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Roxanne

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (7)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Blanco tequila
1/2 fl oz Amaro Santoni
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 fl oz Monin Strawberry Syrup
4 drop Difford's Margarita Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of half strawberry.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with strawberry on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Roxanne contains 140 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 18.76% alc./vol. (37.52° proof)
  • 16.1 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Created by yours truly in January 2022 at the Clocktower in Rye, England.

Review

What to call a red, bittersweet strawberry-influenced aperitivo created while the soundtrack playing is The Police singing "Roxanne (Put on the red light), I loved you since I knew you"?

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Gallery

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Comments & Discussion

Calvin Grant Premium Member
Would that be the version of Roxanne from the Secret Policeman's Ball? Big favorite! Must make some strawberry sugar syrup.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Actually, the Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1981). Brilliant!
score: 1