Celebrate Mexican Independence DayYou don"t have to wait until May to get crazy in a Mexican way. Tomorrow is Mexican Independence Day. Celebrate with a Spicy "Rita, created By Henry Lopez, Head Bartender Nick and Toni"s, East Hampton, NY and owner, Court and Spark, Brooklyn, NY
Spicy Margarita Recipe
Muddled Orange Slice and Jalepeno Pepper
2 parts Avion Reposado Tequila
3/4 part Cointreau
1/2 part Fresh Sour Mix
3/4 part Fresh Squeezed Lime
Shake and strain over fresh ice in a partially salted margarita and garnish with a lime or orange wedge.
Bachelorette Parties - Idea #7: Crazy for LoveWe"ve recently reignited our love affair with tequila, specifically spicy jalapeno tequila. Get your bachelorette party started with this Crazy for Love from the Paramount Hotel in New York City.
CRAZY FOR LOVE · 2 oz Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila · 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice · ¾ oz Agava Nectar
Combine Ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into a rocks glass (salted rim optional. Garnish with a lime wheel. Cheers!
Dita Von Teese"s Cointreau MargaDitaDita Von Teese was at the Rosewood Mansion last week to launch her new cocktail with Cointreau: the MargaDita. You can make it yourself with the recipe below or order at The Mansion Bar at Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek for $15. Dita says the MargaDita is a "tantalizing haute-cocktail with a spicy twist."
Cointreau® MargaDita Recipe 1 oz Cointreau ® 1 oz Silver Tequila 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 oz Monin Rose Syrup 1 pinch Chipotle Spice
Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled coup glass. Garnish with Yellow Rose of Texas. For an added kick, add a chipotle and salt rim.
After the launch, Dita headed to the House of Blues Dallas to perform her show "Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray!"
