Winter Rita
The Winter Rita is a medium tequila sour, tart and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 67 out of 100
- Sweet
- 64 out of 100
- Fruity
- 47 out of 100
- Herbal
- 63 out of 100
- Boozy
- 53 out of 100
How to make a Winter Rita
To make a Winter Rita, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1⅔ oz tequila, ¼ oz Campari, ¾ oz lime juice, ½ oz orange juice and ½ oz rosemary syrup. Garnish with salt.
You'll need
- Tequila1⅔ oz
- Campari¼ oz
- Lime Juice¾ oz
- Orange Juice½ oz
- Rosemary Syrup½ oz
- Saltgarnish
Pairs well with: Rosemary Syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Rim the glass: run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt on a small plate.
- 2
Add tequila, Campari, lime juice, orange juice and rosemary syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Lime juice and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Winter Rita questions
What does a Winter Rita taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly tart and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 16% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Winter Rita?
About 16% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Winter Rita and a Blue Margarita?
Both use tequila and lime juice. The Winter Rita adds Campari, orange juice and rosemary syrup, while the Blue Margarita uses Blue Curacao. Both are shaken, but the Winter Rita goes in a highball glass and the Blue Margarita in a cocktail glass.
Should a Winter Rita be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice, orange juice and rosemary syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of campari?
Aperol (lighter, sweeter) will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Winter Ritas?
For 6 drinks, mix 10 oz tequila, 1½ oz Campari, 4½ oz lime juice, 3 oz orange juice and 3 oz rosemary syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 4⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.