Three Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo

Medellin Margarita

In Medellín, Columbia, the native spirit, called Aguardente, has a black licorice flavor and alcohol content similar to Uzo or Sambuca. It’s a clear liquor that Colombians typically drink as shots. If the taste of black licorice doesn’t tickle your fancy then the Medellín Margarita is the perfect compromise. The lemon juice mellows the spiciness of the Aguardente but doesn’t remove all the character. This margarita is served at El Hotel Poblado Plaza Hotel in Medellín, Colombia.

3 oz Aguardente
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz lemon juice
a splash of Grenadine

Serve frozen or with crushed ice in a salted glass with grenadine at the bottom of the glass

From Barclay Nelson, urban and outdoor experiences writer.
Read his stories on www.cocktailatlas.com, www.travellady.com, and www.carladynews.com. Photo by Barclay Nelson

Rosangel Margarita "Pink Margarita"

1 1/2 oz. Rosangel Tequila
1/2 oz. premium orange liqueur
1 tbsp Agave Nector
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp cranberry juice
Splash of ginger ale
1 1/2 cups of ice

Ultimate Margarita

2 ox. 1800 Silver Tequila
1 oz. Grand Marnier
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Shake over ice or blend
Garnish with a lime wedge

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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