Salty Chihuahua
A tequila take on the classic grapefruit highball, rimmed with salt for extra punch.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Highball glass
Flavor Profile
sourrefreshing
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (blanco)
- 4 oz grapefruit soda
- Salt, for rimming
- Lime wedge, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Rim a highball glass with salt and fill with ice.
- 2Add tequila and top with grapefruit soda.
- 3Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
Origin & Story
United States, modern
A tequila swap on the vodka-based Salty Dog, it plays up tequila's earthiness against tart, bitter grapefruit soda.
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