When Katie Stipe created the Siesta in 2006 at New York City’s now-closed Flatiron Lounge, tequila classics beyond a handful of well-known drinks, like the Margarita and Paloma, were few and far between. Stipe created the Siesta as a Hemingway Daiquiri riff, swapping the classic’s white rum base for a blanco tequila and replacing the typical maraschino liqueur with bitter Campari. Firmly rooted in the tradition of drinks in the sour category, the Siesta’s tequila and lime juice make it an unlikely cross between its Hemingway inspiration and a Margarita variation.
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice until well-chilled:
2. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass. (Optional) Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
