Esplanade Lifestyle - Wiregrass | Apr/May 2023

LIFESTYLE

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Xiomara Romanov

Community Sales Manager 813-685-3399

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Brianna Pyles

Community Sales Manager

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Letter From the Lifestyle Team

CORRIN GODLEVSKE

YOUR RESORT LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Happy Spring!

Spring is the season of new growth and new beginnings after the cold Florida winter months. Throughout spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, seedlings sprout from the ground and pollen will be everywhere! We’ve tipped the balance from longer nights to longer days. Let’s say hello to sunshine and blue skies as Lifestyle shares plenty of exciting events to celebrate!

In March, come enjoy the next installment of our National Cooking & Cocktail Series: The Art of Sushi and Sake! Members will get a chance to learn the history of sushi with a full demonstration by Patrick Scully, our National Director of Food, Beverage and Culinary Experience. The event includes trying your hand at making your own roll before enjoying a selection of sushi and sake. Check out our calendar of events and be sure to sign up to attend.

Our gorgeous community continues to grow! The Lifestyle program is tailored to your interests, so do not hesitate to reach out to us with your comments and suggestions for events in the future. We encourage all newly closed Members to join us for Esplanade 101, as it is the key to your Lifestyle here at Esplanade.

Happy Spring and may you soak in the warmth of the new season’s sunlight.

Dominic Lane

YOUR FITNESS MANAGER

Dominic comes to us as a Certified Strength Coach and Certified Personal Trainer with over 10 years’ experience in the fitness industry. Dominic loves to create a wellness experience that makes Members feel proud of themselves, while having fun. Having worked with clients from 55 and up to training professional athletes, Dominic knows the key to setting up programming that will challenge everyone in a safe and skillful way.

Growing up in Memphis, TN from a sports family, Dominic started playing football at an early age. He earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Mississippi where he achieved a degree in Physical Education. He went on to play professional football for 6 seasons, signing to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, as well as playing overseas and earning two championship rings in the Arena Football League. It was being a professional athlete that gave Dominic the drive to want to be a fitness professional after ending his professional sports career.

He set out to help clients of all ages and more importantly 55 and up to achieve their fitness goals. Having a range of knowledge in different training methods from functional training, weight training, and fat burning, he strove to help others switch to a healthy lifestyle in a fun way that makes the experience one that they will always love. When Dominic is not in the gym helping clients or creating fitness programming, he enjoys being a father to his 7-year-old son as well as mentoring youth athletes and traveling.

Furry Friends

Meet Gretchen LOVED BY THE FERTELS

Gretchen is a 12-year-old domestic short hair cat, which means she has all of the best parts of every type of cat in her! She enjoys sitting on the lanai, and having visitors come and give her some love. Gretchen was rescued by Marcy and Dan and has since been in her “furever” home!

HAVE A PET TO FEATURE?

Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Corrin Godlevske, to feature your pet in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures.

Exclusive Concierge Offerings

Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

ANNOUNCING THE TROON CARD

As a benefit of living in an Esplanade community, we are excited to share that current Esplanade Members receive 25% off standard Troon Card prices. Now in its 25th year, the Troon Card is the ultimate way for golfers to experience the World of Troon at the best rates. In 2023, more than 150 courses are participating in the program. Members can reserve tee times within three-days of their desired date of play and enjoy savings up to 50% off golf fees. Choose from state, region-specific, or national Troon Cards to unlock preferred rates at more than 150 golf courses worldwide. For a complete list of benefits, courses and rates, and to purchase your Troon Card today, visit www.troon.com/product/troon-card-esplanade

HOTEL RATES

Ask your Lifestyle Team for more information about special discounts at the following hotels:

SADDLEBROOK RESORT

TAMPA

ALOFT, SARASOTA

RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA

HYATT REGENCY COCONUT

POINT, BONITA SPRINGS

RITZ CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES

INN ON 5TH, NAPLES

BEAUTY

MARI’S MOBILE NAILS

Contact Mari

813-507-3967

facebook.com/marismobilenails

DRY CLEANING

QUALITY PLUS DRY CLEANING

Free Pickup & Delivery Service

727-807-3257

qpcleaners.com

PETS

PAW WASH PLUS Grooming Services 727-375-7070

K9 ADVENTURE Dog Daycare

10% Off Regular Services 727-375-9995 k9adventurestrinity.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

GARAGE OCD

Total garage organizing, customizing, and detailing service, as well as most handyman services, paver pressure washing, stripping and sealing.

10% Discount on All Services

813-783-4013 garageocd@outlook.com

TRANSPORTATION

AFFARI TRANSPORTATION

10% Discount

813-448-4703

affaritampa.com

WINE

PRP WINE

Complimentary In-Home Wine Tasting ($79 value) for Esplanade Members

Jason Lima: 813-621-1911 prpwine.com

ACTIVITIES

KAI LANI CATAMARAN

Catamaran Cruise

Esplanade Rate: $45 per person

727-656-7894

kailanicat.com

SARAH VANDE BERG TENNIS CENTER MEMBERSHIP

No Imitation Fee, 20% Discount on All Membership Fees & 1 Free Salt Session 813-361-6660

svbtenniscenter.com

Brian & Phyllis Maguire

The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each edition, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing people that call our community home. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Why did you choose Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch?

Brian: I chose Esplanade because of the open layout, quality of construction and its location in Wesley Chapel.

Phyllis: We moved to Florida from Northern Virginia to be closer to our daughter and her family. We also have a son and two grandchildren in California. Our real estate agent recommended Esplanade and after looking at the website, I was in love with the various house styles, layouts, the amenities and social activities being offered. After seeing the model homes, nothing else compared to Esplanade and we felt this was the best fit for us. We are the new kids on the block, Graticola Road, and the only ones moved in. We have met several of our future neighbors and others on their neighborhood walks. We’re looking forward to meeting more and making new friends.

QWhat Lifestyle Programming are you most interested in?

AWhat are your hobbies?

Brian: I’m most interested in using the equipment in the weight room to improve my strength and fitness.

Phyllis: We just moved in last week and have been busy with everything that’s involved in establishing our life in a new state. And then there are boxes everywhere, where’s my Fairy God Mother to twitch her nose and everything is done!? This month we plan to start signing up for various programs, classes and get that training in the weight room.

I’m a tennis player and can’t wait to get involved with David’s group clinics and other tennis activities. I haven’t been on the courts since October, when we rented while our house was being completed, so I’m itching to get back on the courts. My other major hobby is photography and I like taking pictures of landscapes and wildlife. Brian enjoys

taking pictures too and it gives us a hobby we can do together.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received or given?

Brian: The best advice I was given was “If you find yourself in a hole, STOP digging!”

Tell us something that may surprise people.

Brian: I had an all-expense paid trip around the world as an engineer on a merchant marine freighter.

Where is the most exciting place you’ve traveled to and what made it so memorable?

Brian: The most exciting place I ever traveled to was Alaska. Our first trip was on a small cruise ship, and we were able to get up close to the action. The second week was inland and we saw how beautiful and amazing Alaska is. The wildlife is so varied; moose, bears, eagles, bison, antelope and whales, to name a few. We loved it so much we have been back three more times.

Phyllis: Friends were stationed in Munich, and we visited them for a month. They took us everywhere and we fell in love with Munich ranging from medieval to skyscrapers and the Bavaria countryside that looked like lush green patchwork quilts with their quaint towns. We also visited Austria, Italy and Switzerland. However, the most memorable was visiting the Silent-Night-Chapel in Oberndorf, Austria. While walking to the chapel near sunset, we heard “Silent Night” being sung in German, then English by visitors. It was very moving, and it gave me the chills. We also learned the history behind “Silent Night” and how it became a global peace song. We’ll never forget our visit.

Recent Events

Winter Warrior CHALLENGE

Members participated in a series of physical challenges, lead by Dominic Lane, Fitness Manager to test their skills, get a good work out in, and have a lot of fun.

Jazz NIGHT

Jay Singleton, an Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch favorite, returns for a night full of smooth jazz and everyone’s favorite.

Golf Ball SCAVENGER HUNT

Karaoke NIGHT

Oh, what fun it is to sing and dance with all our neighbors and friends! Thank you all for joining a great night, dedicated to good music.

In honor of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Members searched high and low for hidden golf balls all around the Amenity Center.

Upcoming Events

All events and activities are subject to change. Visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information. Don’t forget about our monthly Member meetings to learn more about community happenings!

ESPLANADE RESORT EXPERIENCES & TROON DEBUT

Thursday, March 30 | 6 p.m.

The Resort Venue

Please join Esplanade Resort Experiences and Troon for a very special “Debut” event where you will have the opportunity to meet with the team of highly talented leaders dedicated to elevating how you live and connect within the community you call home. Both informative and fun, mingle with fellow Members while enjoying live entertainment, light bites, beverages and other exciting festivities!

NATIONAL DOG DAY PUP CUP DRIVE THRU

Thursday, March 23 | 4 - 5 p.m.

The Resort Venue

Drive around the roundabout, for a pup-cup to celebrate your favorite furry friend!

DIY BATH BOMBS

Tuesday, March 28 | 3 - 4 p.m. The Resort Venue

Join your Lifestyle team as we embark in the art of relaxation. Each Member will be able to make one bath bomb, with different essential oils, petals, and colors.

Monthly Member Meetings

During this debut, there will be experience stations hosted by the Esplanade Resort Experiences and Troon demonstrating the array of concierge-level services and Lifestyle programming currently offered across our Esplanade communities. Get a taste of what you’ll enjoy in the world of culinary, discover how you will find your zen with our uniquely curated wellness offerings, embrace your inner explorer as you uncover what’s to come for future travel opportunities, and more!

HAPPY HEARTS CARDIOLOGY SEMINAR

Monday, April 17 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. The Resort Venue

Join your Lifestyle team and Southshore Cardiovascular Associates for a fun and educational seminar on what it means to be heart healthy!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Tuesdays, March 7 & April 4 10 - 11 a.m. | The Resort Venue

Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.

ESPLANADE 101

Tuesdays, March 14 & April 11 1 - 2 p.m. | The Resort Venue

New Homeowner orientation for Members who recently closed on their homes. Join your management team and find out everything you need to know about Esplanade.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Tuesdays, March 14 & April 11 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | The Resort Venue

Meet with your Community Association Manager and discuss community matters. Find out what’s happening around the community.

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.

Meet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

1. DEVELOP

Create the name and purpose of your club or group. Review the guidelines.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION

Let us know! The Lifestyle Team will help schedule your meeting place and time.

3. GET LISTED

Once approved, your new club will be listed on the website and in the Lifestyle Magazine.

Current Clubs & Interest Groups

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Monthly | 2 - 5 p.m. | The Venue

Gary Bernardo: oldschoolartstudio@yahoo.com

BITES WITH THE BOYS

Monthly | 11:30 a.m.

See website calendar for dates & locations.

BOOK CLUB

First Thursday | 6 p.m. | The Venue

Erl Piscitelli: ekpiscitelli@aol.com

BRIDGE CLUB

Thursday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Della Mandel: adela.mandel24@gmail.com

BUNCO

Third Monday | 1:30 p.m. | The Venue

Tammy Barnes: tleeb507@yahoo.com

GENEALOGY CLUB

Last Wednesday | 7 p.m. | The Venue

Jane: jane@alkington.com

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

Monthly | 11:30 a.m.

See website calendar for dates & locations.

MAHJONG

Wednesday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Roberta Hyde: rshyde@hotmail.com

MUSICIANS GROUP

Tuesday | 8 p.m. | The Venue

Bert: hq57swim@yahoo.com

PINOCHLE

Tuesday | 1 p.m. | The Venue

Herb Hyman: herbhyman@hotmail.com

POKER NIGHT

Monthly | 6 p.m. | The Venue

See website calendar for dates.

SINGLES GROUP

Monthly | The Venue

See website calendar for dates & times. Taffi Stearman: udisstearman@gmail.com

YARN LOVERS

Monthly | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Venue

Leslie Urso: leslie.urso@gmail.com

2023 Group Fitness Classes

The class schedule is subject to change. A minimum of three participants is required or a class may be cancelled. Please visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information.

AQUA-FIT

Mondays & Thursdays | 9 a.m.

This class combines core strengthening, muscle toning, flexibility, and cardio exercises. It innovatively uses unique buoyancy, resistance, and movement of water. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike are encouraged to experience a great aquatic workout.

AQUA ZUMBA

Fridays | 10 a.m.

Classic aqua aerobics with Latin flavor. You perform large muscle movements by reaching your arms and lifting your legs in the water, as well as circling your hips and shoulders. Zero impact for all levels! Focus on total-body movements, strengthening, balance, and core.

CHAIR ZUMBA

Tuesdays | 8 a.m.

A perfect combination of fun and fitness. This dynamic and exciting class keeps you moving with a variety of energetic music Zumbastyle dance for a total workout, seated or mixed with some standing.

LATIN DANCE

Fridays | 6 p.m.

Latin dance is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health because it is a high-intensity aerobic exercise made for all levels.

LIVING FIT

Fridays | 8 a.m.

Whatever it is that you like to do ... walk, run, play tennis, golf, swim, lift weights, pickleball, etc., functional fitness will help make these activities safer, so you can play and do what you love for a long time. Combining easy-to-perform strength and stretch exercises followed by a powerwalk in our community giving you the tools to move with more confidence.

POWER - FULL BODY

Mondays & Wednesdays | 6 p.m.

This class takes a full-body approach with corrective exercises to lengthen tight muscles and strengthen weaker muscles. Task your body in a different way to receive the most benefit and be more painfree every day.

LOW INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 a.m.

Low-impact cardio, strength, and flexibility to improve skills for daily living. Great for starters who are looking to get in shape and maintain strength to keep you fit for everyday life.

SIT & TRAIN

Tuesdays at 12 p.m. | Fridays at 9 a.m.

A full-body workout while seated in a chair. The class utilizes free weights, resistance bands, range of motion bars, and bodyweight exercises. All exercises are meant to increase overall strength, range of motion, flexibility, and core strength. Standing balance exercises may also be performed to accommodate all fitness levels.

TAI CHI

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 p.m.

Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Improves both upper-body and lower-body strength while also addressing key components of fitness.

WATER WARRIOR

Mondays & Thursdays | 10 a.m.

High energy, water fitness class that will focus on cardiovascular and muscular endurance while toning with the natural resistance of water. This workout will make you feel your body burn and tone without harsh force or impact on your joints. Great for all fitness levels!

ZUMBA GOLD

Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. | Thursdays at 12 p.m.

This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, balance, and is perfect for anyone looking for a modified Zumba® with the moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

Classes are $10 per Member and $15 per guest. Fitness class participants are required to give 24-hour notice to cancel from the class. Participants that cancel 24 hours in advance will not be charged a fee. After two no shows/late cancels in a calendar month, you will be charged a $6 fee for each late-cancel class.

Wellness Challenges

Spring Cleaning: 21-Day Declutter Challenge

» Day 1: Listen to a podcast about organizing.

» Day 2: Organize your closet and pack away winter clothes.

» Day 3: Clean out your refrigerator and freezer.

» Day 4: Organize your pantry.

» Day 5: Remove clutter from kitchen counter tops.

» Day 6: Organize kitchen cabinets; donate items no longer used.

» Day 7: Organize laundry room.

» Day 8: Clean out your wallet and purse.

» Day 9: Organize your bedroom closets.

» Day 10: Clean out your junk drawer.

» Day 11: Sort through your USPS mail.

» Day 12: Remove old apps from your phone.

» Day 13: Clean out your inbox and unsubscribe from emails.

» Day 14: Open the windows to enjoy fresh air and play music!

» Day 15: Purge old personal grooming items and makeup.

» Day 16: Vacuum the interior of your car.

» Day 17: Clean the garage and storage closets.

» Day 18: Organize your home office and filing cabinets.

» Day 19: Organize your medicine cabinet.

» Day 20: Organize holiday decorations and storage bins.

» Day 21: Donate unused clothes, toys and shoes.

7 Ways to Lower Your Stress Challenge

1. Practice 10 minutes of mindful meditation, either in the morning, or before bed.

2. Limit your caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon.

3. Establish a routine for exercise, eating and bedtime (routine = practicability).

4. Identify and understand your sources of stress.

5. Write down five things you are grateful for in your life.

6. Go screen-free at least one hour before bed.

7. Eat well-balanced meals.

Highlighting the Good

This coming year we would love to help the community you love. We know that our Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropic opportunities and charitable giving. We want to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place! Contact your Lifestyle Manager with opportunities, stories and photos of your most recent charitable efforts or ones that we can get involved in!

Meditative Sound Bowl Closing Ceremony

To assist in staying present and grounded, as well as taking a moment each day to share appreciation for our Members, we have implemented a ceremonial closing procedure with the use of sound meditation. Our Lifestyle Team will begin the tradition of closing with a brief note from a meditative sound bowl, signifying the end of another day.

Staying true to Esplanade’s Wellness Ecosystem, sound meditation is a part of your spiritual wellness. This tool of mindfulness meditation uses sound to focus the mind and reverberate stress away. Sound and vibration help realign the frequencies of the body, bringing us back to a state of balance, allowing our bodies to relax, soothe our souls, and heal our energy.

We hope this new meditative addition will enhance your wellness and zen, anchor your mind in the present moment and allow you to let go of distractions.

Rose & Cucumber Eye Mask

Rich in ascorbic acid and phytochemicals, cucumbers help tighten and soothe skin. They are also known to reduce swelling and remove toxins from the body. This blended mask reaches the inner and outer corners of the eyes.

INGREDIENTS

» Half a cucumber

» 1 ounce rose water

» Blender

» Cotton rounds

DIRECTIONS

This mask recipe makes quite a lot, so cut more cotton rounds in a half-moon shape than you think you’ll need. In a blender, puree the cucumber and rose water until liquefied. Transfer to a bowl soaking the rounds in the mixture, squeezing the excess, then re-soaking for optimal absorption. Store the extra soaked cotton rounds in a resealable bag in the freezer for future use. Thaw the eye pads 10 minutes before use making sure they’re still cool to help reduce puffiness. To apply, place the half-moon eye pad underneath the eye close to the bottom lash line. Leave on for 10–15 minutes.

Around Town

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Thursday, March 2 - Sunday, March 12

303 Berry Fest Place, Plant City | flstrawberryfestival.com

Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors from throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. The fabric of American life is woven into the festival through social events, contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, and parades with glorious floats and high-stepping marching bands.

The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry.

National Wildlife® Photo Contest

Calling for Entries!

The National Wildlife® Photo Contest, which began over five decades ago, celebrates the power of photography to advance conservation and connect both photographers and viewers with wildlife and the outdoors. The most compelling nature images can help protect wildlife in profound ways. Showcase the beauty found within your Esplanade community (and beyond!) and share your nature and wildlife photos for a chance to win prizes and to get published in the pages of their award-winning magazine. Entries may be submitted now through March 26 and voting begins May 1. Visit photocontest.nwf.org to enter!

EARTH DAY COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT

Saturday, April 22

Earth Day is a great time to remember why caring for the planet is so important. Enjoy some fresh air walking around the neighborhood and get some exercise, while searching for the following:

Alligator

Great blue heron

Ibis

Fire bush

Recycle sign

Find a pollinator

Item made from recycled material

Something green

Hibiscus

Re-usable object

Cooking & Cocktail Series THE ART OF SUSHI AND

SAKE

Friday, March 3 | 6 p.m. | $25 Per Member | The Resort Venue

Your National Director of Food, Beverage & Culinary Experience, Patrick Scully, along with your local Lifestyle team invite you to join us for our next installment of the Cooking and Cocktail Series: The Art of Sushi & Sake.

This experience will last approximately 1.5 hours and will include an overview of the history of sushi and sake along with an outline of the different styles and types of sushi. You will also enjoy an engaging demonstration on how to prepare sushi rice, the tools needed to create your own sushi at home, and a hands-on experience where you will fine tune your own personal artistic presentation of a sushi roll.

After preparing your signature roll, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor during the tasting portion of the experience, and enjoy a sampling of delicious sake.

All attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy! Please visit the event calendar on your community website to register for this event!

What’s in Season?

With the seasons changing, we also see a change in what food is in season! Below you will find items that are coming into season, are already in season, or are at the end of their peak season that you should enjoy.

FRUITS

» In season: kiwi

» End of peak season: lemons, oranges, passion fruit, pomegranates

VEGETABLES

» Coming into season: peppers, spring onions, spinach

» In season: cauliflower, purple sprouting broccoli, rhubarb

» End of peak season: celeriac, leeks, shallots

PROTEINS

» In season: rabbit, turkey, salmon (wild caught)

» End of peak season: mussels, oysters

Raspberry Rhubarb Margarita

Tequila and acidity make for an unquestionably harmonious combination, and owner Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon likes to invite rhubarb into her margarita parties. “Rhubarb makes these spring cocktails slightly tangy, which complements the sweetness from the raspberries nicely. Cooking the rhubarb per the recipe also happens to give this tasty cocktail a beautiful pink color that is 100% natural.”

INGREDIENTS

1. Add 1/2 cup chopped rhubarb, 3/4 cup raspberries, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon to a small saucepot and cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a low boil.

2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the rhubarb is soft.

3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

4. Once cooled, mash the rhubarb and raspberries with the back of a fork or a wooden spoon.

5. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, extracting as much liquid as possible.

6. Pour the liquid into a jar or sealed container and place in the refrigerator to cool.

» 2 oz tequila blanco

» 2 oz fresh lime juice

» 2 oz raspberry rhubarb syrup (recipe to the left)

» 2-3 jalapeño slices

» Fresh raspberries, limes, and jalapeño, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place a thin layer of flake salt on a small plate. Rim glass with lime juice and dip each glass into the salt. Set aside.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and 2-3 jalapeño slices. Add the tequila, lime juice, and raspberry rhubarb syrup to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

3. Fill prepared glass with ice and, using a cocktail strainer, pour the mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh limes, fresh raspberries, and jalapeño slices, if desired.

RASPBERRY RHUBARB SYRUP

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