Tag Archives: tequila

Fresh Margarita

Skinny Margaritas

Margaritas. I have conflicting feelings about them. On one hand, the mere thought of sipping on a margarita made with the standard supbar restaurant’s powdered sweet-and-sour mix gives me a stomachache. On the other, the idea of a naturally sweetened, fresh margarita made with real lime juice makes me want to clap my hands and [...]

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pineapple cilantro serrano cocktail

Pineapple Cilantro Serrano Cocktail

Thanks to yesterday’s big news, I’m in quite a celebratory mood today. What better way to celebrate my Saveur nomination than with a cold pineapple cocktail! Clinks all around, friends, I still can’t believe it. This little number is not for the faint of heart; it’s bold, spicy, sweet and herbal all at once. The [...]

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pear and reposado tequila cocktail

Pear Nectar with Reposado Tequila

First of all, I hope all of my fellow Americans enjoyed a marvelous Thanksgiving. You know, I don’t mention this often enough, but I am sincerely thankful for all of you—visitors, readers, commenters, followers—and greatly appreciate your support. This blog wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for your constant encouragement. Sometimes I just want to run [...]

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cocktail made with cantaloupe, tequila, lime juice and agave nectar

Cantaloupe Fiesta Cocktail

I don’t know much Spanish (Hola, me llamo Kate. Lo sienta, no hablo español.), but I do know tequila. I like it chilled and dressed, or mixed into a classic margarita. Over the past several days, I’ve opened my refrigerator to see half of a fresh cantaloupe staring back at me. “Drink me, I dare [...]

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