How to Make a Siesta: Siesta Cocktail Recipe
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Jun 28, 2024 • 1 min read
While the Siesta was originally created by bartender Katie Stipe, this recipe is a slight variation on her version, adapted by world-class mixologist Lynnette Marrero, a longtime colleague of Katie’s during her time at New York City’s Flatiron Lounge.
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What Is a Siesta Cocktail?
The Siesta cocktail is a sour that doubles down on the bitter citrus notes of Campari liqueur and grapefruit, resulting in a complex and refreshing tequila cocktail. A play on the Hemingway Daiquiri, the Siesta is a mixed drink that will win over fans of Margaritas looking for something just slightly more challenging.
Siesta Cocktail Recipe
makes
1 cocktailprep time
3 mintotal time
3 minIngredients
- 1
Combine tequila, Campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 4–5 ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- 2
Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer, pour the contents into a chilled coupe glass or cocktail glass.
- 3
Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit twist, if desired.
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