Mariachi Margarita

Margarita art in the still life motif featuring a frozen margarita with chips, salsa and mariachi figurines. Margarita recipe included below.

	Description & Size		Price		Purchase
	233G0810 Open Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches 8.00" x 10.00" Id: 922		$60.00
	233G1216 Limited Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, 12 x 16 inches, Total Edition: 95 Prints 12.00" x 16.00" Id: 923		$155.00
	233G1824 Limited Edition Giclée Print on Canvas, 18 x 24 inches, Total Edition: 95 Prints 18.00" x 24.00" Id: 924		$350.00

Bar art created for this series of paintings was initially inspired by a trip to Cabo San Lucas. The "Cervezas y Nachos" painting was the first in the series followed "Mariachi Margarita" and ultimately the remaining Hawaii inspired pieces in the series.

The Margarita art presented here was created by Steve Simon from a staged still life. You will notice that all the major elements in the painting are physically connected or "touch" their neighbor. This is a typical still life tactic used to suggest integration of each with the whole. In this margarita painting the tactic is employed to connect the variety of Mexican cultural elements under the umbrella of the experience of enjoying a margarita. The margarita rises above the other elements, leaving little doubt that she is the lead actor on this stage.

The shadows are relatively long and the arched portal with access to the beach offers the suggestion that we have completed our relaxing beach day and are now settling in for a little happy hour on the patio of a beachfront cafe. The mariachi figurines were chosen for their levity and humor--the perfect mindset to have while while enjoying a margarita or, for that matter, simply enjoying drink art.

The Margarita is one of the most common tequila-based cocktails. The margarita recipe calls for tequila, triple sec, and lime or lemon juice. There are a variety of ratios used in margarita recipes according to individual tastes. Perhaps the most common is 50% tequila, 25% triple sec, and 25% fresh lime or lemon juice. The drink is served shaken with ice, on the rocks, or blended with ice (frozen margarita). Typically it is served with salt on the rim of the glass.

Margarita is the Spanish word for daisy. The image makes for an ideal piece of drink art for home, bar, or restaurant or as a souvenir to remind one of fond memories.