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Siesta

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description Siesta Overview

The Siesta is a modern classic cocktail created in Puerto Rico, recognized for its refreshing balance of bitter, sour, and sweet flavor profiles. Its ingredients consist of blanco tequila, Campari, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice, which differentiate it from a traditional margarita. Served typically in a chilled coupe glass, the drink caters to individuals who appreciate grapefruit-forward sours with a noticeable bitter edge from the Italian liqueur.

help Siesta FAQ

Is a Siesta cocktail made with rum and vermouth?

No. Katie Stipe's established Siesta recipe uses blanco tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup, so a rum-and-vermouth recipe describes a different drink.

Who created the Siesta cocktail?

Bartender Katie Stipe created it at New York's Flatiron Lounge in 2006. It has since become a modern tequila classic frequently described as a variation on the Hemingway Daiquiri.

How bitter is a Siesta compared with a Negroni?

It is considerably lighter and more citrus-forward because a typical serving uses only a small measure of Campari alongside grapefruit, lime, syrup, and tequila. Campari supplies a bitter finish, but it does not dominate the drink as it does in an equal-parts Negroni.

Should a Siesta be served over ice?

The standard preparation is shaken with ice and strained into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass without fresh ice. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel is a common garnish.

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