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Cantarito Fiesta

A Mexican-inspired tequila citrus highball with grapefruit, orange, lime and fizz. Bright, salty, lively and made for sharing.

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Cantarito Fiesta

Description

Cantarito Fiesta is inspired by the Mexican cantarito: a generous tequila citrus drink made for sunshine, salt and loud tables. Grapefruit, orange and lime give it layered acidity, while blanco tequila keeps the agave flavour clear and lively.

What makes it different from a simple Paloma is the mix of citrus. Grapefruit gives bitterness, orange adds roundness, lime sharpens the edges and grapefruit soda brings fizz. It is bright, social and built for easy refills, especially with a salted rim and plenty of ice.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Blanco tequila
  • 40 ml Grapefruit Juice
  • 30 ml Orange juice
  • 15 ml lime juice
  • 60 ml Grapefruit Soda

Instructions

  1. Build: Fill a Collins glass with ice. Pour: Add tequila and juices, then top with grapefruit soda. Serve: Stir gently and serve.

Recommended glassware

Collins Glass
Collins Glass (Recommended)

A tall straight-sided glass perfect for long refreshing cocktails.

300–410 ml Tall, straight-sided, narrower than a highball.

Best for: Mojito, Tom Collins, Paloma, Gin Fizz, long refreshing cocktails.

Garnish: Excellent for mint sprigs, lime wedges, citrus wheels, and straws.

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