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It's Friday Cocktail Time!! Paloma Edition!!

Leslie Baker ·

Hey mommas!! Happy Friday to ya!! Can you believe September is already here?? This time of year seems to go by so fast.  There are so many school activities, fall festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then before you know it Christmas will be here.  I don't know about you mommas but every year I get excited about Pumpkin Spice Latte time!! I'm actually enjoying a PSL as I write this post.  Yes I know it's a little warm outside for a hot latte but I don't care okay?! PSL time only comes once a year ya know!! ;)

This weekend of course I am nervously watching the approach of Hurricane Irma and hoping it fizzles out and doesn't become a massive disaster like Harvey.  Thinking about you Floridians this weekend and hope everyone stays safe!! Speaking of hurricanes, I want to thank you all so much for helping us raise money for the victims in Texas.  We raised a ton and collected all sorts of items here locally in OKC and sent them off to those in need in Texas, and we are so proud to have been able to help contribute to such a worthy cause.  Also, I had the great pleasure of helping out today with the local Indie Trunk Show girls here in OKC at the Regional Food Bank sorting and bagging up a HUGE amount of blueberries to feed hungry families here in Oklahoma!! It was great messy fun and I'm so glad I got to represent Momma Mojito today by giving back to the community.

Now the weekend is officially here and I'm so ready to kick my feet up a little after a long and exhausting week.  To quench my thirst while I'm kicking back this weekend, I'll be sippin' on my delicious and delightful Palomas!! A Paloma is a bright and crisp Mexican cocktail that is easy to drink and so fruity and refreshing!!  It is a gorgeous blush-colored cocktail that is as tasty as it is pretty.  Bonus--it only takes a few ingredients and it's super simple to make!!  So here it is mommas...hope you love it just as much as I do!! Wishing you all a safe and relaxing weekend!! Cheers mommas!! :)

xx, Momma Mojito

 

MOMMA MOJITO'S PALOMA

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Good Quality Silver Tequila (I used 1800)
  • 1 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • Small splash of Simple Syrup
  • Club Soda to Taste
  • Salt for Rim (optional)
  • Lime Wedge for Garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.  Shake until combined.  Pour over ice in a salt-rimmed highball glass or other glass of your choice.  Add Club Soda to the top and stir lightly.  Garnish as desired and enjoy! Cheers mommas!!

It's Friday Cocktail Time!! THE Margarita Edition!!

Leslie Baker ·

(Side note---my embroidered kimono shown here will be available for purchase next week! Necklaces, olive top, cocktail shaker available NOW!!...Another side note--Didn't Mr. Mojito pick out gorgeous flowers??? He's the sweetest!!)

Hey mommas!!! Happy Friday!! Today is a bit of a bittersweet Friday around here because it's our last official Friday of summer!! School starts next Friday for my kiddos!! We're excited to get back on a routine, but man it's always so sad to see summer go.  It's been such a busy summer.  I feel like it just got started and now it's already over. Bummer.

Well, I need a cocktail.  How about you mommas?? Did you know after an entire year of Friday Cocktail Times, I haven't made a margarita for you mommas?!! Whaaaaat??? Isn't that crazy?? I know. I love a good margarita---I mean who doesn't right?  Well, I've been waiting for just the right time to whip up a margarita recipe for you mommas, so what better time than my first video edition of Friday Cocktail Time?!!

PLUS!! It's an extra special edition, because we just released our adorable Cactus Cocktail Shaker which makes its debut in the video recipe!!  You NEED this cocktail shaker!! It is so stinkin' cute, I can hardly stand it.  Trust me--you'll feel the same way.  It makes a fabulous gift too!! Guaranteed that you won't find it in just any store.  It's such a unique and adorable addition to your bar and I know you're going to love it! Go to the Drinkware tab to get yours stat!! ;) So here it is mommas, my signature and delicious margarita...be sure to check out the video link below too!! :) Cheers mommas and adios summer!!

xx, Momma Mojito

 

MOMMA MOJITO'S SIGNATURE MARGARITA

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. High Quality Silver Tequila (Patron, 1800, etc--I used 1800 in mine!)
  • 1 oz. High Quality Orange Liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Gran Gala)
  • Fresh Juice of Half a Lime (not the mini Key West limes but NORMAL sized limes!!)
  • Agave Nectar (1/4 oz nectar mixed with 1/4 oz water)--you don't want it too sweet!
  • Kosher Salt, Margarita Salt, Sugar (whichever you prefer) for the Rim
  • Lime Wedge for Garnish

Directions:

Take a lime wedge, and run it over the rim of your glass.  (You can use whatever glass you prefer--martini, margarita, rocks glass, etc.)  Now dip the rim of the glass in the salt and shake off the excess.  Set aside.  Now, fill your cocktail shaker with ice.  Add tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar mixture, and lime juice to the cocktail shaker.  Shake until thoroughly chilled...approximately 10-20 seconds.  Strain into your glass.  You can serve over ice if you prefer but it's cold and delicious just how it is.  Garnish with the lime wedge.  Cheers mommas!!