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

Leslie Baker · September 8, 2017

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!! Hurricane Edition!!

Leslie Baker · August 25, 2017

Hey Mommas!! Happy Friday to ya!! It's been a busy but exciting week around the Momma Mojito HQ! We have some very exciting news coming to Momma Mojito, but we're going to keep a secret a bit longer! But trust us, this surprise is going to be worth the wait!! :)

I am so glad it's Friday, but it's a bit of an ominous Friday with the looming Hurricane Harvey coming into the Texas coast. If you've been following along, you'll know I'm a former Texas Aggie (whoop!) and I spent 4 great years in College Station, Texas which is about an hour and a half northwest of Houston. When I was a freshman there in College Station, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and many students from LSU and other Louisiana universities were transferred to A&M because of the damage to their schools. Hurricane Rita followed closely behind and I retreated home turning a normal 5 hour drive into a 10 hour drive in all the chaos and traffic of people evacuating. Years later, Mr. Mojito and I were married and I was pregnant with our first kiddo when Hurricane Ike plowed through the Texas coast right on up through College Station. We lived in an itty-bitty 600 square feet fourplex that had literally the biggest cockroaches you've ever seen in your life!! Those suckers were monster-size!! I still think I have nightmares about those things!! Anyway, our parents desperately wanted us to evacuate and looking back--they probably knew what they were talking about seeing as how that house probably provided us absolutely zero protection. But, we were young and stubborn and decided to ride it out. We even threw a Hurricane Watch Party and had games and drinks (for everyone except this pregnant momma!) and really had a blast while we watched The Weather Channel nervously! We ended up losing lots of trees and power lines on our street, but not too much else besides that. We were lucky thank goodness.

Those experiences are all peanuts compared to what the people along the Texas coast are going to be going through this weekend. So since I am sure no one in the affected areas is reading this right now (hopefully you all are evacuated---if not, then get your butt movin' mommas!!), how about the rest of us have a cocktail while we wait and hope for the best for Texas?? And what better cocktail than the Hurricane??? Absolutely!! The Hurricane is a really great cocktail that has come to greatness through Mardi Gras culture in New Orleans, and with good reason--it's strong, delicious, and easy to drink.

In this recipe, I utilized our new gorgeous Mason Jar Cactus Shaker and Sipper which makes this recipe a breeze! All you have to do is whip it up in the shaker, and then strain into the sipper and you're good to go!! You actually don't even have to strain if you don't want to, you can just drink it with the cocktail shaker part removed or switch out the lid with the Prickly Pear lid!! Yes that's right---the lids are interchangeable!!! Score!! The only reason to strain is the pulp. If the lime and orange pulp don't bother you, then by all means--make it easy on yourself like I did and pop the Prickly Pear lid on there and call it a day.

So here's the recipe mommas!! Cheers and here's hoping for a safe weekend for everyone!!! See you next time!! ;)

xx, Momma Mojito

MOMMA MOJITO'S HURRICANE

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Clear Rum (2 oz for you mommas that like it strong!!)
1.5 oz Dark Rum (2 oz for you mommas that like it strong!!)
2 oz Passion Fruit Juice (Hard to find sometimes--look in the cold area of your grocery store next to the fresh Orange Juice---if you can't find then substitute a tropical fruit juice blend!!)
1 oz Orange Juice
Juice of Half a Lime
1 tbsp Simple Syrup
1 tbsp Grenadine
Garnishes such as orange wheel, lime wheel, and a cherry (optional and not necessary if you are drinking in our Prickly Pear Cactus Sipper)

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, fill with ice. Squeeze lime juice into the shaker. Now pour in the rest of the ingredients. Shake vigorously until cold. Now if you're using our Cactus Collection, simply pop the lid on and you're good to go. If not, pour into a glass. (Straining is only necessary if you don't like pulp!!!) Garnish, if desired, and enjoy!! Cheers mommas!!

Pop the lid on and you're good to go!! Cheers!! :)

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

Leslie Baker · August 11, 2017

(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!!) — (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!!

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

Leslie Baker · July 28, 2017

Hey mommas!!! Happy Friday!!! Hope you all had a wonderful week and are excited about the weekend!! :)

So some of you that have been following along with me for a while now will know that I'm a Texas girl at heart. I'm displaced a little up here in Oklahoma, but that doesn't change the fact that deep down I will always be a Texas girl. Texas is my home state, and it's truly hard to compare any other state to Texas. Sorry Oklahoma, but it's true. Now don't get me wrong--I've come to know that Oklahoma is a great state too and honestly--I would have never known had I not lived here the past 5 years. There really are some great people here in Oklahoma and they've made us feel very welcome. However, there's just something different about Texas. It has and always will feel like home. One of these days, my little family has every intention on getting back home to Texas. But for now, we'll keep on enjoying Oklahoma as our adopted state.

One of the things that is totally unique and special to the state of Texas (among many things) is HEB. Those of you mommas from Texas know exactly about the wonder that is HEB and you don't need me to tell you how great it is. It's seriously one of the things that I miss most about Texas. I have never enjoyed a grocery store more than HEB. Sorry Oklahomans, but you're missing out there. There's a lot of great things about Oklahoma, but amazing grocery stores is not one of them. To have seriously wonderful produce and products at the best pricing you can get and provide it all in a organized, clean, and super friendly facility....I mean it's amazing. You've gotta see it to believe it.

So because I adore HEB so much and really do miss shopping there, I get my HEB fix by keeping up with them on social media since we don't have their stores up here in Oklahoma. Last week, they posted the most delicious Frosé recipe, and it looked so good that I just had to try it. Normally, I find a recipe I think sounds good, and I adapt it in some way in which I think may be a little better. Well, leave it to HEB to come up with a recipe that needs no adaptation. So, coming to you courtesy of the amazing people at HEB, here is a Frosé that you definitely need in your life. It's so simple to make, so delicious, and icy cold. It may just be my new second favorite summer drink, coming in behind the Mojito of course! ;) Whip up a batch this weekend and enjoy!! Cheers mommas!! See you next week!!

xx, Momma Mojito

HEB FROSE (Frozen Rosé)

Ingredients:

1 bottle of Rosé Wine (any kind will work--I recommend one that's not too sweet like Charles & Charles Rosé...HEB recommends Forty Ounce Rosé)
1/4 cup of Vodka (I recommend Tito's)
2 Cups of Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Grenadine

Directions:

Pour entire bottle of Rosé into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours. When frozen, pop out the cubes and place in a blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until it has reached desired consistency. Pour in stemless wine glasses (might I suggest some of our gorgeous wine glasses that can be found here) and garnish with a sprig of mint and a strawberry with each glass. Serve immediately. Cheers mommas!!

(To see original recipe by HEB, go to https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-item/fros-frozen-ros-cocktail-/1398973763554?_requestid=523408)

Want to see the Video Recipe?? Check it out on Facebook: Frosé from H-E-B

It's Friday Cocktail Time!! Rum Punch Edition!!

Leslie Baker · July 21, 2017

Hey mommas!!! Happy Friday!! Who's ready for the weekend?? I know I sure am! Have you mommas been melting out there in these 100 degree temps this week?? Wow. Summer officially showed up to the party and she is hot, hot, hot!!

When it gets this hot outside, all I really want to do is float around the pool with a cocktail in hand. I mean, what else are you supposed to do when it gets this hot?? The perfect cocktail for poolside sippin' is my Rum Punch. It's super easy to throw together in a hurry because who really wants to spend 10 minutes making a cocktail when you're trying to go cool down in the pool?? Right?? My Rum Punch has gotcha covered. It's fruity, refreshing, and oh so easy to drink plus you can make it in less than 2 minutes--promise! Now, you can throw it in one of our adorable tumblers, or a Yeti cup, heck--you could even pour it up in a red Solo cup! But--- it looks extra delicious in our brand NEW Iridescent Pineapple Sippers!! I mean have you seen these girls?? They are the cutest cups EVER!! (Find them under our Drinkware tab!) The iridescent color is even cuter in person and the light gold glitter on the leaves is just so fun!! It's the perfect glass to soak up this last bit of summer! There is no way you can have a drink in this adorable glass without a smile on your face! It really is that fun!! :)

So, get yourself one of these adorable glasses then make yourself this delicious Rum Punch and take your butt to the pool, the lake, whatever! I've been known to sit in my kids' kiddy pool and I'm not ashamed to admit it. It's hot out there mommas so stay cool....and hydrated!! ;) (Oh and tag me @mommamojito in your summer sippin' party pics!!) Hope you all have a fun summer weekend!! See ya next week mommas!!

xx, Momma Mojito

MOMMA MOJITO'S RUM PUNCH

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Orange Juice
1/4 oz. Grenadine
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Juice of Half a Lime
Optional Garnish of a Cherry and Orange Slice OR use our new Iridescent Pineapple Sipper

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, fill with ice. Pour all ingredients in and shake vigorously until just chilled. Now no need to strain---just pour it all straight into the glass of your choice and garnish with a cherry and a orange slice OR pour into your Iridescent Pineapple Sipper and you're good to go! Cheers Mommas!!