Winter Rita
ส่วนผสม
- Tequila 1 2/3 oz
- Campari 1/4 oz
- Lime juice 3/4 oz
- Orange juice 1/2 oz
- Rosemary Syrup 1/2 oz
- Salt Dash
วิธีทำ
Salt rim. Combine all ingredients, shake with ice, and strain over fresh ice.⠀
The Winter Rita is a sophisticated seasonal Margarita variation combining tequila, Campari, lime juice, orange juice, rosemary syrup, and a dash of salt, shaken and strained over fresh ice in a salted-rim highball glass. The addition of Campari and rosemary syrup transforms the standard Margarita formula into a herbaceous, bittersweet, cold-weather cocktail. It is a creative adaptation that bridges the Mexican Margarita and the Italian aperitivo traditions.
History & Origins
The Winter Rita is a modern craft cocktail of disputed origin, reflecting the early 21st-century bartending movement that reimagined classic templates like the Margarita with contemporary craft ingredients. The use of Campari as a bittersweet accent and rosemary syrup as an herbal sweetener are hallmarks of craft cocktail bar menus from the 2010s onward. The drink has no specific documented creator.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Tequila's agave with Campari's bitter orange and herbal notes, fresh lime, orange, and a fragrant, piney rosemary sweetness. Palate: Complex and layered — tequila provides the agave backbone, Campari adds bitter complexity, lime and orange deliver citrus acidity and sweetness, and rosemary syrup contributes a distinctive herbal, piney note; salt on the rim accentuates all flavors. Finish: Dry, herbal, and slightly bitter with lingering rosemary and agave.
Pro Tip
Use fresh rosemary syrup made by infusing simple syrup with whole rosemary sprigs for a more vivid, aromatic herbal character than pre-made options can provide.
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