Thank you, Decoy, for sponsoring this post. I’m just going to say what everyone else is thinking: I am really okay with living in sweats and yoga pants for the rest of my days. Life has thrown us all for a loop this year and, though we never thought it possible, we’ve figured out ways to…
Cocktails
Jungle Bird Rum Cocktail with Chipotle Simple Syrup
Welp! Another year is on my books. Today’s my birthday, Friend. Clearly, a celebratory drink is certainly in order. If it’s my drink, it needs to be fabulous, potent, and easy to make. A Jungle Bird cocktail fits the bill to a T. What is a Jungle Bird Cocktail? Similar to a Mai Tai, the…
Jamaica Lime Margarita
I shared an Agua de Jamaica post a couple of days ago, so I thought it appropriate to update an old blog post which features it. Jamaica Lime Margaritas make great use of the refreshing iced tea, and it couldn’t be easier to make. As with all of my cocktails, I intend for this recipe…
Mojitos: Cocktails Done Puerto Rican Style
The weekend is approaching and we’re in need of a little tipple. Yesterday was our twins’ 15th birthday and I’m still depressed about it. Mojitos are my go-to libation when I feel a cocktail is in order. It requires no fancy tools, no complicated recipe, and nothing that you wouldn’t have on hand in your…
Mai Tai Cocktail: A Nod to the Original
Mai Tai Cocktails evoke nostalgia even for those of us who are too young to remember tiki bars. A rum-based- and I do mean rum-based- cocktail, it is laced with sweet undertones and a punch of citrus from lime juice. Crushed ice dilutes the potency of the drink as it is poured into the most obnoxious…
Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas: Sweet and Spicy
My Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas pack a punch in the best way possible. Vibrant pineapple juice is paired with a spicy jalapeño simple syrup, which are shaken together with a high-quality tequila blanco. This cocktail is perfect for any fiesta you plan to serve it at. It comes together so easily, it should be considered dangerous….
Chispa Margaritas: A San Antonio Native
I had chispa margaritas for the first time after we moved to San Antonio. Right after we’d settled here, we hit up a nearby Mexican joint called Mirasol, which is famous for their chispas. Because I’ve never had one, I decided to indulge in a couple. Somehow, those “a couple” turned into eleventytwenty…or, something like…
Piña Coladas (Pineapple Coconut Cocktail)
If you’ve had the privilege of visiting the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, I really hope you made time to taste Piña Coladas at at least one watering hole. A frozen rum drink made with creamy coconut and tropical pineapple, Piña Coladas have been Puerto Rico’s national drink since the late seventies. The Drama Behind…
Tamarind Margarita with Añejo Tequila
Truth be told, I almost forgot about Father’s Day this year. I mean, I planned something in advance- I was going to take the baby’s daddy out to dinner at a swanky restaurant. I failed miserably gift-wise, though. My bright, sunny disposition should be more than enough; but it’s always good to give something materialistic,…
Mangonadas (Spiced, Frozen Mango Margaritas)
If I write something in this post about my Mangonadas that doesn’t make sense, it’s because I had to test too many of them. I’m a stickler for good recipes, you know. Food blogging is sacrificial hard work! These spiced, frozen mango margaritas, are my favorite drink to order whenever we go to a Mexican…
