Tequila Shots With Sangrita Chasers

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There’s only one way to improve on tequila shots: chase them with a short glass of spicy, citrusy sangrita. This recipe makes an entire pitcher of sangrita, enough for several shots, though you could also pair it with very cold Mexican beer.

by Rosie Schaap

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Servings

About 3 cups sangrita (enough to accompany many shots)

Total time

2 min

Calories / serving

146 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup grenadine syrup (use one with real pomegranate, like Employees Only or Fee Brothers)pomegranate
2 teaspoons ancho chile powderancho-chile-powder
6 dashes Tabasco, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
Reposado tequila (use about 1 1/2 ounces per shot)

Instructions (2 steps)

01To make sangrita, mix all ingredients except tequila in a pitcher and chill well.
02Shake tequila with ice; strain into shot glasses. Serve sangrita in small glasses to chase tequila shots.

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