Makeshift Margarita

Posted on September 20, 2018 by melsmosaic

Recently I just really wanted a margarita (ok, I can’t say I only seek them out every once in awhile, they are a staple, next to wine). So went to make one and what did I (not) have:

-pre-mixed stuff (love Jose Cuervo Ready to Drink Lite Margaritas)
-non-alcoholic margarita mix
-lime juice
-any limes, period

While I did have the basics of tequila and triple sec, I was finding myself between a rock and a hard place. What to do? While staring at my fridge (luckily with the door open), I realized I had several grapefruit and some lime seltzer…time to concoct.

So, I basically just squeezed the grapefruit for some fresh citrus juice, poured some tequila and some triple sec in the glass then topped it off some La Croix Sparkling Lime water. That water would give me some thought of margarita lime, right? Shook it then poured it over ice. Dang, this makeshift margarita was pretty dang good. Will definitely have to make it again.

Cheers!

Jose meet Stirrings

Posted on June 30, 2016 by melsmosaic

Was totally in the mood for a margarita and didn’t have any of the great pre-mixed/alcohol-holding stuff at home. And, didn’t feel like driving to the liquor store to get some. But of course I have the essential components to make one of the essential drinks in life (tied with wine, 2nd in line to water) — tequila and triple sec — but not the rest.

So when I went to the closest grocery store to get some food (with initials WF, meaning they can’t have super unnatural, chemical-saturated, 10-syllable ingredient products), I bumped into some margarita mix. Darn! Inspected, thought for about 5 seconds, purchased.

It was Stirrings. They tell you to add 1.5 oz of tequila to 3 oz of mix. I did 1 oz Jose Cuervo and 0.5 oz of triple sec (rough estimates). Perfect on the rocks, no salt. I was pretty impressed. Good to know for future binding situations.

Zquila

Posted on December 11, 2015 by melsmosaic

While traveling I of course had the opportunity to check out some new restaurants. First stop was in Ft. Collins, CO at Zquila. The name alone drew my attention.

Despite the cold weather, one must order a cold drink at an establishment like this with ingredients similar to the name. Margarita on the rocks, no salt, please.

At first glance this drink looked odd, too clear. But at first sip I was sold. I could have had a few more.

Ordered some guac to hold the table over and then since it was a cold day opted for some soup; went with tortilla.

It was a bit greasier than I expected but still very delicious. Nice mix of chicken and veggies. Perfect for a cold day.

This restaurant is totally worth checking out.

Anejo & Vino

Posted on October 26, 2014 by melsmosaic

The other night I went out to celebrate a friends 40th birthday at The Lounge at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown, in DC. Quite the place. I had never been there and it’s always nice to check out something new. And, it was amazingly nice for late October so we were able to sit outside, fully aware that they had those huge heaters for when it cooled down. The lounge had quite the menu and instead of going straight for wine, several cocktails caught my eye and I opted for the Morning Dew to begin. Not quite a margarita, but close. It was a perfect blend of anejo (tequila), fresh grapefuit, lemon and ginger on ice.

When that was done and more people arrived and wine was in full force, I went to California for some great vino. I found a Zin I’d never heard of, Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel. Fruity, leathery, very nice. Looking it up, it can range from $20-$25. I’m going to grab a couple bottles.