Name: Refreshing Homemade Mexican Sangrita Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 thin slice of white onion; 1 quart freshly squeezed orange juice; Hot sauce, to taste (such as Tabasco or Cholula); Salt, to taste; 1/4 cup pomegranate juice

Mexican

Sangrita Fresca (Mexican Sangrita)

Sep 22, 2025
by Adele Simonis
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

20 People
VIEWS

3

Transport your taste buds south of the border with this vibrant and refreshing Sangrita Fresca! This zesty Mexican chaser, traditionally paired with tequila, is a delightful explosion of citrus and spice. Prepare to awaken your senses and add a fiesta to your next gathering!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 thin slice of white onion

1 quart freshly squeezed orange juice

Hot sauce, to taste (such as Tabasco or Cholula)

Salt, to taste

1/4 cup pomegranate juice

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

7 g
Fiber

0 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

10 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

25 mins

In a glass container, combine the fresh lime juice and a thin slice of white onion. Allow the mixture to sit, infusing the lime juice with a subtle onion essence. (20-30 minutes)

02

Step

2 mins

Remove and discard the onion slice.

03

Step

1 mins

In the same container, add the freshly squeezed orange juice, hot sauce (start with a dash and adjust to your preference), and salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

04

Step

2 hrs

Gently stir in the pomegranate juice, creating a beautiful color and adding a hint of sweetness.

For an extra layer of complexity, consider adding a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice tolerance. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it away!
Chill the Sangrita Fresca for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance its refreshing qualities.
Serve alongside your favorite tequila for a truly authentic Mexican experience.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the tequila with sparkling water or club soda.

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