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Cantaritos de Tequila

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A refreshing tequila cocktail with citrus juices and grapefruit soda, served in a clay pot.

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Cantaritos de Tequila: A refreshing tequila cocktail with citrus juices and grapefruit soda, served in a clay pot.
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⏱ 10 min🍽 1 servings📊 Easy🏷 Commonly associated🌱 Vegan🌱 Gluten-free🌱 Dairy-free
Preparation
10 min
Cooking
0 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

Born in the Amatitán and Tequila region in the early 20th century, cantaritos take their name from the small clay pot that keeps the drink cold and lends it a mineral note. Today they are a festive icon of the Magical Town of Tequila.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Rim the clay pot with lime and chili salt.

  2. 2

    Fill the pot with ice.

  3. 3

    Pour in the tequila and the orange, lime, and grapefruit juices.

  4. 4

    Top off with grapefruit soda and stir gently.

  5. 5

    Garnish with citrus slices and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

  • Use a glazed clay mug certified food-safe and ice made from drinking water.

Technique and preparation

What to check during preparation

Use a glass or jar certified for food contact. Combine juices and tequila before soda to distribute acidity. Coat only part of the rim if you want the option of a sip without salt. Add soda last and stir gently to retain bubbles. For an alcohol-free adaptation, omit tequila and adjust the volume with more soda; it will be a different version of the drink.

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