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 Negroni older brother (it’s made with tequila, okay.)

Watch Me Mix It

Make it With Me

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

Let’s Get Into It

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.