Celeb L.A. Florist Crafts 3 Sips For National Margarita Day

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles-based floral artist, Maurice Harris, operator of Bloom & Plume in Echo Park, teamed up this year with St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Patron Tequila to create a fresh take on the classic margarita - in perfect timing for National Margarita day, Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Designer of floral arrangements for Gucci, Beyonce, Louis Vuitton and The Row, along with judging on reality TV “Full Bloom” on HBO Max, Harris' three signature drinks combine floral pairings and garnishes. Check out the trio below.

Enjoy, and Happy National Margarita Day, from Patch!

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PATRÓN St-Rita

"The PATRÓN St-Rita is an elegant variation on the beloved classic, effortlessly elevated by just a dash of St. Germain for a fresh, bright elderflower twist. ST~GERMAIN’s captivating flavor perfectly accentuates the drink’s base of PATRÓN Silver Tequila, offering its signature smooth and sweet taste with a light pepper finish. The floral libation is complemented by a squeeze of lime and an intricate daisy-elderflower garnish, perfectly fitting for the festive occasion."

INSTRUCTIONS & INGREDIENTS:

• 1 oz. St~Germain
• 1 ½ oz. PATRÓN Silver
• ¾ oz. fresh lime juice

Instructions:

• Optional salt rim
• Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake
• Pour over ice in a rocks glass

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What’s The Tea, Rosarita

"The fresh handpicked elderflowers that comprise ST~GERMAIN bloom beautifully with PATRÓN’s finest Weber Blue Agave Tequila, to form a harmonious chorus in the What’s The Tea, Rosarita with hibiscus tea, beet juice and fresh lime. Ideal for any romantic occasion, the cocktail is adorned with a single rose stem wrapped in a lime peel, playing off the drink’s red hues."

• 1 oz PATRÓN Silver
• 1 oz St~Germain
• .75 oz hibiscus tea
• .75 oz beet juice
• . 50 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
• Add all ingredients and shake well
• Strain into a chilled coupe and top with salted Rose Air:

Salted Rose Air (optional)

• 4 ounces water
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons Sucro
• 1/12 teaspoons Maldon salt
• ½ Rose water

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
• Using an immersion blender or hand blender, mix until bubbles form.
• Carefully spoon on top of the drink

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Piña Gardenrita

"Perfect for the adventurous cocktail connoisseur, the Piña Gardenrita heroes PATRÓN Reposado for a smooth taste and a hint of oak flavor, complemented by orgeat, fresh lime juice, charred pineapple juice and pineapple mint, elevated with a dash of ST~GERMAIN for a balanced, versatile and refined character. A mini bundle of mint, lemon verbena, sage, and camomile blooms crowns the concoction for an herbal inspired-floral twist."

• 1.5 oz PATRÓN Reposado
• .5 oz orgeat
• .75 oz lime juice
• .5 oz St~Germain
• .75 oz charred pineapple juice
• 7-8 leaves of Pineapple mint
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Shake all ingredients with cubed ice quickly 4-5 seconds
• Fine strain over crushed ice in rocks or collins glass
• Garnish with large sprig of pineapple mint and lemon verbena, wedge of charred pineapple if desired

Charred Pineapple Instructions:

• Cut whole pineapple into spears, omitting the tough center piece
• Grill on open flame or in grill pan for 5 minutes, flip or rotate and char opposite side for 5 minutes
• Remove from heat, blend and strain.

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