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Cantarito

A refreshing Mexican cocktail that combines bright citrus flavors with tequila.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • Club soda to top
  • Salt for rimming the glass optional
  • Fresh lime or orange slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Juicer or citrus squeezer
  • Mixing glass or shaker
  • Ice cubes
  • Measuring jigger
  • Glass for serving

Method
 

  1. If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the edge of your glass. Dip the rim in salt to coat it evenly.
  2. Using a juicer, extract the juice from fresh limes, oranges, and grapefruits.
  3. In a mixing glass or shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup.
  4. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Fill your prepared glass with ice and strain the mixture over the ice.
  6. Pour club soda over the mixture to add fizz.
  7. Add a slice of lime or orange on the rim for garnish.
  8. Stir gently to combine, then serve immediately.

Notes

Perfect for any gathering, this cocktail is refreshing and easy to make. Adjust sweetness to your taste by varying the amount of simple syrup.