Grab your tequila and salt, it’s National Margarita Day!
We’ve compiled some delicious drink recipes so you’re prepped to celebrate this evening. Or this afternoon, depending on how devout you are. (Just remember to drink responsibly!)
The Resting Garden Margarita
Bartender Ryan Brown from Anise in Tampa created this Patrón concoction, The Resting Garden Margarita.
1.75 oz Patrón Reposado
.5 oz Patrón Citrónge Mango
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.75 oz Agave Syrup
6 Sage Leaves, (2 for garnish)
Pinch of Salt
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Holding a fine mesh strainer in one hand, “double strain” the drink by pouring the drink through it into an ice-filled old fashioned glass. Garnish with two sage leaves and a grilled mango slice.
Sauza 901 Picante Verano
Justin Timberlake's own brand of tequila offers up margs with a twist, like this Picante Verano.
2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila
2 parts coconut water
½ part triple sec
Splash pineapple juice
Splash grapefruit juice
Cayenne pepper
Rim rocks glass with cayenne pepper and fill with ice. Combine all other ingredients in cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into prepared rocks glass.
Rosa Picante Margarita
Jordan Corney from San Antonio's Bohanon's is the mastermind behind the Rosa Pincante Margarita.
2 oz Patrón Silver
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
.5 oz Ginger Syrup
.5 barspoon Jalapeño Oil or a Fresh Jalapeño Slice
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe that has been half-rimmed with rose sea salt, and top with a dash of rose water. Garnish with a rose petal, if available.
Sauza 901 Spicy Pinata
Another JT specialty is the Spicy Piñata
2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila
1 part pineapple juice
1 jalapeño, sliced
Combine all ingredients over ice in cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain over ice into rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple spear and jalapeño slice. If desired, for extra heat muddle jalapeño.
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