This thirst-quenching cocktail was said to be created by a bartender from Chihuahua, Mexico, in the 1940s.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

Wet the rims of 4 glasses and coat with coarse salt (if desired); fill the glasses with ice. Pour 1 ounce tequila and 1/2 ounce liqueur into each. Top each with 3/4 cup grapefruit juice and stir. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per cocktail: 188 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 3 mg sodium; 303 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (120% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate

Loved this drink. I omitted the salt from the rim, but sprikled some salt into the glass.

Jackie, Memphis, TN