Over the past few months, my 20th wedding anniversary came and went. We had a lovely Christmas and New Year's Eve. Oh, and my Pura Vida Tequila shipments arrived!
As part of the program with the company that also included my backstage experience with Godsmack, Pura Vida sent me one bottle each of their Silver, Reposado, Gold, Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas, NARANJA liqueur and Bloody Maria and Sangrita mixers.
I've been playing around with drink recipes ever since. We had Bloody Marias on Christmas morning at my sister's house with breakfast and they were so delicious.
Most of all, though, I've been gaining a serious appreciation for margaritas made with fresh lime juice and high quality tequila. Here's the recipe I've been following (although I've been making pitchers, so think "parts" rather than "ounces" if that's the route you're going).
La Primera (Margarita)
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ oz Pura Vida Silver Tequila
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz NARANJA Orange Liqueur
Agave Nectar to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a shaker with ice, combine ingredients and shake to chill. Strain into an ice-filled margarita glass with a salted rim. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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While I'm sharing recipes, here's one of the drinks I tried on the Pura Vida Tequila bus. Lemon juice in place of lime makes for a tart and refreshing drink. It's Godsmack frontman Sully Erna's creation:
Sully Smash
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ oz Pura Vida Añejo Tequila
½ oz NARANJA Orange Liqueur
½ oz Pura Vida Organic Agave Nectar
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cubed ice . Shake to chill and combine. Strain into a highball glass packed with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Disclosure: In exchange for my participation in this program, I received the aforementioned free product from Pura Vida Tequila, VIP concert tickets and other concert-related considerations. All opinions are my own.
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