Mayahuel was the Aztec Goddess of the maguey of which the agave is a type. She was the mother of the “400 rabbit” gods of drunkenness. This margarita plays on the agave with tequila, agave orange liqueur, and agave nectar. I use Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila or you can use…
This drink plays on the faint cucumber note in Hendrick’s and doubles down with the herbal Chartreuse. Allowing the ice cubes to muddle the cucumber in the shaker, produces just the right flavor intensity. Unless, of course, you want your cocktail to taste like a salad!
This drink requires Bad Dog Barcraft’s Fire and Damnation Bitters available here. You want several dashes of the bitters to enable the flavors to come through. Then balance the bitterness with the agave. Be careful not to make it sweet.
I learned the basis for this one on a beach in Mexico. 4 – 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes – see note 1 large onion peeled and quartered 3 cloves garlic 5 Chipotles in Adobo 1 tsp. Adobo sauce from the chilies 1 bunch Cilantro washed, with the long stems…
These look and taste great. The tuna will slice more easily if it is partially frozen. If you cannot find the Ginger Teriyaki Marinade, a quick recipe follows.
These make great appetizers or small plates bites. Serve with Crab Rangoon and chicken wings for a cocktail party.
1-16 oz. can garbanzo beans – drained, liquid reserved 2 cloves garlic – minced 4 Tbls. lemon juice 2 Tbls. tahini 2 Tbls. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Add all ingredients to a blender along with 3 oz. of the reserved bean water Blend until smooth, adding additional…
Quail legs are actually pretty easy to find in the frozen food section. This is a fairly simple recipe and they make an unusual appetizer for your next cocktail party. Note: make the Green Goddess Dressing at least 2 hours before serving.
1 part passion fruit puree – Goya brand available in Mexican Markets or large grocery stores 1 Part simple syrup Combine and store in glass bottle for a few days refrigerated
As in Donn Beach Total Time: 2 1/2 hours Makes up to 6 cups 2 parts white grapefruit juice 1 part cinnamon syrup – see below Mix, bottle and store in the refrigerator. Cinnamon Infused Syrup 3 cinnamon sticks, crushed 1 cup water 1 cup sugar or WheyLow Bring all…