Siesta Recipe
Blanco tequila with grapefruit, lime, and a bitter Campari edge — a Hemingway Daiquiri that took the agave road. Created by Katie Stipe in the mid-2000s; a Hemingway Daiquiri structure rebuilt on tequila with Campari for bitterness.
What Makes It Special
Blanco tequila with grapefruit, lime, and a bitter Campari edge — a Hemingway Daiquiri that took the agave road. Built on tequila, it shows the daiquiri format at its best: bitter and citrusy, finished up.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 0.5 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Campari
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- Grapefruit twist, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard 10-12 seconds until well chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a grapefruit twist over the surface and garnish with it.
The History Behind the Recipe
Created by Katie Stipe in the mid-2000s; a Hemingway Daiquiri structure rebuilt on tequila with Campari for bitterness.
Presentation and Visual Appeal
Serve up in coupe glass, garnished with grapefruit twist. Expect a pale coral-pink pour over none, served up.
Pro Tips and Variations
Fresh grapefruit only; bottled juice makes the Campari taste harsh instead of structured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Too bitter?
Cut Campari to a barspoon-rich 0.25 oz first; keep the citrus where it is.
