35+ of the Best Margarita Recipes! Most people are familiar with the traditional lime margarita, frozen or on the rocks, with a salted rim. Some might say that you can’t improve on the original. But that doesn’t stop us from trying! We definitely don’t shy away from margaritas with interesting ingredients such as different fruits, …
Cocktails
Cocktail Recipes
With the amount of time we spend in Mexico, we are familiar with all things tequila, including the ubiquitous margarita. While the traditional lime version is still a favorite, we sometimes like to branch out. Strawberry, mango, and other fruit flavors are pretty easy to find in most restaurants and bars, often served frozen. They …
When I arrived in Seville, Spain, I had visions of enjoying a lovely glass of Sangria while sitting at an outdoor cafe while lazily watching the world go by. I quickly learned that Spaniards aren’t as enamored by Sangria as I had thought, and that many restaurants peddle overprices glasses to tourists. Instead, locals in …
The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink. It is made simply with lime, sugar, and Cachaça, a distilled liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice. The flavor is similar to light rum, but the fermentation process gives Cachaça a unique aroma and taste. The drink has a crisp fresh flavor that perfectly compliments its exotic homeland. You can find …
After we arrived in Lima, we were very quickly on the hunt for a Pisco Sour. This is Peru’s national drink, made using Pisco – a white brandy made from distilled wine made from muscat grapes. The cocktail also features the limes that have made both the drink and the ceviche in Peru legendary. The …