Cantarito
A rustic citrus punch served in a clay pot.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Highball
Glassware
Clay mug (or highball)
The Cantarito is the authentic roadside cooler of Jalisco, blending tequila with a mix of orange, grapefruit, and lime juices, topped with grapefruit soda. Traditionally served in a clay cup (cantarito) which keeps the drink impossibly cold and adds an earthy aroma. It is more complex and citrus-forward than a Paloma, with a pinch of salt to tie the juices together. It is the ultimate refreshing agave punch.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz tequila reposado
- • 1 oz fresh orange juice
- • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- • Grapefruit soda (Squirt or Jarritos) to top
Did you know?
“The porous clay of the traditional vessel allows for evaporation that cools the liquid inside, an ancient refrigeration technique.”
Source:Mexican culinary history; PunchDrink
Bartender's Note
If you don't have a clay mug, a highball glass works, but soaking the clay pot in water first is the traditional cooling method.
How to make the Cantarito
- 1Rim a clay mug or glass with chili salt (Tajín)
- 2Fill with ice
- 3Add tequila and fresh juices
- 4Top with grapefruit soda
- 5Stir to combine
- 6Garnish with citrus wedges
