This cocktail is inspired by a trip to Disney with my son Patrick, daughter-in-law Vanessa, and grandson Jakob. I was lucky enough to be their guest; and while in Disney we visited The Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. The Mexican Pavilion with its vibrant colors, authentic decorations, and images of Mexico and its holidays was stunning. The Dia de Los Muertos, (Day of the Dead) was particularly striking and memorable.
We celebrated Jakob's birthday at the San Angel Inn Restaurante. The food was scrumptious and the margaritas delectable. It was probably the best Mexican food I have had and the margaritas were above and beyond. It was truly a magical experience.
I lovingly dedicate this blog to Patrick, Vanessa, and Jakob.
Dia de Los Muertos Cocktail
Ingredients
6 oz. Patrón silver
1 oz. Grand Marnier
8 oz. pomegranate juice
2 oz. honey simple syrup (2 parts honey,
1 part water)
juice of 1 lime
red sanding sugar
merlot wine sea salt
dia de los muertos Peeps (optional)
Directions
Chill cocktail glasses.
Pour one ounce of the honey simple syrup into a small shallow bowl. On a small plate, mix together the sugar and merlot wine sea salt. Dip the rims of chilled cocktail glasses in honey simple syrup and then dip in sugar-salt mixture. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Grand Marnier, pomegranate juice, one ounce honey simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into prepared cocktail glasses. Garnish with Peeps.
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