It’s one of my favorite weeks of the year – Margarita Week! This beautiful internet creation is hosted by Kate from Hola Jalapeño. (Thanks, Kate!) Last year I shared a guava margarita, and I’ve got a new fruity one to share with you today. Over the last few years I’ve discovered that my two favorite forms of alcohol are whiskey and tequila. As we slip into fall and winter I find myself craving whiskey 100% of the time, but as the weather warms up I start to crave that tequila instead. So testing the recipe for this post came at the perfect time as the weather has been heating up here. I’m ready for tequila season! [Read more…]
Guava Margarita
When it comes to my love for boozy drinks, my love for margaritas is unparalleled. I’m honestly a bit appalled that this is my first recipe for one on the blog. I like them tart, strong, on the rocks and with a sugared rim versus a salted rim. That’s how I roll. This particular recipe was inspired by a guava margarita I had last spring at the local restaurant Trattoria Fratelli during our crazy Feast of St. Pizza. ( << If you have no idea what that is, you should check it out right now. Preparations for this year’s feast are currently in full swing.) When I took my first sip of that one my eyes rolled back into my head, it was that good. I now jump at the opportunity to drink guava-flavored cocktails. This one I’m sharing with you today is my best attempt at creating a homemade version of the one I had last year. [Read more…]