La Rosita
A bittersweet tequila–vermouth aperitivo with Campari depth.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Stir
La Rosita blends tequila with sweet and dry vermouths, Campari, and bitters for a complex agave-driven aperitivo. Stirred cold, it delivers layered citrus bitterness, herbal warmth, and bright agave structure. It resembles a Negroni but with distinct tequila character.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz tequila
- • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
- • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- • 0.5 oz Campari
- • 2 dashes Angostura
Did you know?
“La Rosita appeared in mid-century manuals and resurfaced during the agave spirits revival.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use a peppery blanco tequila to cut through Campari’s bitterness.
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How to make the La Rosita
- 1Add tequila, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, Campari, and Angostura to a mixing glass filled with ice
- 2Stir until well chilled
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
- 4Garnish with orange twist and serve
