Just popping in today for a quick hello and to wish a special gal in the world of blogging a Happy Birthday! Regan Jones, fellow Dietitian and owner of ReganMillerJones, Inc is celebrating her 40th birthday today!
Even though I have never met Regan, she inspires so many of us and has made the world of blogging a small, tight-knit community by co-founding Healthy Aperture and Recipe Redux, two communities that I am a part of and love. I have had the pleasure of working with her on some blogging campaigns through Healthy Aperture and I am so thankful for the opportunities she has provided me with. Regan is one of my role models- she makes her dreams a reality and I want to be more like her!
Gretchen organized a virtual surprise birthday party for her and no party can be complete without fun drinks and some treats. Hopefully I can meet the beloved Regan in 2015!
Today I am sharing one of our favorite on-the-rocks margaritas which is a simple recipe passed along from my sisters-in-law.
Being from Texas, margaritas can be found in just about any restaurant, but it’s always fun to make them at home and save some money.
And you should know I don’t really make fun drinks at home; I usually just stick with wine or beer….however, margaritas are hands-down my favorite adult beverage and these are just perfect, not to mention easy!
I know margarita mix is even easier but you won’t regret the homemade version. And I should mention that growing up in Texas I never ordered on-the-rocks margaritas, because I just loved their frozen ones, but this is an exception because these are fantastic.
I prefer silver tequila, but you can use whatever you like.
In addition to our Texas days, these margaritas remind me of our biennial family reunion to Hawaii- we meet up with my brother’s family and my parents as well. There is no shortage of these babies. I know it’s still winter, but these are good any time of the year.
Chips and salsa optional. 😉
Enjoy this one- we sure do!
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- 2 ounce tequila (I prefer silver)
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tablespoons agave
- 2-3 ounces splash of club soda, seltzer or sparking water like Perrier
- Ice
- In a drink mixer add a few pieces of ice, tequila, lime juice and agave. Shake well. Pour the entire content of mixer into a glass over additional ice. Top with club soda or seltzer and fresh lime wedges or slices.
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I haven’t had a Margarita in over 15 years (long story but it involves pitchers of margaritas, free-pouring friends, the worst hangover ever, and an 18 mile run 🙂 ). If I ever dared to drink one again, I do actually prefer them on the rocks..this sounds tempting.
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Haha, sorry to hear that Debbie. Everyone has one of those stories. For me it’s Stella beer. Oh makes me queasy just thinking of it. 😉
See! I love Stella!
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Lol, well yeah I did too (that one night)….
Yum! I’ll have to try this out when the weather calls for it! We always get some warm spurts here in Northern CA this time of year!
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Love me a good margarita, and yours looks fabulous! Dare I say, I drank more than my fair share of margaritas when I was a college girl in Texas?! Cheers!!
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Yes, it’s part of the culture there! Ha!
when are you coming back to texas? we need a margarita date!
I don’t know but as soon as I have it figured out we should definitely plan a date! 🙂