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I did a quick check and guess what? I have not posted a classic margarita recipe yet. Well, it is high time to correct that oversight! I am not talking your cheap tequila and bottled margarita mix with ice into a blender kind of margarita, but the robust and intensely flavorful Classic Margarita. I found the ratio for the ingredients on the Serious Eats website, but I definitely tweaked it… and here is why. I believe using straight lime juice is fine, if you want to taste the standard tequila shot in your drink. I want more… so I added a portion of lemon juice. Also, I do not use simple syrup in this cocktail if it needs sweetness (which really depends on the Triple Sec…
It looks like warmer weather has finally arrived here in the Pacific Northwest and with it, I am ready to enjoy one of my favorite warm weather cocktails – the Mojito. Originally from Cuba, this cocktail is popular nearly everywhere now. This drink is easier to make than you may think – the basic recipe is lime, mint, simple syrup, rum and club soda. Naturally, I like to make small adjustments as in adding a little bit of lemon when muddling the mint and lime. Depending on your tastes, this drink can be prepared strained or not. Each variation produces subtle differences and I find it delicious either way. Perfect for a summer afternoon or evening, the Mojito is as refreshing or potent as you desire – just…
I am sorry I missed posting this cocktail last night, but I was enjoying a show at the 5th Avenue Theater with a friend. I think when you try this twist on that current rage – the Moscow Mule, you will forgive me. In a Mexican Mule, you simply swap the vodka with tequila. Of course, I had to tweak it just a little and I think the results are stellar! Give this cocktail a try… I know you will love it! Save Print Mexican Mule Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 1½ oz tequila (make a good tequila like Herradura as pictured) 1 oz lime juice 3 oz of ginger beer ½ oz agave nectar orange…
Late November… and typically most nights are dark and stormy (especially last night!). The weather last night inspired me to share this typical summer drink with you as the Friday cocktail recipe. Surprisingly, since it is chock full of warmth inducing ginger, it is a great late fall cocktail as well. So let it be blustery and wet outside, we’ll enjoy our dark and stormy in the comfort of our abode! Save Print Dark and Stormy Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 parts dark rum (I prefer Blackwell or Seale’s) juice from ½ lime 6 oz ginger beer (I prefer Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew) Instructions Fill a tall glass ½ full of ice cubes. Add the rum. Squeeze the ½ lime into the…
Tonight’s dinner is simple and fast – and has a little bit of kick from cooking with tequila and lime! Margarita Fajitas Ingredients: 6 oz thin sliced beef, cut into strips 1/2 onion, sliced radially 1/2 green pepper, sliced lengthwise 1 stalk celery, sliced (and/or 1 carrot julienned, sliced mushrooms, quartered broccoli flowerets, etc) 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried cilantro 1 – 2 oz silver tequila 3 – 4 flour tortillas 2 tsp vegetable oil salt and pepper to taste Shredded cheese (optional) Preparation: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Place the sliced beef into a bowl, add salt and pepper and oil. Toss…