Grapefruit Sangrita With Chipotle and Honey Recipe

Smoke and spice add depth to bitter grapefruit in this complex sangrita, the ideal sipping partner for a good tequila.

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Updated August 05, 2024

Why It Works

Tamed by a touch of honey, the mild bitterness of grapefruit juice makes a great match for tequila.
Chipotle chile powder adds a pleasant smokiness.

Though the original sangrita, a mix of fruit juices served as an accompaniment to tequila, was made with sour oranges and pomegranate, this one blends bitter grapefruit juice with honey and smoky chipotle chile powder. The combination is deep, complex, and perfect alongside a high-quality silver tequila.

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Recipe Details

Grapefruit Sangrita With Chipotle and Honey Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

2 ounces (60ml) fresh juice from 1 red grapefruit
1/2 ounce (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lime
1/2 ounce (15ml) honey
Pinch chipotle chile powder
Kosher salt

Directions

In a small bowl, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, honey, and chipotle chile powder and stir until honey is thoroughly combined. Season very lightly with salt, then taste and adjust any ingredients as desired. Chill in the refrigerator or by stirring with ice briefly and then straining. Serve in a shot glass alongside a good-quality silver tequila.

Notes

The quantities here are for 1 shot of sangrita; multiply the ingredients to make more servings at once. Fresh fruit juices can vary significantly in terms of flavor, sweetness, and tartness, so don't just follow the recipe blindly: Make sure to taste the sangrita and adjust to get the balance just right.