The Road to Margarita Perfection Begins with Patrón this International Margarita Day

February 22 is a red-letter day for margarita lovers. As the world celebrates International Margarita Day, Patrón Tequila, the world’s number one ultra-premium tequila, is leading celebrations to honor the iconic cocktail in the Philippines.

It is believed that this well-loved cocktail was first made at Tail o’ the Cock Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles in 1939, by bartender John Durlesser. He named the cocktail after his girlfriend, Daisy, which means Margarita in Spanish. It was only in 1953, however, that the world first heard about it when Esquire Magazine first featured a refreshing new cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and salt rim on a stemmed glass.

The margarita is one of the best-selling cocktails globally, loved and consumed by millions including Filipinos who enjoy a good drink. Today, the Margarita takes on many forms, variations and flavors that would suit various tastes and preferences.

Whilst Patrón definitely did not invent the Margarita, we believe that we have perfected it! So why not try shaking up one, or all of the below #SimplyPerfect Margarita recipes this International Margarita Day; from the Classic, timeless Margarita to a contemporary twist, the road to margarita perfection always begins with Patrón.

Patrón Classic Margarita

The classic, homemade Patrón Margarita on the rocks is refreshing and super easy to make.

INGREDIENTS

45 ml Patrón Silver

30 ml Patrón Citrónge Orange

22.5 ml Fresh lime juice

7.5 ml Simple syrup

+ Lime wedge for garnish

+ Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
2. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
3. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt.

Cucumber-Coconut Margarita

A light & refreshing margarita that puts a refreshing twist on the classic with cucumber and coconut water.

INGREDIENTS

45 ml Patrón Silver

60 ml Coconut water

15 ml Fresh lime juice

15 ml Simple syrup

7 Thin slices of cucumber, 3 for garnish

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients (including 4 of the cucumber slices) in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
2. Strain onto fresh ice in a highball glass.
3. Garnish with remaining 3 cucumbers.

Patrón Watermelon Basil Margarita

45ml Patrón Reposado tequila

30ml Fresh watermelon juice

30ml Fresh lime juice

30ml Agave nectar

3 Basil leaves

Watermelon wedge, to garnish

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

Strain onto fresh ice in a double old-fashioned glass.

Garnish with a basil leaf and wedge of watermelon.

Across the archipelago, thousands are expected to enjoy the world-famous margarita on her special day—in the glitziest bars, by the beach, or even at home. Whether it’s to unwind, celebrate, or simply relax, the margarita always makes a great companion.

About PATRÓN Tequila

From hand-harvesting the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave, to the traditional, time-honored distillation process and individual labeling, numbering, and inspection of each bottle, PATRÓN tequila is crafted with meticulous precision and care. Though PATRÓN has grown to become one of the most recognized and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. 

For more information about PATRÓN tequilas and liqueurs, please visit www.patrontequila.com. The perfect way to enjoy PATRÓN is responsibly. PATRÓN is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.