June 2010

Strawberry Margaritas

I'm a devout admirer of the traditional Margarita made with fresh squeezed lime juice, quality tequila, and Grand Marnier.

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But at this time of year, with all the lovely fresh locally grown strawberries that are available just about everywhere, it's time to think about a hand-made strawberry Margarita. If you're going to do this right, it means getting the highest quality ingredients that are possible. To begin with, that means fresh, ripe, sweet strawberries that taste fabulous on their own. If you wouldn't eat them, don't use them in a Margarita. The tequila needs to be something along the lines of Cuervo 1800, if possible. If not, make sure it's 100% agave. There are some very good imported tequilas from tiny labels, and they're worth trying, but always check to make sure it's 100% agave.

Box Wines Get a Make-Over With Sexy Packaging

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Most boxed wines have only a slightly higher reputation than Boone's Farm Strawberry wine, but some wineries are trying to change the image of their box wines by re-branding them and improving the packaging. Box wines have the advantage of being easier to transport and are more easily recycled, which makes them more environmentally friendly than bottled wines. In addition, because of the foil packaging, the wine lasts a lot longer before it goes bad. However, despite the benefits, not many wine drinkers have converted to box-wine drinkers.  

It's Beer O'Clock- Getting Ready for the World Cup

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Two weeks ago, I gave myself a Facebook challenge- I promised to severely limit my intake of beer in preparation for imbibing a few more beverages during the World Cup. I’m sorry to say that I failed in my non-beer drinking mission, but I’m excited to say that I’m really looking forward to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately, I’ll only be there in spirit, but I’m definitely planning on catching as much of the action as I can on TV, in local bars, pubs, and restaurants and have come up with what I believe is the ultimate idea in World Cup Watching and drinking. (On a related note, check out Brazil's measures to ensure  Brazilians have enough beer to drink during the game.)