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Pre Siesta

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (65)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 fl oz Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo
2⁄3 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Pre Siesta contains 180 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 27.17% alc./vol. (54.35° proof)
  • 22 grams of pure alcohol

History

Created in 2007 by Rich Hunt at Mahiki in London, England.

Review

Orange liqueurs and bitters flavour this tequila-based, salmon-pink bittersweet cocktail that is perhaps better-served on-the-rocks.

Variations/similar cocktails

Siesta

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Comments & Discussion

Loïc Pierre
I think one should make it with a pretty good tequila, as it's a spirit forward drink.
score: 2
Joseph Murray
Stir with ice?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for letting me know, Joseph. Now corrected.
score: 0
William Smith
This was quite nice. Tequila and Aperol just.have an affinity for each other. It's a tad bit sweet though. Next time I might add a dash of lime.
score: 2

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$5.03 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 8 cocktails.
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