We love to entertain, but we want to mix and mingle with our guests. When you've gone through all the work to throw a party, no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen, or behind a bar playing bartender. I'm a big fan of cocktails that you can make by the pitcher, like these Pink Prickly Pear Margaritas. This drink is sweet and fruity, and is perfect for summer, heading into fall. Prickly pear ...
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Passion Fruit Ginger Margarita plus the Margarita of the Year
We've partnered with Patron Tequila to create a custom margarita recipe, and help introduce the Margarita of the Year. One of my favorite flavors has always been passion fruit, or lillikoi as some people know it by. This love started when I was a young child and we lived in Hawaii. There was an old guy that used to bring guavas, starfruit, and passion fruit to the beach where I spent most ...
Day of the Dead Inspired Margaritas
Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos, is a traditional holiday in Mexico and Latin America. It's a time when you visit your loved one's graves, and celebrate the memories of those who have passed on. However, it's not a somber occasion, either. There is great food, lots of fun, and of course, some tasty beverages. Contrary to popular belief, Day of the Dead IS NOT part of Halloween ...
Margarita Madness | Modern Margarita Recipes
Margaritas are having a resurgence in popularity. Check out these three modern twists on the classic tequila cocktail. I love a good margarita. It seems that everywhere you go, margaritas are on the menu. While a mediocre margarita is okay, a good margarita is an absolute delight. Margaritas are being elevated, though. No longer are your only choices strawberry or plain. Nope. Check out ...
Sweet and Spicy Margarita Recipes
One of the most popular cocktails in the US is the Margarita. Once upon a time, we were pretty much relegated to regular or strawberry margaritas. No more. Nowadays, we can have just about any type of margarita that we can conjure up in our minds. Celebrate National Margarita Day with these Margarita recipes Two Ways. ...
9 Must-Try Mocktails for a Buzz-Free 2025
What if avoiding alcohol didn't imply sacrificing enjoyment, taste, or experience? By 2025, the buzz-free movement will have evolved into a way of life rather than just a fad. Whether you want to mix in a few evenings off, are sober-curious, or are completely alcohol-free, mocktails are making a big splash in innovative ways. The days of merely having soda with lime are long gone. The vivid, ...
The Rise of Zero Proof Mixology
Alcohol has played a long-standing role in American culture, from colonial taverns to modern bars. Spirits, from whiskey to beer and wine, are an American tradition. But many people in the country, for various reasons, are now looking for zero-proof options during Happy Hour. Bars and Restaurants Are Getting Involved Bars and restaurants aren’t just sitting on their laurels. ...
Unhappy Hour: Tariffs Could Drive Up the Prices of These Tequilas and Mezcals
President Donald Trump has specifically targeted Mexico with his tariffs, and that is bad news for people who love tequila and mezcal. Thanks to Mexican government rules, spirits called tequila and mezcal can only be produced within certain states of the country. These are the best imported tequilas and mezcals facing potential tariff hikes. 1. Jose Cuervo The tequila with the ...