Cazuela Voladora de Tequila
A Cazuela Voladora is a traditional Mexican cocktail that is typically made with tequila, grapefruit soda, citrus juice, and a sprinkle of salt. The cazuela drink is served in a shallow clay bowl and is meant to be shared among friends.
Equipment
- Citrus press or juicer
- Large cazuela or large shallow bowl
Ingredients
- 2 small ruby red grapefruits
- 2 large oranges
- 2 large lemons or limes
- 8 ounces tequila (rum or mezcal also work in this cazuela recipe)
- 36 ounces grapefruit soda
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt (Diamond Kosher or sea salt work best)
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: Slice 1 grapefruit, 1 orange, and 1 lemon and arrange in a large clay bowl.
- Extract Fresh Juice: Extract juice from remaining citrus and pour directly into bowl.
- Add Remaining Liquids: Pour in tequila, grapefruit soda, and top with plenty of ice.
- Mix and Enjoy: Sprinkle with salt, mix, and enjoy drinking directly from the cazuela, with or without straws, or serve in individual glasses. Be sure to include sliced citrus in each glass!
A Note from Lola
The cazuela drink is easy to customize to your personal taste. You can adjust the amount of tequila and grapefruit soda to make it stronger or weaker, and you can also add more citrus juice or chili powder to give it a unique twist. You can also swap tequila for rum or mezcal (for a smokier flavor) for a spin on this classic Mexican drink.
For an alcohol-free version of this drink, simply leave out the tequila!
For a reduced-sugar version of this drink, substitute the grapefruit soda with sparkling water (grapefruit flavor works well, too!).
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 484mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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