Para Mis Abuelos

Name: Para Mis Abuelos
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Marigold Infused Patron Citronge Orange; 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice; 3/4 oz Pumpkin Seed Orgeat; Float Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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By Rosie Ruiz

Submitted on: March 20, 2021

Refreshing

Seasonal

I wanted to dedicate this cocktail to my grandparents, who have all since passed (two passed this year). It’s tradition that, on Dia De Los Muertos, Marigolds were used to guide spirits to the Offrenda, using their vibrant colors and aromatic scent. To keeping with tradition and to honor their lives...Here’s to Mis Abuelos.

Ingredients

1/2 oz
Marigold Infused Patron Citronge Orange

1 oz
Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

3/4 oz
Pumpkin Seed Orgeat

Float
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Edible Flowers and Sugar Skull.

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Glass

By Rosie Ruiz

Boss Lady at Stayin Gold Cocktails

After sifting through her grandfather’s bar and finding that bartending and entertaining were in her blood, native Angeleno Rosie Ruiz started her career 10yrs ago as a mixologist at Los Feliz’s very own Big Bar @ Alcove Cafe. There, she worked with and was mentored by some of the industry’s top professionals. She competed and participated in numerous industry events and has toured the country, discovering new and exciting cocktail programs. Rosie has since collaborated diligently with James Bea...

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Place tequila, marigold-infused Patrón Citrónge Orange, pumpkin seed orgeat, and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and add 3 long dashes of Angostura bitters on top. Garnish with Edible Flowers and Sugar Skull. Pumpkin Seed Orgeat 1 Cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (toast seeds on bakers’ sheet for 10 minutes on 350 degrees in oven) 2 Cups Water Blend in blender on high speed for 5 minutes. Use cheesecloth to strain pumpkin mi...

Editor's Note

Pumpkin seed orgeat and marigold-infused liqueur bring earthy, floral depth to this tequila sour. A thoughtful, thematic tribute.

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31 August 2026

This is a beautiful and deeply personal tribute! The use of pumpkin seed orgeat and marigold infusion sounds incredibly unique—do you have any tips for sourcing the best marigolds for infusion?