The Santana is a bittersweet, faintly floral cocktail combining blanco tequila, rhubarb aperitivo, and bianco vermouth, created by Simon Difford in 2021. Its standout trait is the delicate balance between tequila's agave notes and the rhubarb aperitivo's tart, floral complexity, finished with a pink grapefruit zest twist.
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Select and pre-chill a coupe glass.
Prepare pink grapefruit zest for garnish.
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass.
Express pink grapefruit zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Cocktails do not store; prepare and serve immediately after shaking and straining.
coupe glass · cocktail shaker · jigger · fine strainer · channel knife or zester (for grapefruit zest)
Santoni L'Aperitivo is a rhubarb aperitivo that defines the Santana's flavor profile. If unavailable, a dry rhubarb liqueur or Aperol can approximate the bittersweet character, though the exact taste will differ.
Fine straining removes ice chips and any small particles from the shake, delivering a silky texture and clear appearance in the coupe glass, which is essential for an elegant serve.
Cocktails are best served fresh. Pre-chill your coupe glasses and prepare ingredients in advance, but shake and serve individually to preserve carbonation and optimal temperature.
Blanco tequila is specified for its clean, unaged agave character that balances the rhubarb aperitivo's tartness without competing for flavor. Avoid reposado or añejo, which would mask the aperitivo.
