Cinco De Mayo Cocktails with Natural Fruit at JW Marriott

Blend natural fruit with tequila to create the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail this year. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a spicy twist at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa! Cibolo Moon, the first restaurant in Texas to be recognized by the Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico with an “Award T Recognition,” is located in the resort and offers creative cuisine, delicious margaritas and a diverse selection of tequila.

Cinco De Mayo Cocktails with Natural Fruit at JW Marriott

Enjoy the ultimate tequila menu with over 100 tequila varieties, and indulge in a Raspberry Habanero Margarita, crafted with house-infused raspberry habanero tequila, Patron Citronge, lime juice and a splash of agave to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Garnished with a salted rim and raspberries, this margarita is sure to impress those with adventurous taste buds.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the resort on Cinco de Mayo, the bartenders have made it easy for you to create this tasty cocktail at home. With the use of fresh ingredients, a clean airtight jar and a little patience, you can create your own infused tequila and enjoy the Raspberry Habanero Margarita anytime you want to keep Cinco de Mayo celebrations rolling.

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Raspberry Habanero Infusion
0.5 oz. Patron Citronge
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Agave

Method:

In a mixing tin combine Tequila, Citronge, Lime Juice, and Agave. Pour mix over ice with strainer.

Glass:

12oz Margarita Glass, Garnished with a Salted Rim, Lime Wedge. 3 Raspberries floating on top.

Tequila Infusion Directions:

Choose your Tequila and Flavors: Use a 100% Blue Agave silver or Blanco tequila. Blanco tequilas work best because they are un-aged, thus are the freshest and can take on the most flavor. Herbs, spices and fruits are most commonly used for infusions. For best results, use fresh ingredients only.
Prepare the Ingredients: Choose a clean, airtight jar: quart sized mason jars work well. Wash the ingredients, place them inside the jar and fill it with tequila. Shake a few times and cover tightly with a lid. Raspberries and Citrus fruit – wash and slice thinly. Peppers – score and leave whole or cut in half. Leave the seeds in for a spicy kick, or remove them for less spice.
Infusion Time: You will want to store your infusion in a cool, dark place and shake it a few times a day for the duration of the infusion. On average, the ingredients should stay in the tequila for 3-5 days. Some of your more intense flavors will only need 3 days; less intense flavors should stay in the jar for a full week or more. You should do a taste test every few days to see if the flavors are sufficient.
Enjoy! (Recipe for a single Margarita): In a mixing tin, combine 1 1/2 oz. Infused Tequila, 1 oz. Lime Juice, 1 oz. Agave, ½ oz. Patron Citronge. Pour mixing tin over ice with a strainer in a Margarita Glass with Salted Rim.