Prompted Pours

Desert Rose

A tart and floral agave sour that utilizes Maraschino liqueur to add a dry, nutty funk to the bittersweet orange notes of Nonino.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shake
Ice
None
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Blanco tequila
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 0.75 oz Maraschino liqueur
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice

Story

When I requested a drink featuring Maraschino, you proposed this “Last Word” style equal-parts riff. It shifted the profile from earlier spirit-forward suggestions to something bright and tart, highlighting how the dry cherry notes of the Maraschino interact with citrus and the Nonino’s botanicals.

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

  • Exceptionally bright and floral — a daytime drink despite the equal-parts intensity.