Cinco de Mayo or Cinco de Mango? Part 1-Mango Margaritas

I can't believe it's already May. May! Sheesh, April flew by.

But one of my favorite things about May being here (aside from getting to celebrate my fabulous husband) is Cinco de Mayo. Now, I don't have any Mexican heritage, BUT I do love mexican food, margaritas, and really...any reason to celebrate!

This year, I celebrated a bit early with a little fiesta of Mango Margaritas and Mango Salsa.

(I highly suggest that you do the same)

Today we're just going to share the Mango Margarita recipe, then tomorrow... the MANGO SALSA!

The recipe we used was adapted from here, except we made a virgin one.

(For the real deal, you can follow it exactly, but I would add ice instead of ice water so it's frozen.)

Here's what you'll need:

1 mango

1/4 c fresh lime juice

1/4 c orange juice

10-12 ice cubes

orange zest

salt

Here's how to do it:

1. Dice up your mango.

2. Add all the ingredients into your blender

3. Blend

4. Taste test :)

5. Prepare for rimming with a bowl of lime juice and a plate with coarse salt and a touch of orange zest.

5a. dip the rim of your glass in the lime juice

5b. then dip the rim into the salt and twist around until it's coated.

6. Serve to your favorite senors and senoritas along side some delicious mango salsa and get your fiesta on!

Not feeling the Mango? Try these Beer-garitas with Chili-lime rimming salt, they'd be another perfect addition to your Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza.

Come back tomorrow for part 2--Mango Salsa!

Beer-garitas with Chili-Lime Rimming Salt, Part 2

Welcome back for Beer-garitas with Chili-Lime Salt, Part 2. (Read Part 1 here, if you missed it yesterday.)

Kirst and I firmly believe that rimming your drinks can take a good drink and make it a great one. I mean really, who doesn't love glasses edged with some kind of complimentary flavor? Salt, sugar, vanilla icing with sprinkles? Not to mention it makes it look cool. You get the point.

Now meet our other sister/sister-in-law Jordan.She's beautiful, creative, and great at cooking and pairing what tastes go with what. Here she is with Kirst (she's the one on the left).

So knowing that about her, and our love of rimming salts and sugars, you'll see why when she suggested that we make a Chili-Lime rimming salt for these Beer-garitas, we did it...and we're so glad we did! In fact, we strongly suggest when you make the Beer-garitas from yesterday, you should make this Chili-Lime salt too!

Here's what you'll need:

1/4 c Kosher Salt

1 tsp Chili Powder

1 tsp Paprika

1 tbsp lime juice

a couple of lime wedges for rimming

And here's how to do it:

Measure out all the ingredients and dump them into the food processor.

Mix up until it's all combined and all the same texture and consistancy. (It should be a bit sticky looking)

Then, once it's all mixed up, place on a plate or serving dish with several lime wedges and it's ready to go!

Just use the lime wedge to make the rim of the glass sticky, then dip it in the salt.



We paired it with regular salt for the less adventurous, and it was quite the little spread.

Loved by boys and girls alike!

Happy Sipping!

Beer-garitas with Chili-Lime Rimming Salt, Part 1

If you are anything like my husband and me, you have different tastes when it comes to your drinks. He prefers beer (hence The Adams weekly beer column). I, on the other hand, prefer most other drinks than beer--although I'm coming along in my appreciation for it. 

Anyway, I'd think it's pretty safe to say that this might be the case for most couples, so imagine our excitement when we discovered that the two loves can be combined into the perfect co-ed beverage.
 We bring you: Beer-garitas with Chili-Lime Rimming Salt. And at this time of year, we thought it'd be just perfect for the upcoming football parties you'll be throwing (go Eagles!**),or any co-ed party really. 

 ** I am supposed to make a disclaimer that this team is not supported by all Sips Etc authors--(but I will say, it is only supported by the coolest ones).

Today, we'll show you how to make the Beer-garitas. Tomorrow, for Part 2, we'll show you how to make the Chili-Lime Rimming Salt (which is such a fantastic addition, if I do say so myself).

Here's what you'll need:

48 oz. Beer (some prefer Corona's, some Pabst Blue Ribbon, but I'm sure most any light beer will do).

12 oz. Limeade Concentrate

6 oz. Tequila

1 can of Sprite (optional, though not used here)

A pitcher

Here's how to do it:

Pour the beer into the pitcher.  Tip: tilt the pitcher as you pour, it helps reduce the amount of fizz at the top.

Next add the limeade concentrate, then add the tequila. (Here is where you'd add the Sprite also)

Tip: once the limeade concentrate can is empty, just fill it up half way with tequila instead of using a measuring cup.

And that's it! Just Mix. Pour. Sip.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Part 2.

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