There’s only one way to improve on tequila shots: chase them with a short glass of spicy, citrusy sangrita. This recipe makes an entire pitcher of sangrita, enough for several shots, though you could also pair it with very cold Mexican beer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup grenadine syrup (use one with real pomegranate, like Employees Only or Fee Brothers)
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 6 dashes Tabasco, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Reposado tequila (use about 1 1/2 ounces per shot)
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
293 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 61 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 46 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 690 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About 3 cups sangrita (enough to accompany many shots)
Preparation
- To make sangrita, mix all ingredients except tequila in a pitcher and chill well.
- Shake tequila with ice; strain into shot glasses. Serve sangrita in small glasses to chase tequila shots.
2 minutes, plus refrigeration
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