Fresh Sangrita

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Fresh Sangrita). Sangrita ('little blood') is the traditional Mexican chaser for tequila. It's a mix of FRESH orange and lime juices with salt and a spicy touch. You can give it the bloody appearance by adding a splash of pomegranate juice - or try using blood oranges when available (they really make it better).

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 -1/4 cup

Fresh Sangrita

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lime juice

1 paper-thin onion slice

1 cup fresh orange juice

1 dash Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Cholula®)

or to taste

salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Combine the lime juice and onion slice in a bowl making sure the onion is completely covered with the juice. Allow to soak 2 to 3 hours; remove the onion and discard.

Step 2

Stir the orange juice hot sauce and salt into the lime juice; chill the sangrita before serving.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Sangrita

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 33.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 8.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 132.2IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 36.1mg 60%

Folate: 20.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 9.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 8.4mg 3%

Potassium: 147.5mg 4%

Sodium: 46.4mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 1.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.