Skyline Margarita
Presented by Megan Radke, 2018 Margarita of the Year
This refreshing, yet spicy Margarita of the Year contender combines cayenne-chili and blackberry to offer a classic taste of Seattle.
Recipe Ingredients
| 1.5 oz | Patrón Silver | 
| .5 oz | Citrónge Orange Liqueur | 
| 1 oz | Lime juice | 
| .75 oz | Blackberry shrub* | 
| .25 oz | Cayenne-chili syrup** | 
| + | Cayenne-chili salt rim*** | 
| + | Orange zest for garnish | 
| 45 ml | Patrón Silver | 
| 15 ml | Citrónge Orange Liqueur | 
| 30 ml | Lime juice | 
| 22.5 ml | Blackberry shrub* | 
| 7.5 ml | Cayenne-chili syrup** | 
| + | Cayenne-chili salt rim*** | 
| + | Orange zest for garnish | 
Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.
How to Make
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill.
 - Fine-strain through a mesh strainer over fresh ice into a cayenne-chili salt-rimmed rocks glass.
 - Garnish with orange zest - or a drizzle of citrus.
 
* Blackberry shrub: Combine equal parts blackberries, cane sugar and red wine vinegar in a blender, blend until liquefied, then strain out solids.
** Cayenne-chili syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar, one cup water, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Once the desired flavor is achieved, strain out solids. Alternately, use .25 oz simple syrup, a slice of cayenne or other hot pepper, and a pinch of chili powder.
*** Cayenne-chili rim: 4 parts kosher salt + 1 part chili powder + 1 part cayenne
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