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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita How-To
Spicy margaritas are perfect for hot summer nights, breezy days at the lake, and fun get-togethers with friends. Make one today and enjoy this twist on a classic margarita with grapefruit, chili powder, and jalapeno as the stars of this cocktail. Ingredients: Juice from 1/2 of a grapefruit 2 ounces lime juice plus a few lime wedges Simple syrup- sugar and water 2 ounces tequila 1 jalapeño Chili powder Salt Directions: Add 5-6 slices of jalapeño to the tequila and refrigerate for 4-24 hours (the longer, the stronger) Make the simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pot on the stove. Stir and bring…
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Whiskey Smash How-To
When I was in high school, I was blessed to get the opportunity to travel to Ireland with my dad’s side of the family. My grandparents, Bob and Jay Clancy, have always done an excellent job of teaching me about my Irish heritage and I was thankful to get to experience the country with them. We toured castles, we ate weird food, we hung out in pubs, we waltzed through fields and chased sheep. Blarney Stone, Guinness brewery, Jameson distillery, Cliffs of Moher; you name it we did it. What I learned on that trip was that Irish people have a very special way about them. They have particularly kind…
