Sangrita — the bracing blend of juice and spice that frequently accompanies tequila in Mexico — is commonly made with pomegranate juice. This vibrant variation, by Shannon Ponche of the Brooklyn bar Leyenda, calls for papaya and carrot juices instead.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. papaya purée (preferably Perfect Purée brand)
  • 6 oz. carrot juice
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz. fresh orange juice
  • ½ tsp. dried guajillo chile, ground
  • ¼ tsp. dried chipotle chile, ground
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      81 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 644 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 7 2-oz. servings.

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients together, and let sit for an hour. Strain into a pitcher, and keep cold. Serve with tequila or mezcal.

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