tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post6804601192793742037..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: ¡Tequila!Cocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54430723026654015882015-04-27T09:25:03.000-04:002015-04-27T09:25:03.000-04:00Isn't the bottle beautiful? Yes, I am shallow ...Isn't the bottle beautiful? Yes, I am shallow enough that I bought my first bottle just for the bottle. But then fell in love with the contents! :) Susan, you definitely need to try the sours, but also (next time you are here) we can take you to Nogales for the best and simplest margaritas ever. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-597479993259314202015-04-27T00:05:58.945-04:002015-04-27T00:05:58.945-04:00I am so very fussy about my margaritas that I rare...I am so very fussy about my margaritas that I rarely order them--only if I know they are good. Just the right amount of sweetness, lime juice, cointreau, and the right tequila! I've got some home made tamales in the freezer--I will try tequila sours instead of margaritas! BTW, that bottle of tequila is beautiful!Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-81238300189961895572015-04-25T20:26:01.968-04:002015-04-25T20:26:01.968-04:00Cathleen, I think I just had the perfect margarita...Cathleen, I think I just had the perfect margarita across the border in Nogales. It was simply silver tequila and Mexican lime juice. Nothing else. I think you might like these sours - they are as easy to drink as they are to make!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-83140454512329010462015-04-24T21:18:14.583-04:002015-04-24T21:18:14.583-04:00If these are better than a margarita, I must try i...If these are better than a margarita, I must try it! I have been trying to make the perfect margarita to no avail. We even had the bartender at our favorite restaurant (for the drinks, more than the food...) share his recipe with us, and let us buy the sweet and sour mix he uses! Still, just not the same. The picture of the drinks is making my mouth water - and such simple ingredients. Definitely going to give it a try!Cathleen | My Culinary Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390901882859861177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53665123030238280672015-04-19T11:43:00.817-04:002015-04-19T11:43:00.817-04:00Thanks, Nicole! Hope you enjoy a TS soon! They'...Thanks, Nicole! Hope you enjoy a TS soon! They'd be great with your Mexican breakfast/bruch casserole!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28663762638946750802015-04-19T09:27:15.069-04:002015-04-19T09:27:15.069-04:00We love tequila and are always looking for new way...We love tequila and are always looking for new ways to enjoy it - thanks for sharing!Nicole - RieglPalate.comhttp://rieglpalate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-55461423310857520542015-04-15T18:46:21.278-04:002015-04-15T18:46:21.278-04:00Too funny, John - I guess it's a quantity AND ...Too funny, John - I guess it's a quantity AND quality issue! When you are here, we will do some good tequila tasting. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-6378039100396847382015-04-15T18:37:20.233-04:002015-04-15T18:37:20.233-04:00Something tells me I have a lot to learn about teq...Something tells me I have a lot to learn about tequila. I tend to avoid it because it gives me heartburn, plus the fact it generally knocks me off my seat.john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4444654223060361922015-04-14T15:43:13.192-04:002015-04-14T15:43:13.192-04:00 You might not get your cooking done, but you migh... You might not get your cooking done, but you might also not notice that! 😀Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52279080080918431682015-04-14T15:34:02.741-04:002015-04-14T15:34:02.741-04:00Never had a Tequila Sour before, D.
Sounds so yumm...Never had a Tequila Sour before, D.<br />Sounds so yummy. I'll have to try one tonight while I'm cooking. ;) xoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7663639556391431402015-04-14T10:25:34.960-04:002015-04-14T10:25:34.960-04:00Wow - that Extra Añejo looks amazing. I want to se...Wow - that Extra Añejo looks amazing. I want to see if I can find it here... my reposado might have to take a back seat! I imagine La Perseverancia might be pretty wonderful, too. <br /><br />Yes, México is pretty amazing - I am so glad we love so close. We have a lot of exploring to do, and Oaxaca is one of the places I dream of going. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52128188597481449982015-04-13T12:05:30.857-04:002015-04-13T12:05:30.857-04:00Here is a link to one of the bottles.
https://www....Here is a link to one of the bottles.<br />https://www.beltramos.com/spirits/Jose-Cuervo-Tequila-Reserva-de-la-Familia-Anejo-w1244594cz The website says it costs $124.99. The bottle is dated and was sealed with wax although I don't recall that it was in a special box. I found that my hubby has been enjoying sharing shots of it with his buddies! I need to try it, too. <br />The second bottle was certainly way less expensive. It is called "La Perseverancia." Tequila reposado. I didn't research that one. Guess I don't have perseverance, heh, heh.<br />On a related subject, we tried mezcal when we went to Oaxaca and brought some home. We really liked it but have not splurged on more. If I ever go back there, I will bring home as much as is permitted. It was delicious! What an interesting country is Mexico!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25187782767674363942015-04-12T20:21:52.286-04:002015-04-12T20:21:52.286-04:00Thanks, Mimi!Thanks, Mimi!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27007256180179701802015-04-12T18:53:28.444-04:002015-04-12T18:53:28.444-04:00looks divine!!!looks divine!!!Chef Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815014496151080744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9825986555087389032015-04-12T18:52:32.915-04:002015-04-12T18:52:32.915-04:00Thanks, Liz - I hope Pete liked them!Thanks, Liz - I hope Pete liked them!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61099765090031533452015-04-12T18:51:50.957-04:002015-04-12T18:51:50.957-04:00That is such a sweet story, Caterina! What kinds d...That is such a sweet story, Caterina! What kinds did they give you?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7455207438930440432015-04-12T18:50:58.809-04:002015-04-12T18:50:58.809-04:00Your Indian-inspired cocktail sounds intriguing! :...Your Indian-inspired cocktail sounds intriguing! :)<br /><br />It sounds like you had the perfect introduction to añejo!!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-46313133569218645912015-04-12T18:49:02.807-04:002015-04-12T18:49:02.807-04:00I was never a big fan of margaritas, and I blamed ...I was never a big fan of margaritas, and I blamed the tequila. But I love these! Maybe you will, too, Christina!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-88615876459743895472015-04-12T18:46:56.728-04:002015-04-12T18:46:56.728-04:00Thanks, Greg - coming from you that means a lot!Thanks, Greg - coming from you that means a lot!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16807948678154941482015-04-12T17:43:09.243-04:002015-04-12T17:43:09.243-04:00Great post, David... sharing this with my Peter, ...Great post, David... sharing this with my Peter, who loves tequila! Lizzy (Good Things)http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32588209576299927862015-04-12T15:02:53.564-04:002015-04-12T15:02:53.564-04:00Mmmmm....that sounds really delicious! Because it&...Mmmmm....that sounds really delicious! Because it's been so warm (for 7,150 feet) we have started our afternoon drink in the sun. I do have two bottles of tequila that we have not tried. Here's the cute story about them. Several winters ago there was a knock at the door and two very cold Mexican nationals were invited inside to warm up. They had slid their pick up off the snowy and icy high mountain road above our house and could not get it out of the ditch.They had walked down the hill about 2 miles. We warmed them by the woodstove and offered hot tea while I got to practice my Spanish. They were so nice and grateful and told me that "the next time they went to Mexico they would bring us some bottles of the best tequila." We called them a tow truck and off they went. <br />A few months later they returned and presented us with the promised tequila. They were rather expensive ones, too. So...we will try your tequila sour very soon. Happy Spring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-36844773918850155382015-04-12T10:20:48.561-04:002015-04-12T10:20:48.561-04:00I discovered añejo about ten years ago on a trip t...I discovered añejo about ten years ago on a trip to Austin. At least I kind of remember I did., it's a little fuzzy ;-). This cocktail sounds wonderful, and I love the use of lemons! <br /><br />Just finished working on an Indian margarita for a client - with ginger and turmeric - you'd love it! Can't share recipe (legally) but maybe I started the mental culinary gears moving, and I bet it would be a fun afternoon of experimenting in your kitchen!<br />Xo, karinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20450589745403528142015-04-12T01:43:08.708-04:002015-04-12T01:43:08.708-04:00I'm not a big Tequila fan, but this sounds won...I'm not a big Tequila fan, but this sounds wonderful!! Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-60064711177788243362015-04-11T22:02:55.799-04:002015-04-11T22:02:55.799-04:00Fabulous. Period! GREGFabulous. Period! GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.com