National Margarita Day is February 22, 2023, and it’s the perfect time to get your drink on!  Patrón Tequila Brand Ambassador Marty Pineault(Marty the Marg Matcher) has learned that there is a perfect margarita match for every personality type. Find your match from these 4 margaritas recipes made with the ultra-smooth Patrón Silver and discover a new cocktail to enjoy this National Margarita Day. 

Patrón Classic Margarita  

You’re dependable and loyal to the end, which makes you everyone’s favourite person. So it’s no surprise you’re one of the most popular cocktails in the world— the Classic Margarita! A beautiful harmony of orange liqueur and lime mixed with cooked agave. 

Recipe: 

·         1.5 oz Patrón Silver 

·         1 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur  

·         0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice  

·         0.25 oz Simple Syrup 

·         Lime Wedge for Garnish 

·         Kosher Salt (optional) 

Method: 

Step 1: Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. 

Step 2: Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge. 

Step 3: Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt. 

Spicy Margarita 

 

Is it hot in here? Or is it just you! You live life on the edge and always keep things interesting, so you need a fiery jalapeño margarita to match. The Spicy Margarita is for those who like to spice up their life a little bit and add some heat to the party! 

Recipe: 

·         1.5 oz Patrón Silver infused with jalapeño* 

·         0.5 oz Flavour Puree (blood orange, mango or fresh beet) 

·         3 oz Lime Juice 

·         Salt Rim (optional) 

·         Lime Wedge and Sliced Jalapeño for Garnish (optional) 

Method: 

·          Combine all ingredients over ice in a shaker. 

·         Shake and strain into a salt rimmed double old-fashioned glass. 

*Patrón Silver infused with jalapeño: 

·         Add 2 whole jalapeños cut down the middle and deseeded into 1 bottle of Patrón Silver. 

·         Let rest for 12 hours. 

Pineapple Margarita 

 

You’re an extroverted charmer who loves to throw a good party. Pineapples are a symbol of generous hospitality and selfless hosting, so it only makes sense that the Pineapple Margarita commands attention. It’s a crowd-pleaser for the social butterfly! 

Recipe: 

·         1.5 oz Patrón Silver 

·         .5 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur  

·         1 oz Pineapple juice 

·         .5 oz Lime juice 

·         +Tajín rim 

·         +Lime wedge for garnish 

Method: 

·         Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. 

·         Shake until combined and chilled. 

·         Strain into a Tajín-rimmed rocks glass filled with ice. 

·         Garnish with a lime wedge. 

Pomegranate Margarita 

You’re bubbly, bright, and always try to keep things positive, so a Pomegranate Margarita is the perfect match for your rosy personality. This drink is vibrant, refreshing and summery. It’s the perfect harmony of sweet and sour. 

Recipe: 

·         1.5 oz Patrón Silver  

·         1 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur  

·         .75 oz Fresh lime juice  

·         .5 oz Pomegranate juice 

·         1 barspoon Simple Syrup  

·         +Salt rim 

·         +Lime wheel for garnish 

·         +Spoonful of pomegranate seeds for garnish  

Method: 

·         Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. 

·         Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 

·         Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel placed directly into the glass. 

About the Author

Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist based in Toronto with a focus on tourism, lifestyle, entertainment and community issues. He has written several travel articles and has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He’s willing to take on any assignments of interest, attend parties with free booze, listen to rants, and travel the world in search of the great unknown. He’s eager to discover the new, remember the past, and look into the future.