Grapefruits are full of antioxidants and vitamins that the doctors say we should have. So, why not use the fresh squeezed juice and create some delicious grapefruit cocktails (like we already did in the Passion Fruit Grapefruit Martini and Grapefruit Margaritas)? So, today we are sharing four popular grapefruit cocktails including the Greyhound Cocktail, the Salty… Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away. That makes this the perfect time to tell you a little about the history of the margarita which started at Hussong’s Cantina. Plus, we have a Cadillac Margarita recipe for you to try. Hussong’s Cantina and the Margarita The original Hussong’s Cantina opened in Ensenada, Mexico… Continue Reading
With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching we thought it would be a good time to pause from cocktail recipes to talk about some tequila facts. As you already know, tequila is the main spirit in margarita recipes but can also be used in other cocktails or enjoyed by itself (if you have the right kind). Tequila… Continue Reading
March was a busy month for us with cocktail recipes thanks to St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring and Easter. Hope you are having warmer weather in whatever part of the world you live in. It’s slowly happening here in Reno. March Cocktail Recipes Let us know which cocktail recipes were your favorites!… Continue Reading
The first time I posted a recipe for Blood Orange Margaritas they were made with blood orange juice I bought at Whole Foods. While it was good for a summer cocktail when blood oranges aren’t in season, I wanted to remake the drink with fresh blood oranges. So I did. This time I also made it with… Continue Reading
In order to preserve the life of blood oranges that are quickly going out of season we’re going to show you how to make blood orange infused tequila. Similar to the pineapple habanero infused tequila and the Meyer lemon infused tequila, you only need the fruit, tequila and a few days time. I suppose it’s… Continue Reading
I’m really liking the Meyer Lemon Infused Tequila. So much so that I could drink it straight from the mason jar with a side of salt. But that’s a little unprofessional, or so I’ve been told. So, I made these Meyer Lemon Margaritas instead. I first used the infused tequila in a Ginger Margarita which was delicious… Continue Reading
It’s the end of the shortest month of the year! For your drinking pleasure we’ve compiled our February cocktail recipes into one list for you. Try any (or all) of the drinks and let us know what your favorites are! Vodka Cocktails Cherry Martini – Created as a pink martini for Valentine’s Day, this cherry… Continue Reading
National Margarita Day is February 22, 2013! Celebrate this fabulous holiday with one (or more) of these margarita recipes. The salt is optional. The tequila is not. Margarita Recipes Classic Margaritas – Keep things simple with this classic margarita recipe. The three ingredients include tequila, triple sec and lime. Can’t get easier than that. Pomegranate… Continue Reading
Raspberry and lemons are a great combination for cocktail recipes as we proved in the Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini. In today’s Meyer lemon raspberry cocktail, we are combining the unique flavors of Meyer lemons with tequila and our favorite raspberry liqueur. Instead of using Meyer Lemon Infused Tequila in this cocktail, I decided to use… Continue Reading
