It's that time of year again - time to start thinking about Hubby's birthday party. I'm actually ahead of the game this year, with the decision to pare down the celebrations and a new motivation to start exploring more Mexican cooking! Last year was a bit, well...hectic! It was a great time celebrating a milestone with David, family and friends, however, I have to admit the house was heaving with 40+ people inside! This year, I'm looking to celebrate his birthday with a more intimate occasion, but highlighting some of his favorite fun food.
You can't have a party without some festive libations, right? Our first house party together was... a bit out of hand! Picture this: David behind a fully loaded bar and a seemingly endless list of alcohol recipes from an electronic Brookstore purchased bartender's guide. I'm surprised he stayed vertical as long as he did! Since then, we have tweaked our house parties to include music, food and a limited menu of beverages: always a non-alcoholic choice, sparkling waters and three alcoholic choices. This year with our Mexican theme it has to include cervezas (beer), zinfandel wine (it works well with Mexican cuisine) and for the third, I like to offer a cocktail to greet my guests, so for inspiration I turned to Rick Bayless. His take on Mexican cuisine and parties is both refreshing and inspiring!
http://www.rickbayless.com/
Low and behold, the perfect cocktail: Margarita Champagne - the most pleasant mix of a bubbly, celebratory fizz with something uniquely Mexican. Thank you Rick, I think my Husband is going to enjoy his birthday this year!
Champagne Margarita
Makes 8 6-ounce drinks
Recipe from Season 6 of Mexico - One Plate at a Time
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup Cointreau
1 cup silver tequila (I like El Tesoro and Partida)
Superfine sugar, if needed for added sweetness
1 lime, cut in half, for serving
Coarse (Kosher) salt, for serving
1 bottle Champagne or other sparkling wine
Directions
Just before serving, strain the mixture to remove the zest, and pour enough salt into a saucer to cover the bottom. Rub a lime half over the rim of each champagne glass and upend into the salt to crust it lightly. Pour about 3 ounces of the tequila mixture into each glass, fill the rest of the way with Champagne or sparkling wine and hand to one of your lucky guests.
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...and what a party it was. I was feeling a little rough this morning --- Carolyn had to drive some water to me in the middle of my Get-Out-The-Vote door hanger drop --- but it was worth it as usual. You are the best host, Kathryn. And David clearly knows he is the luckiest man in the world! Thanks for a great evening!
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