The Siesta Sunset Cocktail

The Siesta Sunset Cocktail

15 mins
easy
1 servings

A vibrant and refreshing tequila cocktail perfect for a warm evening. This easy-to-make drink combines tequila, lime, grapefruit, and Campari for a sophisticated yet simple flavor profile.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Coupe Glass
  • Hawthorne strainer

Ingredients

  • 2.00 ozTequila Blanco(Use a high-quality tequila for best flavor.)
  • 0.75 ozFresh Lime Juice(Freshly squeezed is best.)
  • 0.75 ozSimple Syrup(Adjust sweetness to taste.)
  • 0.50 ozCampari(Adds a bitter-sweet complexity.)
  • 0.50 ozFresh Grapefruit Juice(Use fresh grapefruit juice for the best flavor.)
  • 1.00 pieceLime Wheel or Grapefruit Twist(For garnish.)

Instructions

1

Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, Campari, and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

2

Add ice to the shaker.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit twist.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila and add more grapefruit juice.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Experiment with different citrus fruits for variations.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Add a splash of soda water for a bubbly twist.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with a delicious appetizer or snack.

Estimated time: 1 minutes