Vino-rita Recipe

Name: Barrio Tacos Lakewoods Vino-Rita Recipe
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5 oz Sauvignon Blanc (chilled); 1 oz Bendita Vida (jalapeño-infused blanco tequila); 0.75 oz Naranja orange liqueur (eg. Cointreau or triple sec); 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice; 0.25 oz Agave syrup (optional, for balance); 1 each Orange wedge; 1 each Lime wedge; 3 slices Fresh jalapeño slices (seeded or not as desired); 1 cup Ice (cubed); 1 to taste Coarse salt or Tajín (optional rim)

Inspired by Barrio Tacos Lakewood

Time8m

Serves1

Sauvignon Blanc, Jalapeño-Infused Bendita Vida, Naranja Orange Liqueur, grapefruit juice, orange wedge, lime wedge, jalapeño slices

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

5 oz Sauvignon Blanc (chilled)

1 oz Bendita Vida (jalapeño-infused blanco tequila)

3/4 oz Naranja orange liqueur (eg. Cointreau or triple sec)

1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice

Heat & Citrus Balance

1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

1/4 oz Agave syrup (optional, for balance)

Garnish & Finish

1 each Orange wedge

1 each Lime wedge

3 slices Fresh jalapeño slices (seeded or not as desired)

1 cup Ice (cubed)

1 to taste Coarse salt or Tajín (optional rim)

Method

Prepare Glass

Rim (optional)

If you want a salted or Tajín rim, rub the orange or lime wedge around the glass lip then dip into coarse salt or Tajín. Set glass aside.

Fill a large wine glass or rocks glass with ice to chill while you build the cocktail.

Infusion Check & Muddle

If your Bendita Vida is already jalapeño-infused, proceed. For extra fresh heat, place 1–2 jalapeño slices in a shaker and gently muddle once or twice to release oils (do not over-muddle or it will become overly vegetal).

If you want stronger jalapeño flavor, briefly swirl 1 additional slice in the wine for 10–15 seconds and discard before pouring.

Mix Cocktail

Discard the ice used to chill the glass if desired. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the muddled jalapeño (if using), Bendita Vida, Naranja orange liqueur, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice. Add agave syrup if you prefer a touch of sweetness.

Shake vigorously for about 8–10 seconds to combine and chill. Do not over-dilute.

Finish & Serve

Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice (if using a wine glass you can pour without ice if preferred).

Top gently with the chilled Sauvignon Blanc (pour slowly to float the wine atop the shaken mix, or stir once gently to combine).

Garnish with the orange wedge and lime wedge on the rim and float the remaining jalapeño slices on top. Offer an extra jalapeño slice on a pick for guests who want more heat.

Taste and adjust: if the cocktail is too tart, stir in a touch more agave (about 0.25 oz). If heat is too strong, remove jalapeño slices.