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Siesta Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The Siesta cocktail is a modern classic that perfectly balances the bright agave notes of tequila with the bittersweet complexity of Campari. Created in 2006 by bartender Katie Stipe, this vibrant cocktail was inspired by the Hemingway Daiquiri but takes a bold departure by swapping rum for tequila and adding a touch of Campari. With its refreshing grapefruit and lime combination, the Siesta offers a perfect balance of citrus, sweetness, and subtle bitterness that makes it ideal for warm afternoons or evening gatherings.
Siesta Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
184
kcal
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz Blanco tequila
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz Campari
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Fresh lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz Fresh grapefruit juice
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz Simple syrup
Ice cubes
Grapefruit peel (for garnish)
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Coupe glass
Instructions
- Chill your coupe glass by filling it with ice and water, then set aside.
- Add the tequila, Campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-12 seconds until well-chilled.
- Discard the ice and water from your coupe glass.
- Double strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass to ensure no ice chips or pulp make it into the final drink.
- Express the oils from a grapefruit peel over the drink by giving it a twist above the glass.
- Garnish with the grapefruit peel by placing it on the rim of the glass.
