Happy Cinco de Mayo! I
’m beyond excited for springtime this year. I think that I probably feel that way every single year, but with the winter that we’ve had and of course all of the virus restrictions, I’m really hoping for some good-ole spring renewal. Once the weather warms up to a comfortable level, one of our favorite things to do is to enjoy evenings on our patio. We love to sit outside with our favorite music and the sound of the fountain in the background and enjoy a springtime dinner al fresco. There really is nothing better. It’s especially great if the cocktail we enjoy for the evening is a Pineapple Mango Mezcal Margarita and the dinner is a few of my favorite Tex-Mex specialties. Along with a tasty margarita, I love to whip up some super tasty Tex-Mex food for a quick and easy dinner. A few of my favorite recipes to share are my Shrimp, Chorizo, & Sweet Potato Taquitos and my Tomatillo, Chile, & Garlic Guacamole. Both of these recipes are great for a light dinner under the evening sunset. The best part is that everything can be made ahead of time for quick and easy preparation. This margarita really gives me all of the warm weather feelings. It’s made with one of my favorite spirits, Mezcal, that has been infused with dried mango. This allows the cocktail to have all of the mango flavor without too much juice, leaving it perfectly balanced. It’s also an added sweetener. I added pineapple juice and a little Ancho Reyes Verde liqueur for a hint of spice to stay with my TexMex theme. This liqueur is perfect if you want just a touch of spice without a raw pepper burn. (One of the best things is about being your own bartender in your home is that if you aren’t a fan of spice, then leave it out or add more if you want it spicier. Make sure to do the same with simple syrup if you want the cocktail a little bit sweeter.)
WRITTEN BY SABRINA NEWELL
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