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Tequila Shot with Sangrita

Name: Tequila Shot with Sangrita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pinch Chilli powder; 4 Limes; 4 Oranges (for juice); 1 pinch Salt; 2 tbsp Hot sauce; 240 ml Blanco or reposado tequila; 2 Tomatoes (for juice)

10 min (10 prep + 0 cook) Easy 4 servings Jalisco

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 3 Jun 2026

Tequila served with sangrita of orange, tomato and chilli, traditional style.

About this recipe

The caballito de tequila with sangrita is the most traditional way to enjoy tequila in Mexico.

History & Origin

The ritual of the caballito de tequila with sangrita is a Jalisco tradition dating from the early twentieth century. The term "caballito" refers to the small elongated glass. Sangrita was born in Chapala, Jalisco. The original sangrita was simply bitter orange juice with salt and powdered chile de arbol. The true tequila connoisseur never knocks it back as a shot but alternates leisurely sips of tequila with sangrita.

Estimated cost

£14.29

Total cost

£3.57

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

180

Calories

0.5g

Protein

Carbohydrates

0.1g

Fat

0.5g

Fibre

280mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Prepare the sangrita: mix fresh orange juice, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, salt and chilli powder.
💡 Authentic Jalisco sangrita does not include tomato juice.
2
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Pour blanco or reposado tequila into caballitos. Serve at room temperature.
💡 Use 100% agave tequila for the best experience.
4
Pour sangrita into identical glasses alongside each tequila caballito.
5
Alternate small sips of tequila with sips of sangrita. Do not mix them.
💡 Some add a third caballito of pure lime juice to make "la bandera".

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.