Orange Juice Margarita

 

Today just wouldn't be right if we didn't share a yummy margarita recipe. But really, when aren't margaritas in season?! 

We've been known to share a twist on the original margarita a time or two, but this Orange Juice Margarita has been topping the list lately. Plus it's got all that extra vitamin C, and isn't that what the CDC is suggesting what we do with our lives right now. 

So really drinking this margarita is kind of, sorta of healthy. So here's to all of our health. 

And May 5th. 

And the invention of tequila. 

ORANGE JUICE MARGARITA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

- 1 52oz bottle of orange juice (We use Indian River Select juice in the original flavor. Blood Orange is a great alternative for a tangier flavor!)
- 1 cup of tequila 
- 1/3 cup of Triple Sec
- 1/3 cup of lime juice
- Optional: orange slices for garnish
- Optional: salt or sugar for rim

INSTRUCTIONS

1: Cut orange into slices. 
2: If rimming glasses with salt or sugar, rub the juice from an orange slice on the rim of the glass and then dip into salt or sugar. 
3: Mix orange juice, tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice together in a pitcher. Stir and then serve cold. 

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER MARGARITA RECIPES

Peach Raspberry Margarita

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe

Champagne Margaritas

Mermaid Margarita Recipe

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Mexican Inspired Charcuterie Board

Our love for Mexican food runs deep. I mean what's not to love about chips, salsa, margaritas, and -my personal favorite - cheese dip?! Today we present to you the Mexican Inspired Charcuterie Board. 

It's just as amazing as it sounds. And now we've been ruined of all other charcuterie boards forever. 

A few weeks ago we were trying to think of a quick pre-soccer practice snack. Practice falls in that weird time frame that you have to decide to eat dinner at 4:30p.m. or 8:30p.m. (or both). Charcuterie boards I've found are a good way to sneak in a little healthy snack/dinner. 

Call me crazy, but I feel like my kids are almost willing to eat a veggie more this way. It's as if broccolli being artfully styled near a block of cheese somehow makes it more appetizing. 

As we approached Cinco de Mayo, I thought why not make a Mexican Inspired one? It was super easy to come up with items to put on it (not to mention - all the dips!!!), and the kids loved it. 

I've thrown it in a few different entertaining situations we've had lately, and its been a huge crowd pleaser! 

We're chatting about all the different ways you can create your own Mexican Inspired Charcuterie Board on Savvy Sassy Moms. Pop over to check it out, and don't forget to swing by and grab the Strawberry Margarita recipe Carrie Beth shared a few weeks ago. Your Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot yummier! 

What are some of your favorite ways to make Charcuterie Boards? 

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Cocktail Confessions: Champagne Margaritas

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  A friend of mine recently told me that Cinco de Mayo was her favorite holiday after Christmas.  I was surprised by that statement, but it got me thinking...cheese dip, salsa, guacamole, tacos, margaritas...what's not to love?!?!

A frozen margarita is my all-time favorite cocktail.  Hands down!  I love them year round, but they taste just like summer to me and since that is my favorite season maybe that is where my love for margaritas come from.   I saw this on Pinterest a while back and it made me laugh out loud.

We set out to come up with a bubbly twist on the classic margarita recipe just in time for Cinco de Mayo and the results were quite delicious!

Adding champagne to the recipe gave it just a little something extra and made it taste oh so good!  To see the full recipe visit Savvy Sassy Moms HERE.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Queso. Tacos. MARGARITAS!
What's not to love about Cinco de Mayo?
It's like a holiday celebrating some of my favorite things all rolled into one!

We wrote the following post for The Avenue, but thought we would share it here too.
Celebrating Cinco can be just as fun at home as it is at your favorite Mexican restaurant, and you save yourself the Uber fee. ;)

HOW TO CELEBRATE CINCO AT HOME

Nothing is more fun than having a reason to celebrate - and what holiday is more fun that one that gives reason to eat copious amounts of guacamole and indulge in frosty margaritas? Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and while we would all love to spend the entire day enjoying Cheeky’s gorgeous patio and divine Mexican inspired fares sometimes logistically it is just not possible. Have no fear - planning your own spectacular Cinco de Mayo celebration is easy in just a few simple steps. 

Flavors of the Fiesta

The magic of Cinco de Mayo lies in the food. Delicious tacos, creamy queso, and sizzling fajitas give inspiration to an easy themed menu. With little effort you can create a meal your family or guests will be swooning over. If you need a little more inspiration to create your party meal try out one of these Mexican cuisine cookbooks. Traditional, gluten-free, and even slow cooker options are available - yum! 

Hello crockpot! ;)

Set the Table

One of our favorite things about Cinco de Mayo are all the bright festive colors that are often paired with the cultural decor. You can easily set the tone for your celebration by creating a festive table for your guests. These Spanish inspired dishes from Bed Bath & Beyond are so colorful and fun. We also love these coordinating traditional margarita glasses, or for a unique twist these hammered copper ones. 

Craft a Cocktail

Cinco de Mayo is all about the margarita. Surprise your guests and create a fun twist on the classic cocktail, or pick up one of the yummy pre-made mixes available from Williams-Sonoma. The Mango-Passion Fruit  and Strawberry-Watermelon flavors are not ones to miss!

Make it Fun

At home celebrations always lend to more flexibility than celebrations at a public place. Use that freedom to your advantage to add a special twist to your party. Create a game, throw on some mariachi music and dance, or go with a timeless classic - the piñata. We love this festive one from Michaels. 

OTHER FIESTA WORTHY POSTS

Cinco de Mayo Dips

3 Ingredient Fiesta Chicken

Apricot Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Chicken Tortilla Soup

How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo?