Ingredients

  • 1 ozfresh lime juice(green)
  • 1½ ozblanco tequila(white)
  • 1 ozsangrita(red - tomato, orange, lime, chile)

🔧 Tools

jigger

Instructions

  1. Arrange three shot glasses in a row
  2. Fill first with fresh lime juice (green)
  3. Fill second with blanco tequila (white)
  4. Fill third with sangrita (red)
  5. Sip in order: lime, tequila, sangrita
  6. Or alternate sips between tequila and sangrita

📜 History

La Bandera (the flag) is the most traditional way to drink tequila in Mexico. Three shot glasses represent the green, white, and red of the Mexican flag: fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, and sangrita (a spicy-sweet tomato-citrus chaser). This ritual honors Mexico while providing the perfect balance of flavors.