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Classic Lime Margarita

May 2, 2014

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I love my fair share of margaritas… and love to try a wide variety of concoctions (ginger-jalapeno, watermelon, spicy strawberry, etc.), but I started laughing when I found out I’ve never shared my basic lime margarita recipe with you all! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I present to you…

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Classic Lime Margarita

  • 1 1/2 oz high quality tequila
  • 1  oz fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur (i.e. Cointreau)
  • A heavy splash of agave (more or less to taste)
  1. Add ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into an ice filled glass (rimmed with lime juice and salt if you prefer) and garnish with lime.

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For other LIL margarita inspiration check out – here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here! (wow. i guess the last thing i needed to do today was most another tequila based cocktail.)

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April Showers

April 18, 2014

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Looking for a delicious drink to whip up for your next Spring Soirée? Enjoy this cucumber/lemon concoction that is sure to delight any guest!

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April Showers

  • 1.5 Cucumber infused vodka
  • 1 fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1/4-1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 10 mint leaves
  1. Tear mint leaves in half and place in cocktail shaker with lemon juice and agave.
  2. Muddle ingredients.
  3. Add vodka, Cointreau and ice to shaker.
  4. Shake well and strain into a low ball glass.
  5. Add 1 large ice cube and top with soda.

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