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This Patron margarita recipe blends Patrón Silver tequila’s smooth agave flavor with lime and orange liqueur for a citrusy explosion. Impress everyone with this astoundingly smooth drink!
Here’s a drink that every margarita lover’s got to try at least once: the Patron Margarita! Patrón is a brand of high-end tequila that makes for an astoundingly smooth drink. Pair Patrón Silver tequila’s smooth agave flavor with lime and orange liqueur, and it makes for one stand-out marg.
As two cocktail experts we’ve tried at least 30 variations on margarita recipes, and this one ranks at the top. Here’s how to make it!
Ingredients in this Patron margarita recipe
The margarita is one of the more popular classic cocktails in history. Invented in Mexico in the 1930’s, it was a variation on the Daisy, a popular brandy cocktail (“margarita” means daisy in Spanish).
The classic way to make it is with just three ingredients, per the International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails. For a Patron margarita, just make it using Patrón Silver tequila. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Patrón Silver tequila
- Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
- Lime juice
How to make a Patron margarita: single drink
Got your Patrón? Grab a bottle of Cointreau or Triple Sec and a few limes, and let’s get mixing! You can make a single Patron margarita, or mix up a pitcher that makes 8 drinks. Here’s how to make a single drink (or jump to the full recipe):
- Make the salt rim. The best salt to use is kosher salt or flaky sea salt (not table salt!). Place it in a single layer on a plate, then cut a notch in a lime wedge. Run the wedge around the glass, then dip the outside rim of the glass in the salt.
- Shake up the ingredients. Place the Patrón Silver, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and lime juice in a shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake.
- Strain and garnish. Strain it into the glass and garnish with a few lime wedges.
Step it up with clear ice
Want to make a really high-end looking Patron margarita? Use clear ice! Clear ice is ice that’s crystal clear, instead of cloudy like normal ice. You can cut it into organic looking shapes, and it looks just like you got the cocktail at a fancy bar. All you need is 24 hours and a small cooler! Go to How to Make Clear Ice.
More about Patrón tequila
What is Patron tequila and why buy it? Here’s a quick look at this brand:
- Patrón tequila is tequila made by the Patrón Spirits Company (as of 2018 by Bacardi). The Patrón brand is manufactured in Jalisco, Mexico and was introduced in 1989.
- What does Patron tequila taste like? Patron is spicy and sweet at the same time, agave forward with hints of caramel, honey, vanilla, and white pepper on the finish. The flavor is smoother than other types of tequila, and makes a uniquely balanced margarita.
- Is Patron tequila top shelf? Yes, Patrón is considered a top-shelf tequila. Many tequila connoisseurs prefer craft tequilas that are small batch and have a more interesting flavor. But Patron is a good starter tequila and is great in mixed drinks like the margarita, paloma and tequila sunrise.
- There are several types of Patron: Patron Silver is the most popular. There’s also many more types like Patrón Añejo (aged 1 to 4 years), Patrón Reposado (aged 2 to 12 months), and the “Gran Patrón” family of luxury tequilas.
How to make a Patrón margarita pitcher
Want to make Patron margaritas for a crowd? Make a pitcher instead! It’s much easier to make a pitcher if you’re making more than 2 drinks, and there’s no shaking required. Make sure to add the exact amount of ice specified below to fully dilute the drink. Here’s how to make a Patron margarita pitcher that makes 8 servings:
- 2 cups Patron Silver tequila
- 1 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 3 handfuls ice
Add the ice and stir until cold. That’s it! We hope you love this Patron margarita recipe: let us know in the comments below!
More margarita recipes
You can try Patron Silver tequila in any of these favorite margarita recipes, from frozen margaritas to strawberry margarita!
Frequently asked questions
Patrón Silver is known for its smooth, clean agave flavor that shines in cocktails like margaritas. It allows the citrus and orange notes to take center stage without any harshness.
A classic Patrón margarita uses a 2:1:1 ratio – 2 parts Patrón Silver tequila, 1 part orange liqueur, and 1 part fresh lime juice. You can adjust this ratio slightly to your taste preference; the recipe below uses .75 parts lime juice.
The sweetness from the orange liqueur often eliminates the need for simple syrup in a Patrón margarita. However, if you prefer a sweeter drink, you can add a touch of simple syrup to taste.
A Patrón margarita is traditionally shaken with ice to create a light and foamy texture. Shaking also chills the drink perfectly.
For a classic touch, rim the glass with kosher salt. You can also moisten the rim with a lime wedge for better adhesion.
The Patron Margarita
This Patron margarita recipe blends Patrón Silver tequila’s smooth agave flavor with lime and orange liqueur for a citrusy explosion. Impress everyone with this astoundingly smooth drink!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 ounces* Patrón Silver tequila**
- 1 ounce Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim
- Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
- For the garnish: Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, useMargarita Salt).
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake until cold.
- Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
*For converting to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
** To make a margarita pitcher that serves 8, mix together in a pitcher: 2 cups tequila, 1 cup Cointreau, and ¾ cup lime juice. Add 3 handfuls of ice and stir until cold. Pour into glasses and serve!
