Canadians are eagerly counting down the days until May 5, when they can celebrate with their favourite margarita drink in hand. To help, Grand Marnier has teamed up with Robin Goodfellow, one of Toronto’s top mixologists, as well as local bartenders from major Canadian cities to create new and unique margarita recipes, which will be must-tries for any Cinco de Mayo celebration. —Vita Daily
Classic Grand Margarita
This crowd-pleasing cocktail needs no introduction and can be served straight up or on the rocks. Makes 1 serving.
30ml Grand Marnier
45ml Espolon Blanco
23ml fresh lime juice
15ml agave syrup
Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass with a lime wedge and Maldon Salt Rim.
Platinum Margarita
Bringing back blended drinks, this easy-to-make margarita variation will impress friends and family when you serve up a drink that looks and tastes like a cocktail-bar-quality offering. Who wouldn’t want a frothy purple margarita? Makes 4 servings.
90ml Grand Marnier
240ml Malva Flower Tequila
120ml fresh lime juice
40g sugar
60ml liquid egg white
12 ice cubes
Mix, then garnish with Malva petals and pink salt rim.
Bodega Margarita
A classic margarita at heart with a naturopathic element added from the marshmallow root. Makes 1 serving.
30ml Grand Marnier
30ml Espolon Blanco
15ml marshmallow root tincture
23ml fresh lime juice
15ml rich syrup
Mix, then garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and salt rim.
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