Maurice Harris, Celeb floral artist unveils stunning cocktails for PATRÓN & ST~GERMAIN
To celebrate National Margarita Day (February 22), PATRÓN Tequila and ST~GERMAIN Elderflower Liqueur have teamed up with artist and floral visionary, Maurice Harris, to create fresh and joyful takes on the classic Margarita. With every bottle of ST~GERMAIN comprised of up to 1,000 fresh, handpicked elderflower blossoms and tequila’s most popular cocktail (the margarita actually meaning “daisy” in Spanish) collaborating with Maurice was a natural fit for the super-premium brands. Maurice’s signature floral flourish blooms in these one-of-a-kind cocktails that halo unique flower pairings and garnishes, elevating the classic drink.
Maurice has designed floral installations and arrangements for high-profile global brands and personalities, including Gucci, Beyonce, Louis Vuitton and The Row. His iconic style, personality and talent have made him a staple in the design and entertainment community, recently becoming a judge on “Full Bloom,” a reality competition series on HBO Max, and filming a flower arranging course on MasterClass.
Check out the three twists on the Margarita below.
PATRÓN St-Rita
The PATRÓN St-Rita is an elegant variation on the beloved classic, effortlessly elevated by just a dash of ST~GERMAIN for a fresh, bright elderflower twist. ST~GERMAIN’s captivating flavor perfectly accentuates the drink’s base of PATRÓN Silver Tequila, offering its signature smooth and sweet taste with a light pepper finish. The floral libation is complemented by a squeeze of lime and an intricate daisy-elderflower garnish, perfectly fitting for the festive occasion.
1 oz St~Germain
1 ½ oz PATRÓN Silver
¾ oz fresh lime juice
Instructions:
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Optional salt rim
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Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake
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Pour over ice in a rocks glass
What’s The Tea, Rosarita
Description: The fresh handpicked elderflowers that comprise ST~GERMAIN bloom beautifully with PATRÓN’s finest Weber Blue Agave Tequila, to form a harmonious chorus in the What’s The Tea, Rosarita with hibiscus tea, beet juice and fresh lime. Ideal for any romantic occasion, the cocktail is adorned with a single rose stem wrapped in a lime peel, playing off the drink’s red hues.
1 oz PATRÓN Silver
1 oz St~Germain
.75 oz hibiscus tea
.75 oz beet juice
. 50 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions:
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
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Add all ingredients and shake well
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Strain into a chilled coupe and top with salted Rose Air:
Salted Rose Air (optional)
4 ounces water
2 ounces fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons Sucro
1/12 teaspoons Maldon salt
½ Rose water
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
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Using an immersion blender or hand blender, mix until bubbles form.
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Carefully spoon on top of the drink
Piña Gardenrita
Description: Perfect for the adventurous cocktail connoisseur, the Piña Gardenrita heroes PATRÓN Reposado for a smooth taste and a hint of oak flavor, complemented by orgeat, fresh lime juice, charred pineapple juice and pineapple mint, elevated with a dash of ST~GERMAIN for a balanced, versatile and refined character. A mini bundle of mint, lemon verbena, sage, and chamomile blooms crowns the concoction for an herbal inspired-floral twist.
1.5 oz PATRÓN Reposado
.5 oz orgeat
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz St~Germain
.75 oz charred pineapple juice
7-8 leaves of Pineapple mint
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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Shake all ingredients with cubed ice quickly 4-5 seconds
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Fine strain over crushed ice in rocks or collins glass
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Garnish with large sprig of pineapple mint and lemon verbena, wedge of charred pineapple if desired
Charred Pineapple Instructions:
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Cut whole pineapple into spears, omitting the tough center piece
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Grill on open flame or in grill pan for 5 minutes, flip or rotate and char opposite side for 5 minutes
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Remove from heat, blend and strain
Cheers!
Please drink responsibly.
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