Sangrita (Mexican Tequila Accompaniment) Recipe

Name: Sangrita (Mexican Tequila Accompaniment)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces tomato juice (or V-8); 9 ounces orange juice; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 dash salt; 1 teaspoon pepper (preferably red pepper, but black will do); 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro; 2 serrano peppers; 1 small white onion

Servings: persons

18 ounces tomato juice (or V-8)
9 ounces orange juice
1/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon pepper (preferably red pepper, but black will do)
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 serrano peppers
1 small white onion

1
Chop to the point of Liquid, the serrano peppers and the onion in the food processor, you may need to add some of the tomato juice with it to get it to chop up all of the way. It won't go totally liquid, but don't feel that you can chop it too much.
2
Mix the rest of the ingredients, Tabasco and Cilantro are optional, but add nice flavor and color. Put them in a blender or in a jar that you can shake them up inside.
3
Mix in the onion and serrano peppers.
4
For best flavor, Let sit for 24 hours.
5
If you prefer, after 24 hours you can strain the mixture. Keeping the liquid part. It is a personal preference.
6
If the drink is too spicy for you, add in more tomato and orange juice, keeping them in a 2 to 1 ratio.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ounces tomato juice (or V-8), 9 ounces orange juice, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Sangrita (Mexican Tequila Accompaniment) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sangrita (Mexican Tequila Accompaniment)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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