Siesta
Siesta is a bitter, citrus and sour cocktail made with Tequila, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml blanco tequila
- 15 ml Campari
- 15 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- Ice
Method
- Chill a cocktail glass and set aside.
- In a shaker with ice, combine the blanco tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake until chilled.
- Dump the ice from the glass and strain, served without ice.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist, if you have the peel.
FAQ
What is in a Siesta?
A Siesta is made with 60 ml blanco tequila, 15 ml Campari, 15 ml fresh grapefruit juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml simple syrup and Ice.
When should you serve a Siesta?
A Siesta fits a hot day, an aperitif and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Siesta?
Katie Stipe, New York (2006). 100% agave blanco tequila; reposado disappears behind the Campari. Ruby (pink) grapefruit is the modern spec; white is drier. The 15 ml of 1:1 syrup balances both citrus juices; if your syrup is 2:1 (gum, Liber & Co), drop to 10 ml — as in the video. The catalog's Paloma lengthens grapefruit with soda; here the Campari adds bitterness and it's served up, no ice. Grapefruit twist: cut the peel before juicing.