Siesta

The SIESTA is a Campari and tequila mix that offers a sweet, citrusy tartness more likely to refresh than put you to sleep. The name is likely a nod to Mexico and tequila. The standout flavors are lime and grapefruit juice with a hint of Campari bitter. This is an ingenious, complex and very good tequila mix.

Requirements: silver tequila (blanco), Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, lime wheel or grapefruit wedge for garnish

• 2 oz. silver tequila
• 1/2 oz. Campari
• 1/2 oz. grapefruit juice
• 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• 1 lime wheel or grapefruit wedge

Combine liquid ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit wedge.

History: NYC bartender Katie Stipe created this mix in 2006 as a tequila answer to the Hemingway Daiquiri. Instead of rum, it’s tequila, and instead of Maraschino liqueur, it’s Campari. Both are very limey drinks. At the time it was created, tequila was rarely used for anything beyond the Margarita or Tequila Sunrise and was not given the respect to go further.

Comments: The lime juice and simple syrup can be adjusted to suit personal preference for sweet versus tart. Since Campari only comprises about 12% of the Siesta mix, it shouldn’t deter those who have a problem with Campari. In fact, the Campari provides balance and complexity without overpowering the drink.

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