Cantarito

Name: Cantarito
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

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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.