Cocktail recipe

Cantarito

Cantarito combines Blanco tequila with lime juice, Orange juice, and Grapefruit Juice, finishing with a lively, refreshing lift.

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Cantarito

Description

The Cantarito stretches blanco tequila with grapefruit soda and three fresh citrus juices. Orange rounds the middle, lime sharpens it and grapefruit leaves a gentle pithy edge. The salt rim draws out the fruit, making this a juicier next pour for someone who likes a Paloma.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Blanco tequila
  • 15 ml lime juice
  • 15 ml Orange juice
  • 15 ml Grapefruit Juice
  • 60 ml Grapefruit Soda
  • Ice
  • Salt rim

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Fill a salt-rimmed clay cup or highball glass with fresh ice.
  2. Add the blanco tequila, lime juice, orange juice and grapefruit juice.
  3. Stir briefly to chill and combine.
  4. Top with grapefruit soda, stir gently and garnish with citrus.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (Recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice
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