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The Purple Margarita is January 14th Drink of the Day!!

January 14, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

There are many mainstay cocktails out there who have stood the test of time due to their flavor and novelty. One of those cocktails is the Margarita. The most common tequila based beverage out there can sometimes get some added flavor to give you a completely different and exciting combination that could become a household name all in itself. This is a great example of that.

The Purple Margarita takes the base Margarita to new heights, adding raspberry and cranberry to the mix, giving you a new tropical flavored favorite. Though I don’t show it here, this drink would also work well with a salted rim to give it even more flavor. I hope you enjoy today’s Drink of the Day. Cheers!

Purple Margarita

1 1/2 oz. Tequila Blanco

1/2 oz. Cointreau

1/2 oz. Chambord

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Juice of one Lemon

Juice of half Lime

Cranberry Juice

Method: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in the measured amounts of the first four ingredients. Squeeze in the juices of one lemon and one half lime, throwing away the remnants of the lemon and lime. Cap off with a tin shaker and shake well. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Top off with cranberry juice. Garnish with a lemon half-wheel on the rim of the glass.

This Day in History:

1784 - The United States ratified treaty with England, ending the Revolutionary War.

1954 - Marilyn Monroe married baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio.

1973 - The Miami Dolphins became the first team to go undefeated in a season by defeating the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII.

1990 - The Simpsons premiered on television.

Notable Birthday:

Famed tattoo artist, Sailor Jerry, was born on this date in 1911. One of the best spiced rums in the world is named after him.

Notable Quote:

“I haven’t done my best yet…..only my best so far.” - Sailor Jerry