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Siesta
A bitter, grassy tequila sour — the Hemingway Daiquiri rebuilt with tequila and Campari. One of the first agave neo-classics of the craft revival.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Blanco Tequila2 ounces
- Campari½ ounce
- Fresh Lime Juice½ ounce
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice½ ounce
- Simple Syrup½ ounce
- Grapefruit Twist1 each
Directions
Shake tequila, Campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Notes
Created in 2006 by Katie Stipe at NYC's Flatiron Lounge; appears in the PDT Cocktail Book. Stipe's original used a quarter-ounce of Campari; half an ounce is the modern, bitter-loving standard. Verified.