Siesta Cocktail


A grapefruit–Campari tequila sour with lively citrus complexity.


Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe

The Siesta Cocktail pairs tequila with Campari, grapefruit, lime, and syrup for a modern sour with punchy citrus, soft bitterness, and clean agave brightness.


A Siesta served up in a coupe with a grapefruit twist.

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 0.5 oz Campari
  • 0.5 oz grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

Did you know?

Created by Katie Stipe; it grew into a staple at NYC agave bars.

Source:Modern cocktail histories; PunchDrink

Bartender's Note

Use fresh pink grapefruit for proper acidity.

How to make the Siesta Cocktail

  1. 1Shake with ice.
  2. 2Strain into coupe.
  3. 3Garnish.

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