Hope Margarita
By Bruce Dorfling
Patrón Perfectionist winner 2018, South Africa
Serve in
Coupe glass
Garnish:
Half rim smoked salt & one mint leaf
How to make:
Hard shake all five ingredients in a tin with ice, fine strain into a chilled and salt-rimmed coupe.
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 5/6 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
| 5/6 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Vanilla sugar syrup |
| 2 dash | Soy sauce |
Origin:
My story is based on hope.
A hope that through the challenges of full prohibition here in South Africa (no booze = no job and no money) that this drink can shine through and make it to the tastebuds of the world. The Hope Margarita is a culmination of years of traveling to various countries and sampling margaritas in the best bars and restaurants. Having been a sommelier and food pairing specialist before I boarded the mixed drinks boat has afforded me the skills to specialize in drinks that have global appeal. In particular, drinks with a nostalgic element that we can relate to (vanilla in this case) balanced with a savoury twist just to spark the intrigue and get you excited for a new flavour combo (enter soy sauce!).
The smoked rim and mint leaf really frame the picture in terms of look, aroma and texture.
The Hope Margarita - full classic heritage with nostalgia and a few dashes of hope.
