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Tequila Shot with Sangrita

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

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

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: Mar 24, 2026 · Updated: May 12, 2026

Tequila served with sangrita of orange, tomato and chile, 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

$6.80

Total cost

$1.70

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

180

Calories

0.5g

Protein

Carbohydrates

0.1g

Fat

0.5g

Fiber

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 chili 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".