November 17, 2010

Easy Thanksgiving Drink Recipes that will Trump the Turkey!

We all know how stressful preparing for Thanksgiving dinner can be, but why not lighten the workload with simple yet delicious cocktail recipes! Mom, cookbook author, and celebrity chef Marcela Valladolid, star of hit Food Network show ‘Mexican Made Easy,’ has partnered with Sauza Tequila to create easy-to-make, fresh tasting margaritas at home—no fancy tools and no exotic ingredients!
WARM WINTER MARGARITA
Perfect for a cold day. This drink is full of flavor and makes the tequila blend smoothly.

Ingredients – Serves 4:
3 ½ cups apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups dried fruit of your choice
2 tbs granulated sugar
4 shot glasses Sauza® Silver Tequila

Directions:
Combine apple juice and cinnamon in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick carefully. Add sugar, dried fruit, and tequila. Mix well. Serve warm.

CRANBERRY MINT MARGARITA
As families gather for Thanksgiving festivities, cranberries seem to be on everyone’s plate.  So why not have them in your glass as well?

Ingredients:
16 oz. cranberry/raspberry juice
8 oz.  lemon/lime soda
6 oz. Sauza Silver Tequila
8 mint leaves for garnish

Combine all ingredients except mint leaves in a pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with two mint leaves.

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