How to make a Province margarita

Jul 06, 2012 7:05 AM by Aaron T. Aranda

Posted in How-To / Food & Kitchen How-tos

Summer cocktails

How to...
make a province margarita

Looking for a lush drink to satisfy those summery evenings with that special someone or with the ladies? Try out this easy-to-make province margarita recipe from Mixologist Cheyenne Palm from Province restaurant in The Westin Phoenix!

Step 1: Add some kick

Taking a regular margarita glass, wet the rim and add salt and pepper for a little kick to the margarita. This will create an even balance between salty and spicy, something you want in an even balance in any type of margarita.

Step 2: The silver lining

Pour in 1-1/2 ounces of any silver tequila of your choice. No need to go out and purchase the most expensive brand -- just use a silver tequila that suits your taste buds.

Step 3: Sour for the hour

Next, add 1/2 ounce of any citrus liqueur of your liking for that zesty flavor. After all, what’s a margarita with a little sweet, but no sour?

Step 4: Pucker up

Take 1 ounce of lime juice and add it to the As in the previous step, this will give your drink just the right kick of sour.

Step 5: Citrus love

Add 1/2 ounce of orange juice.

Step 6: Ice it

Just add ice and top it off with a lime to get that extra pucker and serve chilled. Limes are always a nice way to offset any strong liquor taste. Serve chilled and enjoy!