Tuesday, November 21, 2006

100 Posts on La Vida Dulce MeansTequila Time

In celebration of the 100th post on this blog, let's have cocktails from an old recipe booklet published by Tequila Sauza, another little gem from Granny's collection. Granny and Gramps visited Mexico, often during the holidays. While Gramps played in golf tournaments for charity, Granny would shop and relax by the pool. During one trip they were given a personal tour of the Tequila Sauza plant. Must have been fun, since they brought back some very fine tequila. Salud!

BERTHA - adapted from Tequila Sauza Cocktails
makes one cocktail
1 1/2 oz. TEQUILA SAUZA SILVER
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime
Dash of red wine, like a cabernet or zinfandel
Pour into a shaker, gently swish around once or twice, then pour into a tall highball glass filled with commercially made cracked ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon and a stemmed cherry.

SUNSET SAUZA
makes one cocktail
1/2 oz. simple syrup or light honey
1 oz. lemon juice
2 oz. TEQUILA SAUZA GOLD
Mix well and serve in cocktail glass with shaved ice.

DAIQUIRI
makes one cocktail
1 1/2 oz. TEQUILA SAUZA GOLD
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Shake well with ice and strain into a wine glass.

SILK STOCKINGS
makes one cocktail
1 1/2 oz. TEQUILA SAUZA SILVER
2 oz. half & half
1 oz. White Creme de Cacao
1 oz. Grenadine syrup
Place all ingredients into a blender with 1/2 cup cracked ice and mix for about 1 minute. Pour into cocktail glass and garnish with a stemmed cherry and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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