Coralina Margarita

(Patron)

Mexico City bartender Riesler Morales wanted to craft a cocktail that had the simplicity and elegance of a classic Margarita, yet the interesting and unexpected ingredients that married so nicely with Patrón tequila. The Coralina Margarita was inspired by an ocean sunset, combining the oaky notes of Patrón Reposado, perfectly balanced with the citrusy flavors of Patrón Citrónge Orange, together with red wine and hibiscus.

Cook Time:

Prep Time:5 min

Total Time:5 min

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1.75 oz Patrón Reposado

.75 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange

.75 oz Simple syrup

1 oz Fresh lime juice

.5 oz Red Wine (Mexican, or other)

.25 cup dried hibiscus

.25 cup sugar

.25 cup kosher salt

Preparation:

Combine Patrón Reposado, Patrón Citrónge Orange, simple syrup and lime juice in a shaker tin; add ice and shake vigorously.

Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe rimmed with sugar-salt rim.

Carefully float red wine on the surface of the cocktail and garnish with a lime wheel.

Pulverize .25 cup dried hibiscus in a spice grinder. Add .25 cup sugar and .25 cup kosher salt and pulse until combined.