Friday afternoon hits different when you've got something special waiting in your glass. The Fiesta Rosa turns the classic tequila sour into a celebration with hibiscus syrup and grapefruit, creating this gorgeous pink-red cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.
Blanco tequila brings that clean agave punch, while lime and grapefruit juice keep things bright and tart. The hibiscus syrup does double duty here, adding floral notes without being perfumey and giving you that stunning color. Cointreau rounds everything out with a touch of orange sweetness, and a pinch of salt makes all those citrus flavors pop. It's tart and refreshing with just enough sweetness to keep you coming back.
This is the kind of drink that makes sense when you're shaking off the work week, maybe catching up with friends, or just marking the start of the weekend with something a little festive. Make a batch of that hibiscus syrup on Sunday, and you'll have Friday night sorted for weeks.

Weekly Feature
Friday, September 11, 2026
Fiesta Rosa
A Rosy Tequila Sour for Friday Celebrations
sour·tequila
Fiesta Rosa
Medium·coupe
citrusfloralsourfruity
Ingredients
- 2 oztequila blanco
- 0.75 ozfresh lime juice
- 0.75 ozfresh grapefruit juice
- 0.75 ozhibiscus syrup
- 0.5 ozCointreau
- 1 pinchsalt
Method
- 1.Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- 2.Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
- 3.Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass
- 4.Garnish with grapefruit wheel and dried hibiscus flower
Garnishgrapefruit wheel and dried hibiscus flower
Note: Hibiscus syrup: Steep 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and combine with 1 cup sugar, stirring until dissolved. Keep refrigerated. This festive cocktail features a gorgeous pink-red hue and balanced citrus-floral profile perfect for Friday celebrations.
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