Rosalita

Name: Rosalita
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 50 ML VIDA Puebla; 15 ML Rosemary Simple Syrup; 120 ML Muri Yamilé

Sipping Simplicity

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An aromatic highball with herbal elegance.

Taste: Elegant, Herbal, Light
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 4
Author: Del Maguey Team
Date: February 19, 2026
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Ingredients

Oz ML Parts

50 ML	VIDA Puebla
15 ML	Rosemary Simple Syrup
120 ML	Muri Yamilé

Servings

Instructions

Add mezcal and rosemary syrup to a highball glass.
Add half of the Yamilé and stir.
Fill with ice.
Top with remaining Yamilé.
Garnish with rosemary leaves.

A Subtle Botanical Lift

Rosalita shows how mezcal can shine in a more delicate style. Rosemary syrup adds bright, fragrant notes while non-alcoholic wine gives a lot of body and subtle depth. Herbal hints and soft acidity come together for a drink that’s crisp, elegant, and focused on agave. Refreshing and a little different, it invites slow, careful sips, to savor all the notes.

Fresh and modern yet still honors its roots.

A Contemporary Serve

Ideal for daytime fun or calm gatherings where nuance matters.

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What Is the Rosalita?

The Rosalita is an aromatic highball that shows how mezcal can shine in a more delicate style: VIDA Puebla with rosemary syrup and non-alcoholic wine.

Rosemary adds bright, fragrant notes while the wine gives body and subtle depth — herbal hints and soft acidity in a drink that’s crisp, elegant and focused on agave.

Refreshing and a little different, it invites slow, careful sips: fresh and modern, yet still honoring its roots.

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Rosalita FAQ

Which Del Maguey mezcal should I use?

Any expression works — the recipe lists our recommendation. Vida Clásico and Vida Puebla are approachable, versatile choices for most cocktails, while single village expressions like Chichicapa or Tobalá add more distinctive character.

Will the cocktail taste very smoky?

Del Maguey mezcales are balanced rather than aggressively smoky. In a cocktail, the smoke softens into a warm, roasted-agave depth — citrus, sweetness, and dilution round it out, so the drink stays bright and easy to enjoy.

Can I use bottled citrus juice?

We recommend freshly squeezed every time. Bottled juice loses the aromatic oils and bright acidity that balance the mezcal, and the difference is easy to taste in a three- or four-ingredient recipe.

I don't have all the ingredients — can I substitute?

Yes. Agave syrup and simple syrup are usually interchangeable, most orange liqueurs can stand in for each other, and garnishes are flexible. Keep the mezcal, the citrus, and the proportions, and the drink will hold together.

Where can I buy Del Maguey mezcal?

Use the Shop Now link at the top of the page to order online, or Find Us to locate a store or bar near you that carries Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.