Sangrita
The proper way to enjoy this Southwestern Bloody Mary is as follows: take alternate sips of Sangrita and tequila, then bite a lime wedge to cleanse the palate.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
Makes 7 to 9
Ingredients
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6 medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and coarsely cut up, or one 28-ounce can tomatoes
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1/3 cup lime juice
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1 slice of a medium onion
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut up
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1 teaspoon sugar
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Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
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1 cup orange juice
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1/3 cup tequila
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Ice cubes
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Celery stalks (optional)
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Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1.
In a blender container place fresh tomatoes or undrained canned tomatoes, lime juice, onion, jalapeno pepper, sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Cover and blend until smooth.
2.
Strain mixture through a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth. Transfer to a serving pitcher. Stir in orange juice and tequila. Serve over ice cubes. If desired, garnish with celery stalks and lime wedges. Makes 7 to 9 (4-ounce servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 69, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 12 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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