MOTHER’S DAY: Cabernet Sauvignon Margarita Recipe

An easy way to do something special for Mom is to serve her a cocktail created just for her. That was the thinking of Sauza Tequila, creator of the Mama Rita Margarita. Most moms enjoy a Margarita as well as a glass of wine, so here’s a twist that combines both. The recipe uses agave…
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CINCO DE MAYO: How We Celebrated ~ Part I ~ Tequila Herradura

Some days, we can understand why so many people think that they want to work at THE NIBBLE. While our friends were getting ready for Cinco de Mayo parties—a.k.a. “how much tequila can you drink in one evening, in a small New York City apartment or cramped Mexican restaurant?”—we were enjoying the lovely view from…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Sweet & Hot Tequila Drink

[1] We love the pineapple and heat in this drink (photo © Hornitos Tequila). [2] Lime wedge (photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE).   For your consideration: a sweet, spicy and smooth tequila drink called the Pico de Plata (“silver beak”). The recipe was created by mixologist Jason Littrell for Hornitos Tequila, using sweet…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bloody Mary Garnishes

Many people add a celery stalk to a Bloody Mary. But how about a fennel stalk instead? It has the same crunch with a much more flavor. Or, use other vegetable garnishes, from dilly beans to pickled asparagus. And how about a glass rimmer, from celery salt to cracked black pepper? There are so many…
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