Siesta
A modern tequila cocktail combining grapefruit, lime and the bittersweet character of Campari.
Drink details
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
No Ice
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Tequila
45 ml
Campari
15 ml
Grapefruit Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
22.5 ml
Simple Syrup
15 ml
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 3
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
About the Siesta
The Siesta is a modern tequila cocktail created in New York in the 2000s. It combines tequila with Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup, bringing together the structure of a citrus sour with the bittersweet complexity of an Italian aperitif. The result has become a recognized modern tequila classic.
What does a Siesta taste like?
The Siesta tastes bright, tart and bittersweet. Tequila contributes earthy agave notes, grapefruit and lime provide layered citrus acidity, Campari adds herbal bitterness and orange character, and simple syrup rounds out the sharper flavors.
Tips for making a Siesta
Use freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice for the brightest flavor. Measure the Campari carefully so its bitterness complements rather than dominates the tequila. Shake thoroughly with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe.
