Siesta
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or rocks glass
Glass
Lime wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Campari — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Description: A bittersweet, citrus-forward modern tequila classic combining Campari with dual citrus juices.
Cultural Background: Created by bartender Katie Stipe in New York in the 2000s, now a well-established modern tequila classic.
Tips: Fresh juice from both citrus fruits makes a real difference to the final balance.
Variations: A pinch of salt in the shaker can round out the bitterness for those sensitive to it.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up or over ice, as a bright, bittersweet aperitif.
Nutrition: Approx. 165 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this very bitter?
A: Moderately — the Campari's bitterness is balanced by two citrus juices and a touch of sweetness.
- Tequila — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Campari — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
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