Cantarito
The Quirky Foodster Team
Clay cup (cantarito) or highball, salt-rimmed
Glass
Salt rim and citrus wedges
Garnish
Ingredients
- Tequila — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Grapefruit soda, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Salt, for rim (Pinch, for rim) — pinch
Method
- Salt the rim of a clay cup or highball glass.
- Fill with ice and add the tequila and all three fresh juices.
- Top with grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with citrus wedges.
Description: A multi-citrus tequila highball traditionally served in a small clay cup, popular across Jalisco, Mexico.
Cultural Background: Named for the clay cup (cantarito) it's traditionally served in, which subtly affects the drink's flavor and keeps it cool.
Tips: A genuine clay cantarito cup, if available, adds an earthy note traditional drinkers value.
Variations: Close cousin of the Paloma, but with three citrus juices instead of just lime.
Serving Suggestion: Serve very cold, traditionally in a salted clay cup.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Does the clay cup really change the flavor?
A: Many drinkers believe unglazed clay imparts a subtle earthy note and keeps the drink notably cooler.
- Tequila — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh orange juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Grapefruit soda, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Salt, for rim (Pinch, for rim) — pinch
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