Rosita

Word on the street is that Negronis are overrated?! I tend to disagree, but I also love any excuse to riff. So by popular demand, let’s make a Rosita — the wild little sister to its Classic Negroni older brother (it’s made with tequila, okay.) It’s the perfect, easy cocktail to mix up at the end of a long day, or batch up in a tequila bottle for a classic freezer door cocktail.

Watch Me Mix a Rosita

How to Make a Rosita

1. Add your tequila, liqueur, bitters, and vermouths into a mixing glass filled with ice or large ice cubes.
2. Stir for about 15-20 seconds to chill the ingredients.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
4. Garnish with fresh citrus: twist, wedge, whatever your heart desires!

Rosita vs. Negroni

Though unique in their own ways, make no mistake, the Rosita and Negroni are definitely related. A Negroni is a boozy Italian cocktail with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. It has an herbal bitterness that many people swoon for.

A Rosita, on the other hand, is sometimes known as the tequila version of a Negroni. Instead of just using sweet vermouth, Rositas also typically use dry vermouth as well. It’s still boozy, but takes on more of a bittersweet flavor. They’re both perfection, imo.

Freezer Door Rosita

The Rosita is the perfect booze-forward drink to make as a freezer door cocktail. Freezer door cocktails are all about convenience. You can make the cocktail right in the original liquor bottle and store it in the freezer so it’s ice cold and ready for sipping whenever you are.

Start with a 750ml bottle of tequila reposado. Pour out 1 2/3 cups (about 13.5 oz) and save for more cocktails later. You’ll be left with about 12 oz tequila in the bottle.

Add to your tequila bottle:

• 4 oz Campari, or Strawberry-infused Campari
• 4 oz sweet vermouth
• 4 oz dry vermouth
• 1/4 cup water (for dilution)
• 15–18 dashes Angostura bitters

Then seal the bottle and gentle invert to mix. Store it in the freezer so you can enjoy Rositas at a moment’s notice. When the bottle is frosty, it means its ready to serve. Pour it over ice and garnish with an orange peel, grapefruit wedge, and/or a fresh strawberry.

How to Make Strawberry Infused Campari

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 1 cup Campari

Instructions

1. Add sliced strawberries to a jar
2. Pour Campari over top
3. Seal + let sit 2–4 hours (room temp or fridge)
4. Taste: once it’s bright + slightly jammy, strain out fruit

Pro Tips

• 2 hours = lighter, fresher
• 4+ hours = deeper, more syrupy fruit vibe
• Don’t go past 6 hours or it can get slightly bitter/muddy

Why You’ll Love This Rosita Recipe

• If you love Negronis AND you love tequila, the Rosita is definitely for you.
• It’s a super easy 4-ingredient cocktail that you can make in just a few minutes.
• Like the Negroni, the Rosita is really versatile and can pair well with a lot of different cuisines. The swap of gin for tequila makes it a natural pairing for Mexican food beyond the classic margarita.