Three Great Cocktails For Your Cinco De Mayo Celebration

The margarita has to be one of the greatest cocktails ever invented.The combination of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice is so natural that it really doesn’t matter who invented it (a 3:2:1 ratio is a good starting point). The following recipe is a true keeper in your party hand book, and is

brought to us by Mesa Grill mixologist Laurence Kretchmer. It’s critical to use fresh lime juice, of course. I prefer silver (also called blanco) tequila; and suggest everyone look for the words “100 percent blue agave” on the label. The triple sec contributes balancing sweetness, but less flavor than the other ingredients—Cointreau is always a good choice, and recently the venerable Combier brand has become available in the United States. You can also leave out the triple sec.

Agave Margarita

Combine 2 oz 100 percent blue agave blancotequila

1 1/4 oz fresh lime juice and 1/2 oz agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with ice

Shake vigorously; strain into an ice-filled rocks glass (rimmed with salt, if desired).

Add a lime wedge is often used as a garnish, but this Margarita is plenty tart without it.

Like every lady I like to kick back and have a cocktail or two or three or four.. The next day I feel sluggish and I don’t want to exercise or even shop… You ladies know the feeling.

It’s fun when you are throwing back all those tequila shots, but the day after is a different story.  Well if you are watching your waistlines like myself, then I have found the perfect drink to keep you slim all summer. I have really been stepping up my workouts, and I don’t want to blow all my hard work on several cocktails. These two yummy drinks are perfect for any spring soiree, and are just  85 to 150 calories per serving..   Just follow this easy and delicious recipe and you want fill like you are missing out on all the fun.