| Instructions: | 1/2 pt Tequila; (preferably aged -blue Agave) 2 Limes; cut into wedges -(optional) A small dish of salt; -(optional) === SANGRITA === 1 1/4 c Freshly-squeezed orange -juice 1/3 c Freshly-squeezed lime juice 2 1/2 tb Grenadine syrup 1/2 ts Salt; a generous 1/2 tspn 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
An hour before the cocktail hour is to commence, combine all the ingredients for the sangrita in a blender. Blend until frothy. Cover and refrigerate for the flavors to marry. To serve, pour the sangrita into 8 straight, tall shot glasses. Pour the tequila into 8 identical shot glasses and place them all on a tray lined with a napkin. Serve immediately with lime wedges and salt, if desired. This recipe yields 8 servings. |