Cazadores Canned Cocktail Recipe

Prep the glass

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a highball or rocks glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt or Tajín to coat. Set glass aside.

Build the Paloma

Fill the prepared glass with ice. In a shaker or mixing glass combine 2 oz Cazadores tequila, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice and 0.5 oz simple syrup (or agave). Stir briefly to combine (or give 6–8 gentle shakes if using a shaker).

Top and garnish

Pour the tequila and citrus mix over the ice in the prepared glass, then top with 2 oz grapefruit soda (or 2 oz club soda + splash grapefruit soda). Stir gently once to incorporate. Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit wedge.

Adjust sweetness or fizz

Taste and add up to 0.25–0.5 oz extra simple syrup or agave if you prefer sweeter, or more grapefruit soda (an extra 1–2 oz) if you want a lighter, fizzier drink.

Prep spicy elements

If using a jalapeño slice, muddle the slice gently in the shaker with the lime juice to release heat (remove seeds to reduce spice). If using a canned spicy mixer, plan to use it in place of or in addition to simple syrup.

Build the spicy margarita

In a shaker with ice combine 2 oz Cazadores tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice (instead of 0.5 oz), 0.5 oz orange liqueur (optional), 0.25–0.5 oz agave or simple syrup and the muddled jalapeño or 1 piece of canned spicy mixer. Shake vigorously 8–12 seconds until chilled.

Serve

Strain into the salted or Tajín-rimmed glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a thin jalapeño slice (if desired). Taste and adjust sweetness or heat with additional agave or an extra jalapeño slice.