Jarrito

Somebody tell me what a Jarrito is, it sounds like something you would eat like a burrito.

Jarrito is a drink made with tequila that is served in a clay pot at one's of Zihuatanejo's tequila shops. Is hard for me to explain the taste of it, but is refreshing and is not as sweet as a Margarita.

So glad you asked! I didn't know either.

Somebody tell me what a Jarrito is, it sounds like something you would eat like a burrito.

A jarrito is a clay mug or drinking vessel.

Jarritos is a Mexican soft drink brand.

A jarrito is a drink, generally a paloma, served in the clay drinking glass. A paloma is made from lime juice, tequilla, grapefruit soda (often the Jarritos brand) and some salt. It tastes similar to a margarita, but carbonated.

In theory, maybe a yes, BUT a Jarrito prepared in this place is better than regular served Paloma at a bar.
Jarrito is also a well know carbonated soda with different flavors sold in Mexico.
the original Jarritos started appearing and served as the traditionaldrink in local events in Jalisco many moons ago!
Maybe, this place should came up with his own name???

And I have bought Jarrito soda as far north as Alaska.

In theory, maybe a yes, BUT a Jarrito prepared in this place is better than regular served Paloma at a bar.

We all may have favorite spots for a particular drink, but the poster's (jeffx) question was "what is a jarrito." While a jarrito at Bodega del Tequila is good, there is no reason why someone can't order it somewhere else or make it at home. A palmoma is a very common drink. Just Google "Paloma" and you'll find various recipes, all more or less the same.

The only real variances are do you serve it in a clay mug (making it a jarrito) or a regular glass; what tequila is used (a blanco or a reposado); what soft drink (Jarritos Toronja or Squirt or Fresca or other grapefruit soda); whether you salt the rim or just add a bit of salt to the drink or no salt at all; and how it is garnished: a lime, an orange etc. Some like a bit of chile powder on the rim. Some use fresh grapefruit juice and add club soda or sparkling water instead of using the grapefruit soda.

Again, not knocking the jarritos at Bodega del Tequila, but there really isn't a big secret about it! I like palomas and jarritos and make a darn good one. When I make a paloma I use a reposada tequila, fresh pink grapefruit from my own tree in the backyard, plain selzer water, Florida key lime and a pinch of salt in the cocktail, but not on the rim.

And I happen to like the negroni cocktail and I think that mine are better than in any restaurant, but that's my personal taste!

Experiment and make it at home and you'll discover how YOU best like it.

The difference between local jarritos and whatever you're referring to is we include fruit and fruit juices here.

Used to be the only place in the region to find jarritos was the Feria de Petatlán during Semana Santa. What fun!

The difference between local jarritos and whatever you're referring to is we include fruit and fruit juices here.

Used to be the only place in the region to find jarritos was the Feria de Petatlán during Semana Santa. What fun!

As I said, when I make them I use fresh grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice. And garnish with fruit (lime, orange, grapefruit). I believe that that means I include fruit and juice. Everyone makes them differently though. I've seen it made using tamarindo, but I don't think that's as good. Besides that, I'm not sure what juices and fruits you might use, but to each his/her own. Maybe you like a banana or strawberry in yours, I don't know. Heck, some folks make chocolate flavored martinis!

That said, jarritos are certainly not parochial to Zihua or Petatlán and I doubt that they originated there. More likely, I'd guess, in Jalisco. Everyone has their own concoction so as I said, try it and experiment with how it best suits you.

Ash Wednesday greetings: a day of penance so no jarritos today, regardless of what recipe you like best

Carl, you are right in your recipes of how to make it and gave a good example in your previous posts about the different ways some people prepare this drink.
At a bar, I guess, you could call it Paloma when ordering and you would get just that.
In some of my travels to the US I have found out hamburgers in most of all restaurants selling American food, BUT there are hamburgers and they're hamburgers, if you know what I mean...
Me, if I travel to CA then In&Out is the burger to eat!
In Zihua Area, the best jarrito or Paloma I have tried is from this mentioned place. It probably is the types of tequila they use???
I love to try any of your merjurges one of this days!!!!

I've had -- and make -- lots of palomas, and they don't compare to Luis's jarrito at Bodega de Tequila. I think he uses a type of orange in his recipe. If memory serves, there's not just the juice, but he rubs the essence of orange around the rim of the jarrito. (Is that right, Luis?)

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Yes, Luis does make the best ones. I asked for his recipe and have made them myself, but they seem to taste better when he makes them! Must be the Zihua sunshine.

Living in Florida I don't get to eat at In&Out Burger very often but you are right: super good! I like the DoubleDouble! And the French fries are terrific too!

As to the tequila that's used in a jarrito, a good reposado sure makes a better drink than a cheap mixto tequila!

¡Salud!

He shared the recipe with me, too, and I do say that I've been able to make a fair approximation of his jarrito.
That's just it, it's fair, so I think Deb has it right re the Zihuatanejo sunshine. It also helps being hot, tired and dusty from following My One True Love from market-to-shop-to-shop...
Luis makes THE BEST jarrito.

For me, a burger from In&Out double-double 4x4 is the best!!

going back to the original post about the Jarrito, maybe, next opportunity stop by that place and get one and judge for yourself??

As far tequilas goes, I stay away from the mix tequilas and I have developed a taste for the good stuff.

going back to the original post about the Jarrito, maybe, next opportunity stop by that place and get one and judge for yourself??

I will! But going back to the original post, "Somebody tell me what a Jarrito is, it sounds like something you would eat like a burrito" I think that we have now answered his question as to whether it is something like a burrito even if we all don't agree on the exact recipe of the "perfect" jarrito!