Rosita

1st #cocktail of #FridayNightCocktails on 16th August: Rosita

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Our first cocktail is the Rosita. The Rosita is a Negroni variant of unknown origin, but it first appeared in print in the 1974 edition of the Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide; the recipe we used is an adaptation by Gary “Gaz” Regan who upped the tequila and added bitters.

Blanco or reposado tequila are both acceptable for this cocktail; blanco will give more up-front brighter notes, while reposado will give an added oak depth which leans the drink more to the Boulevardier than the Negroni.

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