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Two margaritas available at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
Two margaritas available at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
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The finished Petalo De Rosa margarita.  Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds.
The finished Petalo De Rosa margarita. Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds.
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A thin slice of cucumber is peeled away for the Petalo De Rosa margarita.
A thin slice of cucumber is peeled away for the Petalo De Rosa margarita.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Add 1.5 ounces of Cabresto Reposado.
Add 1.5 ounces of Cabresto Reposado.
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Add two strips of cucumber.
Add two strips of cucumber.
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Muddle together until cucumber is broken apart and infused into the tequila.
Muddle together until cucumber is broken apart and infused into the tequila.
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Add half an ounce of triple sec.
Add half an ounce of triple sec.
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Add one ounce of rose pedal syrup.
Add one ounce of rose pedal syrup.
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Add two ounces of the lime juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar blend.
Add two ounces of the lime juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar blend.
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Shake well.
Shake well.
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Add another cucumber for garnish.
Add another cucumber for garnish.
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Dried rose petals used to make the rose petal syrup and as a garnish for the Petalo De Rosa margarita.
Dried rose petals used to make the rose petal syrup and as a garnish for the Petalo De Rosa margarita.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Garnish with the edible rose bud petals.  Petalo De Rosa margarita.  Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds.           Photos are for a story about margaritas at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit, February 19, 2018.   (David Guralnick / The Detroit News)
Garnish with the edible rose bud petals. Petalo De Rosa margarita. Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds. Photos are for a story about margaritas at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit, February 19, 2018. (David Guralnick / The Detroit News)
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Eddie Vargas, manager of El Barzón Restaurant in Detroit, holds a Petalo De Rosa margarita.  Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds.
Eddie Vargas, manager of El Barzón Restaurant in Detroit, holds a Petalo De Rosa margarita. Made with homemade rose bud syrup, lime juice, Cabresto Reposado, muddled cucumber, and edible rose buds.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
El Jefe margarita:  Charred grilled lemon juice, Cabresto Anejo tequila, and Grand Marnier.
El Jefe margarita: Charred grilled lemon juice, Cabresto Anejo tequila, and Grand Marnier.
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Rub a lemon onto a snifter glass to hold the salt.
Rub a lemon onto a snifter glass to hold the salt.
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Salt the rim with kosher salt and add fresh ice.
Salt the rim with kosher salt and add fresh ice.
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Add 1.5 ounces of Cabresto Añejo tequila.
Add 1.5 ounces of Cabresto Añejo tequila.
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Add one ounce of Grand Marnier.
Add one ounce of Grand Marnier.
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Add 2.5 ounces of lemon juice from a grilled lemon with some agave nectar.
Add 2.5 ounces of lemon juice from a grilled lemon with some agave nectar.
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Charring the lemon.  This can also be done on a grill.
Charring the lemon. This can also be done on a grill.
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Mix and strain over ice.
Mix and strain over ice.
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El Jefe margarita:  Charred grilled lemon juice, Cabresto Anejo tequila, and Grand Marnier.
El Jefe margarita: Charred grilled lemon juice, Cabresto Anejo tequila, and Grand Marnier.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Two margaritas available at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
Two margaritas available at El Barzon restaurant in Detroit. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Eddie Vargas, manager of El Barzón in Detroit with two margaritas available the restaurant. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
Eddie Vargas, manager of El Barzón in Detroit with two margaritas available the restaurant. Petalo de Rosa, left, and El Jefe.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News