Patron Gran Platinum Margarita Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Choose a rocks or coupe glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a small dish of coarse salt to lightly coat. Set the glass aside.

2. 2

   Measure and combine

   In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Patrón Gran Platinum tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz triple sec (or Cointreau), 0.25 oz agave syrup, and 1 dash orange bitters if using.

3. 3

   Add ice and shake

   Fill the shaker with about 6 medium ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and well-chilled.

4. 4

   Strain

   Double-strain the mixture (using the shaker’s built-in strainer and a fine mesh strainer if available) into the prepared glass over fresh ice if serving on the rocks, or neat into the chilled coupe for a 'straight up' margarita.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve

   Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.