Cinco de Mayo Gets an A+

As my friends and family can attest, there are few things I love more than Mexican food. I'm fairly certain I could subsist on nachos, quesadillas, and empanadas if necessary. In honor of Cinco de Mayo (and the Battle of Puebla, clearly), I also wanted to share my favorite part of this glorious day- margaritas! To miss out on the craziness of today, K and I actually celebrated yesterday, but regardless of what food I'll be having later, I'm sure one of these lovelies will be the perfect accompaniment.

via Cindy Farr-Weinfeld's photostream

And while this recipe probably isn't very traditional, I tried a "Skinnygirl" margarita recently (via Bethenny Frankel) and really enjoyed it. Although I'm not a big fan of the name, I do enjoy having much of the same flavors of a traditional margarita for a fraction of the calories. 

Her recipe is super-simple and I'm sure it will be easy to replicate later today, when it's a more appropriate time to imbibe (the 'it's five-o-clock somewhere' adage only goes so far when you're sitting at a desk!). 

On the Rocks:

• 2 oz clear premium tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour)
• Tiny splash of orange liquor
• Juice of 4 fresh lime wedges

Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Makes one serving.

(Personally I add about double the lime juice to cut the strength, and I've thought about adding a pinch of sugar for a bit more sweetness, but this is the basic outline!)

I hope everyone has a day filled with Mexican-inspired festivities!
xo