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    Sep 29, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cantarito: From Jalisco Streets To Your Home Bar

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    If you love tequila and fruit juice based drinks, the Cantarito is something you have to try. There is not another drink that more perfectly blends, sweet, tart, and a refreshing carbonated fizz.

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    What is a Cantarito?

    The Cantarito is a tequila based fruit cocktail that is extremely popular in Mexico, specifically in Jalisco. They are generally served in red clay pots, called cantaritos. The clay pots keep the drink cold and since they are cheap to make, they are generally given away with the cocktail.

    What’s the difference between a Cantarito and a Paloma?

    If you’ve ever had a Paloma before you know it is made with tequila and grapefruit soda. So, what is the difference between the two drinks?

    The Cantarito builds upon the greatness that is the Paloma. While the Paloma only has two ingredients, the Cantarito adds in several more fruit juices. The additional fruits give this drink a new flavor. A Paloma is still a delicious drink and is in no way replaced by the Cantarito.

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    How to make this drink:

    The Cantarito is a deliciously fruity drink. It has just the right amount of sweetness and tart citrus flavor to make it perfect. We like to make ours using fruit juices and soda water. However, If you do want to have something a bit more authentic to what you may find in Jalisco, Mexico you can skip the Simple syrup and soda water and just use the equivalent amount of grapefruit soda (Squirt soda if you want extra authenticity).

    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • cocktail shaker
    • jigger

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila Blanco (silver or white tequila)
    • ½ oz Lime juice
    • ½ oz Orange juice
    • ½ oz Grapefruit juice
    • ½ oz Lemon Juice
    • ½ oz Simple syrup
    • 3-4 oz Soda water
    • orange wheel garnish
    • dash of salt (optional)

    Step One

    Chill your highball glass in the freezer and fill your cocktail shaker with ice.

    Step Two

    Pour your tequila, simple syrup, and all of your fruit juices into the cocktail shaker (and salt if you want)

    Step Three

    Give it a couple good shakes (after putting the lid back on, of course). Remove the lid and carefully tumble it between the chilled highball glass and the mixer a few times.

    Step Four

    Top off the drink with soda water; usually around 3 to 4 oz.

    Step Five

    Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim of the glass.

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    Recipe

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    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • cocktail shaker
    • jigger
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    Ingredients
      

    Classic

    • 2 oz Tequila Blanco silver or white tequila
    • ½ oz Lime juice
    • ½ oz Orange juice
    • ½ oz Grapefruit juice
    • ½ oz Lemon Juice
    • ½ oz Simple syrup
    • 3-4 oz Soda water
    • 1 orange wheel garnish
    • 1-2 dashes salt optional

    Alternate Version

    • 2 oz Tequila Blanco silver or white tequila
    • ½ oz Lime juice
    • ½ oz Orange juice
    • ½ oz Lemon Juice
    • 5-6 oz Grapefruit Soda
    • 1 orange wheel garnish
    • 1-2 dashes salt optional

    Instructions
     

    Classic

    • Chill your highball glass in the freezer and fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Pour your tequila, simple syrup, and all of your fruit juices into the cocktail shaker (and salt if you want)
    • Give it a couple good shakes (after putting the lid back on, of course). Remove the lid and carefully tumble it between the chilled highball glass and the mixer a few times.
    • Top off the drink with soda water; usually around 3 to 4 oz.
    • Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim of the glass.

    Alternate Version

    • Chill your highball glass in the freezer and fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Pour your tequila and fruit juices into the cocktail shaker (and salt if you want)
    • Give it a couple good shakes (after putting the lid back on, of course). Remove the lid and carefully tumble it between the chilled highball glass and the mixer a few times.
    • Top off the drink with grapefruit soda; usually around 5 to 6 oz.
    • Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim of the glass.
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