TIP OF THE DAY: Agua Fresca For Cinco De Mayo

Make agua fresca for Cinco de Mayo. Photo © Raptor Captor | Fotolia.   In Spanish, agua fresca means fresh water. In culinary terms, it refers to a variety of refreshing cold drinks that are sold by street vendors and at cafés throughout Latin America; they’re also sold bottled and are whipped up at home.…
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Stoli Hot & Infused Jalapeño Vodka & A Recipe To Make Your Own

Thinking ahead to Cinco de Mayo? Bring something hot to the party—a bottle of Stoli Hot vodka, with jalapeño flavor and a hint of chipotle smoke. You can also make your own (recipe below). Introduced last year as a new flavor, Stoli Hot is a reformulated version of the 1962 flavor, Pepper (Pertsovka). Another 1962…
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RECIPE: The World’s Best Margarita Is The Tamarindo (Tamarind) Margarita

Is this the best Margarita in the world? It’s pretty special. Photo courtesy Tequila Avión.   Margaritas come in all shapes, sizes, and in a variety of expressions—from the classic straight up to frozen to flavors such as mango and passionfruit. Some are made with mixes (good, bad and average). The best are made with…
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COOKING VIDEO: Make Jalapeño Poppers On The Grill

  This year is the 20th anniversary of the jalapeño popper, a hot little nugget that enjoys a cold beer. The original poppers were jalapeño chiles stuffed with cheese, battered and deep-fried—a spicy American snack version of the Mexican dish, chiles rellenos (stuffed bell peppers). They were created by McCain Foods for the restaurant/foodservice industry.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Serve Punch To A Crowd

Punch is a festive and easy way to serve a crowd. Photo courtesy El Jimador.   If you’re expecting a large crowd on Cinco de Mayo, a bowl of punch can make your life easier. It holds a large amount and guests serve themselves, sparing you from the mixologist job. And, guests love a good…
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