Beware of a cocktail named after a small dog. On the other hand, the use of fruit makes this a “health drink,” right?
The Salty Chihuahua includes:
- Coarse salt, (optional)
- 4 ounces tequila, divided
- 2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau, divided
- 3 cups grapefruit juice, divided
- 4 grapefruit slices, for garnish
After you wet the rims of four glasses (let the dog do it) and coat them with coarse salt, fill the glasses with ice. Lots of ice. Veteran bartenders will tell you that the key to a successful drink like the Salty Chihuahua is lots of ice. Next, pour one ounce tequila and 1/2 ounce liqueur into each glass. Top each glass off with 3/4 cup grapefruit juice and stir. Don’t forget to garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Fiber, you know.
Position a Chihuahua in front of you. Raise your glass, shriek, “¡Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa’ dentro! and drink with abandon.
Serve this drink after your Chi has been housebroken, she’s had a new litter, he’s earned a new title, or you’ve been given “Chihuahua attitude” and need to chill.