Long Drink
Cantarito
How to make a Cantarito - the refreshing Mexican longdrink of tequila, grapefruit, orange and lime juice with a salt rim in a clay cup.
6 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Cantarito is a refreshing longdrink from Mexico’s Jalisco and is classically served in a clay cup. Tequila meets grapefruit, orange and lime, rounded off by a salt rim. A fruity, sparkling drink that cools you down on hot days.
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of the glass with lime and dip it in salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, lime and orange juice.
- Top up with grapefruit soda and stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lime and orange slice and serve.
Garnish: Lime and orange slice
Pro tip: Traditionally the Cantarito is served in a clay cup - the earthenware vessel keeps the drink cool longer and gives it an earthy note.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Cantarito come from?
The Cantarito comes from Jalisco in Mexico and is traditionally drunk from a clay cup, the cantarito.
How is the Cantarito similar to the Paloma?
Both are based on tequila and grapefruit, but the Cantarito additionally combines orange and lime juice for more fruit depth.
Can I use fresh grapefruit instead of soda?
Yes, with fresh grapefruit juice and a splash of soda the drink becomes less sweet and more natural in taste.
Ingredients
- Tequila5 cl
- Fresh lime juice3 cl
- Fresh orange juice4 cl
- Grapefruit soda8 cl
- Salt for the rim and ice cubesas needed
- Lime slice1 piece
