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Cantarito Cocktail Drink

Cantarito Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Quench your thirst with this straightforward Cantarito recipe! Brimming with Tequila, a medley of fresh citrus juices, and a splash of soda water, this refreshing cocktail is a summer staple.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 235

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup - optional
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt - for rimming, optional
  • Citrus slices - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cantarito Jar or Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: If you like, rim your glass with salt. Fill your Cantarito jar or highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add Tequila: Pour 2 oz Tequila over the ice.
  • Add Citrus Juices: Measure and pour 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 1 oz fresh orange juice into the glass.
  • Sweeten: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add 1 tbsp agave syrup.
  • Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with soda water.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
  • Garnish: Place citrus slices into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Tequila: I've used mezcal when I ran out of Tequila; it gives a smoky flavor to the drink.
  • Citrus Juices: If you're missing one of the citrus fruits, you can increase the quantities of the others or use a store-bought citrus juice blend in a pinch.
  • Agave Syrup: Honey or simple syrup can replace agave syrup if unavailable.

Making a Pitcher of Cantarito:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Tequila and 8 oz of each citrus juice.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, citrus juices, and agave syrup. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled glasses, top with soda water, garnish with citrus slices, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit like Seedlip as a substitute for Tequila.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular Tequila, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic Cantarito.

Making it Vegan:

  • The Cantarito is inherently vegan as it does not contain any animal products. However, if you're using a substitute for agave syrup, ensure it's a vegan-friendly sweetener like maple syrup or a vegan simple syrup.