Carlos Paiva, a bartender at Service Bar and President of the DC Chapter of the U.S. Bartenders Guild, joins us on this Cinco de Mayo with two festive drinks! Patrón is partnering with HOOCH to perfect your drinking experience. On Cinco de Mayo when you order a margarita and upload your receipt through HOOCH, you’ll receive TAP Dollars – the HOOCH currency – to upgrade your next drink to a Patrón Margarita!
Here’s the recipes Carlos shared:
Roca Patron | Basil Lime Margarita
2 oz Roca Patrón Silver
1 oz Fresh lime juice
1 oz Simple syrup
4 Basil leaves
+ Kosher salt rim
+ Lime wheel for garnish
Patron Silver | SB Margarita Al Pastor
1.5oz Patrón Silver
.75oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
1oz. Homemade Pastor Syrup (Wood fire Grilled Pineapple chunks, vinegar, dry rub spices, marinated for 24 hours and blended)
.25oz. Raicilla