{Coctel En Cantarito} Classic Cantarito Cocktail Recipe
Like a cousin to the more popular margarita or Paloma cocktails, the Cantarito is a tequila cocktail made with citrus and grapefruit soda. But just like the state of Jalisco where it's from, it's a thing 100% unique. So grab your cantarito, if you have one, and make this {Coctel En Cantarito} Classic Cantarito Cocktail recipe.
1/2mediumLimefor rimming the glass with salt (optional)
PinchSea saltplus more for rimming the glass with salt (optional)
2ouncesreposado tequila
1ouncefreshly-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
1ouncefreshly-squeezed orange juice
1/2ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice
ice cubes
chilledGrapefruit Soda
Thinlysliced wheels of limes, lemons, grapefruit, or oranges, for garnish
Instructions
Rim The Cocktail Glass With Salt (Optional): Press half of a lime along the rim of a cantarito clay cup, a Tom Collins, or highball glass. Then roll the rim into the salt.
Make The Cantarito Cocktail: Combine the 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of grapefruit juice, 1 ounce of orange juice, and 1/2 ounce lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice, close, and shake seriously hard until shaker is frosted, about 15 to 20 seconds. Strain the mixture into the salt rimmed glass and fill with ice (we like it crushed but cubes work too). Add the grapefruit soda and slices of fruit for garnish, and serve!