A Blue Curaçao Margarita For National Margarita Day

[1] A Blue Margarita, made with Blue Curaçao instead of a clear orange liqueur (photo © a3tabacos | Pexels). [2] The first producer of Curaçao liqueur, Senior & Co., debuted its product in 1896. The first liqueurs were white (clear) Curaçao. Note that the bottle is shaped and textured like the orange that engenders the…
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Regular & Spicy Margarita Mocktail Recipes For National Margarita Day

The Margarita is America’s most popular cocktail, with National Margarita Day celebrated on February 22nd. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, you can enjoy one of these yummy Margarita mocktails: Classic, Spicy, Fruity & Spicy, and Smoky. They capture the tangy, citrusy flavors of the classic Margarita, without the alcohol. They’re not only for nondrinkers,…
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A Margarita Sundae Recipe For National Margarita Day

[1] A Margarita sundae for National Margarita Day, made in the classic Margarita cocktail glass. The sundae combines the flavors of the cocktail into a dessert (photos #1, #2, and #3 © The Nibble). [2] The flavors of a classic Margarita are tequila*, orange liqueur, and lime juice (photo © The Nibble). [3] You can…
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Dry January Mocktail Recipes Including A Coffee Mocktail

Whether you’re embracing Dry January or simply in the mood for a zero-proof mocktail, these refreshing drinks are made with a base of sparkling water and infused simple syrup. With flavored simple syrup and sparkling water, these recipes are proof (no pun intended) that mocktails can be just as fun and fancy as cocktails. Thanks…
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Mezcal Hot Toddy Recipe For National Hot Toddy Day

Hot toddies are warm alcoholic drinks, meant to take the chill off (especially welcome since when they were invented, there was only a fireplace to heat the room). National Hot Toddy Day is January 11th. National Hot Buttered Rum Day is January 17th. National Mulled Wine Day is March 3rd. That’s a trio of hot…
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