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Cantaritos Cocktail Recipe

Get a taste of Mexico with this Cantaritos cocktail. Drinking out of clay cups is as much fun as this citrusy drink!  Made with grapefruit, orange and lime juice, topped with tequila and grapefruit soda – Salud!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 155 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces tequila or mezcal
  • Crushed or cubed ice
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
  • ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice (½ large grapefruit)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 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

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  1. Squeeze the fresh grapefruit, orange and lime juice into a mixing cup.
  2. Fill one cantarito with crushed ice.
  3. Add a shot of tequila, then add half of the fresh juice mix.
  4. Lastly top with grapefruit soda next. Mix well to incorporate all flavors together.
  5. Sprinkle some chili lime powder if you want and garnish with a fresh citrus slices.
  6. Repeat process for the second drink.

Notes

  • Rinse with warm water (no soap!).
  • Place in a large pot or container and fill with cold water until the cups are covered all the way to the top.
  • Soak for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
  • When you're done with your drink, rinse with water only.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 155kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cocktails

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.