WATCH: Rico makes a classic Cantaritos

If you love Tequila drinks (and who doesn’t?), then you’re going to love the latest episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico, where Rico makes a Cantaritos.

What is a Cantaritos, you ask?

The Cantaritos is a Tequila-based cocktail originating from Mexico and could say it’s a cousin to the Paloma cocktail – another Tequila classic from Mexico!

The Cantaritos is believed to have originated during the Mexican Revolution (1910 – 1917) and it’s been a Mexican favorite ever since.

Served in a traditional clay jug rimmed with Salt, it combines Tequila, Fresh Citrus Juice, and a splash of Grapefruit Soda, then garnished with a Lime Wedge. In other words, it’s like the taste of Mexico in a glass…or rather, the taste of Mexico in a clay jug to be more accurate.

Is it difficult to make a Cantaritos?

Nope. Not only does the Cantaritos taste incredible but, as Rico explains, “It’s easy to make and you have every ingredient on your doorstep.” That’s right, no exotic fruits or hard-to-find ingredients, nor any shakers or blenders.

“Once you’ve got everything prepped, it’s a built drink, so you can just dump everything into the glass,” says Rico.

The key to making a great-tasting Cantaritos is fresh juice. We say it every time – there’s nothing like fresh-squeezed juice. For this drink, you’ll want to have a Citrus Elbow handy because you’ll be juicing fresh Lime, Orange and Grapefruit. That’s right – the Cantaritos is one juicy cocktail!

Not sure what a Citrus Elbow is? Check out our article of essential home bartending tools.

“Can you make a Cantaritos with Vodka instead of Tequila?”

You’re a regular here, aren’t you?

As with every episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico, in addition to making the classic drink, Rico likes to make a variation of the drink using Vodka instead of the original spirit. Many times, Rico uses one our delicious Absolut Flavored Vodkas instead of the original Absolut Vodka.

In this episode, Rico recreates the Cantaritos using Absolut Peppar instead of Tequila and replaces Salt with Tajin spice to Rim the drinking vessel. Pepper-Flavored Vodka and Tajin Spice? Oooooh, now that’s spicy!

So…what do you think? “Will It Vodka?”.

You’ll just have to watch to find out!

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