinch Salt
- Tajin rim (garnish) garnish
- orange wheel (garnish) garnish
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with ceviche or grilled fish tacos topped with fresh pico de gallo and avocado—the citrus and salt amplify the bright, zesty notes of the tequila and grapefruit. The clay cup's earthy warmth complements rustic Mexican street food perfectly.
Instructions
Rim a tall glass or clay cup with a lime wedge and press into Tajin seasoning
Fill the glass with ice
Add tequila, orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and a pinch of salt
Stir briefly to combine
Top with grapefruit soda
Garnish with an orange wheel and lime wheel
Tips
Traditionally served in a cantarito — a small clay cup that adds an earthy mineral flavor Tajin (chili-lime salt) on the rim is the authentic finishing touch and elevates the drink immensely Use all fresh-squeezed juices — the triple citrus combination is what makes this cocktail special