Sangrita

Directions

1. 1
   With a sharp knife, score the base of each tomato in a small cross-shape.
2. 2
   Place the tomatoes in a heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover.
3. 3
   Leave for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Lift the tomatoes out with a slotted spoon and plunge into a second bowl of cold water.
5. 5
   The skins will have begun to peel back from the crosses.
6. 6
   Remove the skins, cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon.
7. 7
   Chop the tomato flesh and transfer to a food processor.
8. 8
   Add the onion, chilies, orange juice, lime juice, sugar and salt.
9. 9
   Process until all the mixture is very smooth,
10. 10
    Pour the tomato mixture into a jug and add the tequila.
11. 11
    Stir well to mix everything together.
12. 12
    Chill for about an hour before serving.