When I heard the name of this cocktail, I assumed it would be a devilish drink that was either too spicy or super strong. I was pleasantly surprised when it was neither hot or potent, but rather a delightfully well-balanced, tasty cocktail.
Despite its blushing color, this mix of tequila,
Canton, and lemon juice is not a typically girlie, sweet concoction.
My favorite condiment in the entire world might just be
Tabasco hot sauce (
DearSugar and I both put it on everything!) — so when I heard the hot-sauce empire was developing its own tequila, I got my hands on a bottle stat.
If you're a fan of tequila and not afraid of heat, you should definitely give
Tabasco Tequila ($21.99) a try. The spirit has the toasty-tart flavor of tequila with a bit of spice that's not overpowering.
Besides the requisite cup of coffee, my favorite brunch drink is the
Bloody Mary. But after trying the Bloody Maria, I think I may need to reconsider.
A Bloody Maria is essentially a Bloody Mary made with tequila instead of vodka.
Events are all over the map this week, especially in New York and California. As usual, there's no shortage of festivals for the oenophile. The other activities, however, really demonstrate our country's appreciation for regional American foods, from shellfish on the Eastern seaboard to kolaches in Texas.
Cucumber haters beware. This tart yet refreshing cocktail might make you rethink your distaste. When muddled with rosemary, lime juice, and simple syrup, the flavor of the cucumber is subdued, and what remains is the essence of the cool vegetable — well, technically a fruit, but you know what I mean.
Meet the guavarita, the rosy-hued cousin of the classic margarita. Made with a splash of guava nectar, this cocktail is refreshing and slightly sweet. If you find margaritas too potent, give this variation a shake.
Although every dish on the menu for my
movie club meeting features corn, I couldn't find a corn cocktail recipe. Thus, I looked for a refreshing concoction that would pair with the
corn cakes and corn and zucchini pizzettas. This tequila sunrise punch is quick and simple to make for a crowd.
You may know how to pour a strong
margarita or how to cook up a tasty tequila-lime chicken. You may have even taken your turn at mixing some
mean tequila cocktails, but how much do you really know about the zippy spirit that can make you so happy?
Well, since today happens to be National Tequila Day, we thought we'd test your tequila knowledge.
After finding this recipe for a
Long Irish Iced Tea a few weeks ago, I had the hankering for the strong, original cocktail that has inspired so many variations. These highballs are great for Summer sippin', but don't let the name fool you: Long Island Iced Tea isn't actually made with tea. It was most likely named
because of its resemblance to tea and lemony flavor.
With the food ranging from
s'more bites to duck paninis, you could imagine that the liquid side of Aspen was also quite varied. Although it's called the
Food and Wine Classic, there were actually loads of mixed drinks to be found. During one of the five grand tastings, PartySugar and I ended up skipping the wine and going straight for the cocktails.
