These are serious pink drinks that are far from frilly. The complex flavors of the simple syrups perfectly compliment the smoothness of the Patrón Tequila. The taste of these cocktails is light and well suited for a midday or afternoon garden party with the ladies. However, the drinks are much simpler to make than you would imagine if you read them listed on a cocktail menu.
Red Velvet Apricot Martini
1.5 ounces Patrón Silver
1 ounce red velvet apricot and cardamom simple syrup
½ ounce Patrón Citrónge
Directions: Combine the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and mix well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and serve.
Simple Syrup Directions: Combine 1 cup of sliced red velvet apricots, ¾ cup organic sugar, ½ cup cardamom, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil then reduce the flame to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a measuring pitcher and cool, then refrigerate.
Raspberry Ginger Cocktail
1.5 ounces Patrón Silver
¼ cup fresh mint
1 ounce raspberry ginger simple syrup
Splash of club soda
Directions: Combine the Patrón Silver, fresh mint, and raspberry ginger simple syrup in a shaker. Muddle until the mint pieces begin to break apart. To filter out the mint pieces, strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Add the club soda and serve.
Simple Syrup Directions: Combine 1 cup of raspberries, ¾ cup organic sugar, ¾ cup ginger, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil then reduce the flame to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a measuring pitcher and cool, then refrigerate.
Watch the Vine Video of how to make ginger raspberry simple syrup: https://vine.co/v/hu6gvU5M2gM/embed
After a long, chilly, Los Angeles spring, we’ve made a pact to dine outside as much as possible this summer. We’ve joined the Patrón Social Club, which is making it very easy to find the best patio and beach front bars to drink cocktails like these. Click here and see where the best local drinks await you this summer.