2 Margaritas To Transform Your Cinco De Mayo: Patch Recipe Share

CALIFORNIA — Buenas noticias! Wednesday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and if your margarita repertoire needs a revamp, Patch has you covered.

Just in time to celebrate, The Cheesecake Factory is sharing its secret to The Ultimate Margarita, and the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya in Mexico guides wannabe mixologists beyond the basics to the “Lady in Black” margarita, made with activated charcoal and smoked chili syrup.

Peruse the recipes, and enjoy, from Patch!

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--The Ultimate Margarita, courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory’s The Ultimate Margarita Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz. Tequila (It should be a 100% agave tequila. Blanco or Reposado is preferred)
• ½ oz. Cointreau Liqueur
• ½ oz. Grand Marnier Liqueur
• 1 oz. Agave Syrup (recipe below)
• ¾ oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

For Garnish:

• Lime
• Salt Rim (optional)

Instructions

• Add Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Agave Syrup, and Fresh Squeeded Lime Juice to a cocktail shaker without ice.
• Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake hard for 10-15 seconds.
• Strain contents of the cocktail shaker into appropriate sized glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with a Lime Wedge. Squeeze lime over drink and drop on top.

Agave Syrup Ingredients:

1. Agave Nectar

2. Water

Instructions:

1. Mix equal parts Agave Nectar and Boiling Water. Stir until thoroughly incorporated

2. Chill in refrigerator (for at least 1 hour) until ready to use.

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--“Lady in Black” Margarita, courtesy of Andaz Mayakoba Resort

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