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February 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Patron Margarita

Beverage Recipes· Cinco de Mayo· Mexican

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Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.

Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.

Patron Margarita on a table with lime

It's Thursday at 10:30am. I look at my food holiday calendar and see that February 22nd is Margarita day and realize that I don't have a recipe for one of my favorite summer cocktails on my site and think "It's time to remedy that situation!".

A cup of Patron Margarita on a table

I was never a huge fan of tequila or any kind of spirit alcohol for that matter. I've only every preferred beer and now red wine; though for the early part of my adult life, I drank beer because being in college and living on your own at 22, beer was cheap and basically all I could afford.

A glass of margarita with a lime

Then about 24 years ago, I decided to finally give up smoking (yes, I am a former smoker) and got hypnotized. Amazingly it worked, but the funny thing was that I must have associated smoking with drinking beer, because around the same time, I couldn't stand the taste of beer anymore either (and still don't to this day!).

Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.

That's when I switched to red wine and an occasional what I like to call "fruity" drinks like frozen Daiquiris, Bay Breeze or Mai Tai's. It wasn't until the last couple of years that I tried a Margarita and actually liked it this time.

I'm not sure why I didn't like them before, but a nice, cold Margarita on a hot Summer day with some homemade tortilla chips and salsa tastes amazing! Anyway, so I decided on a Thursday morning that I would make a Patron Margarita to share with you.

I also wanted to have it logged here on the blog because this is usually where my family and friends come to look first for a recipe before reaching out to me and it's also an easy place for me to find my own recipes when I'm not home too.

A glass of margarita with a lime

How do you make a margarita?

This recipe makes two drinks and you'll need four ingredients: Tequila, Contreau; which is an orange flavored triple sec liquor, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup; which can be made by bringing equal parts of granulated sugar and water to a boil; then allow it to cool.

What type of Patron Tequila is used?

I opted to use Patron Silver Tequila to make these Margaritas because it's "Go Big or Go Home". Besides I get less of a headache if the alcohol is top shelf. I also like fresh limes so you get some of that pulp in there too. Makes it extra "limey". Is that a word? 

I've also used key lime juice when the limes aren't fresh  and it tastes amazing! 

Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.

What are different ways to serve a margarita?

  1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake well. Line the rim of two glasses with fresh lime juice; then dip in sea salt. Add the Margarita to the glass without ice cubes or with; which would be called "on the rocks"
  2. Pour all ingredients into a blender with ice and blend to make a frozen Margarita.

A glass of margarita with a lime

This Patron Margarita was light, refreshing and I can't wait to drink these by the pool this summer. But if you don't want to wait until then, try them for National Margarita Day or Mardi Gras. ~Enjoy!

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A glass of margarita with a lime

Patron Margarita

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Beverages
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the Patron Margarita

  • 4 oz. Patron Tequila Silver
  • 2 oz. Contreau
  • 2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Simple Syrup
  • Sea Salt, optional

For the Simple Syrup

  • ¼ c. Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ c. Water

Instructions
 

For the Patron Margarita

  • Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake well. Add the Margarita to the glass without ice cubes or with; which would be called "on the rocks".
  • Optional: Line the rim of two glasses with fresh lime juice; then dip in sea salt. 

For the Simple Syrup

  • Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved; then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. 

Notes

*To make a Frozen Margarita, pour all ingredients into a blender with ice and blend. 

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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Enjoy the flavor of a classic Margarita at home made with Patron Silver Tequila, Contreau, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.

 

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