5 from 51 votes
Cantaritos Cocktail Recipe
This Cantaritos Cocktail combines tequila, fresh orange, grapefruit, and lime juices topped with soda to create a refreshing, tangy drink. The use of crushed ice and optional chamoy and chili lime seasoning on the rim adds layers of texture and spicy-sour brightness. Fresh citrus garnishes complete the presentation, making it a lively beverage to enjoy chilled.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cocktails
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 ounces tequila or mezcal
- ice crushed or cubed
- ¼ cup orange juice fresh, about 1 orange
- ¼ cup grapefruit juice fresh, half large grapefruit
- 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
- squirt soda
- Chamoy optional for the cup's rim
- chili lime seasoning optional for the cup's rim
- lime or orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Squeeze the fresh grapefruit, orange and lime juice into a mixing cup.
- Fill one cantarito with crushed ice.
- Add a shot of tequila, then add half of the fresh juice mix.
- Lastly top with grapefruit soda next. Mix well to incorporate all flavors together.
- Sprinkle some chili lime powder if you want and garnish with a fresh citrus slices.
- Repeat process for the second drink.
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Notes
- Always rinse cantarito cups with warm water before use, avoiding soap to preserve flavor.
- Soak the cups in cold water for 20 to 30 minutes to keep drinks chilled longer.
- After drinking, rinse the cups with water only to maintain their condition.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.