Margarita

Patron Tequila Introduces "The Art of the Drink"

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Inspired by the number of fresh, mixable ingredients available in the warmer months, Patrón, the world's #1 ultra-premium tequila, is inaugurating a new series called The Art of the Drink dedicated to re-thinking the elements that make up the perfect summer cocktail. For the first installment in the new series, Patrón reached out to mixologists and bar chefs across the country to re-imagine the classic margarita and examine the perfect balance of salty and sweet that has made it one of America's favorite cocktails. Kyle Fountaine, the mixologist at Blackbird in Chicago, created the Rubia Bonita (below, left), re-examining the sour element of the margarita with unripe strawberries, and adding cilantro, lime juice and orange bitters to showcase the balanced flavor of Patrón Silver tequila (above, middle).

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The Perfect Margarita for Cinco de Mayo

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The perfect tequila is neither too sweet nor too salty. It's made from all natural, high-quality ingredients. And, it has just the right amount of kick to accompany your guacamole. This year, celebrate Mexican heritage right on Cinco de Mayo with CORZO's Evolutionary Margarita, designed by Mixologist Jonathan Pogash.

Gone are the days of mixing margaritas with sugary Triple Sec or additive-laden tequilas. "The use of savory ingredients in this drink is one of my favorite trends that we're currently seeing a lot of at the bar," says Pogash. The Evolutionary Margarita is the prime example of fine tequila cocktails today, made from delicious fresh peppers and lightly sweet blue agave nectar. The combination perfectly complements the naturally sweet CORZO Reposado, which is made with twice the agave plants of normal tequilla as well as a triple distillation process to achieve the uniquely smooth CORZO taste. And with a green lime and red pepper garnish, colors from the Mexican flag, it's a perfect cocktail for the fifth of May.

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It's National Margarita Day

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I'm not entirely sure why National Margarita Day falls in February. I'd much prefer it in a warmer more margarita friendly month. But there's never really a wrong time to enjoy a margarita. The traditonal margarita has tequila, triple sec and lime juice although you can get a good bartender argument going about the exact ratios of the ingredients. You could also start quite a spirited discussion about the origin of the margarita. The consensus seems to be that it emerged in Mexico sometime in the late 1930s or early 1940s but there's no definitive story. Personally I like the one that has it named after Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Cansino).

Margaritas and guacamole are a perfect combination but have you ever thought about putting the two together? The Guacarita has tequila, agave nectar, lime juice and cilantro. It's never going to replace the margarita in popularity but it's definitely different. Other unique margarita add-ins include pineapple, cucumbers, a cilantro simple syrup and chiles. Chile peppers seem to be a big story in margaritas lately. Just as chile and chocolate have made it into the mainstream, so too jalapeno and tequila have suddenly become more popular together. And a jalapeno margarita has the added bonus of warming you up. There are a couple of ways to make a jalapeno margarita. You can buy a pepper-infused tequila (Tanteo makes a great one), you can infuse your own tequila by allowing chiles to set in tequila for several days and then remove them or you can try a recipe like this one that uses a pureed chile.

Should your margarita leanings take you in a less adventurous direction, try the recipe from Don Julio tequila after the jump.

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Sonoma Syrups: Summer Cocktail Secret Weapon

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A while back we told you about Stirrings, the all-natural drink mixers from Massachusetts. Now we're going to introduce you to our other secret weapon when it comes to making summer cocktails (and it usually does): gourmet Sonoma Syrups. When we tell you that we willingly pay extra to have this stuff shipped clear across the country you'll realize this isn't just a bunch of sugar water. Based in California wine country, Sonoma makes handcrafted, small-batch, natural syrups and extracts that really make certain drinks sing.

We wouldn't think of making a margarita or mint julep with anything else, for one thing, and if you want to get really creative with something like a pomegranate martini, their infusions are indispensable. We use their classic simple syrup, made from pure cane sugar, filtered water and a hint of vanilla, in place of the chemical-laden bar sugar that many drink recipes call for. It dissolves better, tastes better and complements top-shelf spirits. We're also told that Sonoma's syrups have lots of non-alcoholic applications, but we'll just take their word on that one.

Gallery: Sonoma Syrup Co.

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The $51 Margarita

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When you think of environments where you might find an outrageously expensive drink a western theme with beef brisket and bull-riding probably doesn't come to mind. But then all kinds of strange things happen in New York, and the restaurant located in Rockefeller Center called Johnny Utah's is no exception. That expensive drink is a $51 margarita called the Vault, and it's made with Herradura Suprema tequila, grilled lime juice, and agave syrup. Seems pretty simple, but then usually simple is best.

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Nambé twist cocktail shaker

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This stunning shaker is inspired by the curves of a helix. It is made of a special thermal retentive metal called Nambé which holds the cold 3 times longer than other metals. Just stow it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, add your favorite mixers, and out comes chilled drinks without the need for ice. The Nambé metal will never tarnish, crack, chip or peel. The shaker goes for about $145.

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