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You can't go wrong with a fresh Margarita, especially in the Texas heat! I used a Reposado for a little more smokiness and a chili powder/sea salt mix on the rim of the glass to complement that smoky flavor. I also went with Paula's Texas Orange rather than Cointreau or Grand Marnier (or triple sec), for a little more orange flavor, and a little more kick (60 proof vs. 40 proof).

Margarita
1.5 oz Exotico Reposado Tequila75 oz Paula's Texas Orange
1.5 oz Fresh lime juice
Agave syrup to taste (I use ~1 tsp.)
Serve over ice with chili powder/salted rim

I enjoy a traditional Negroni (equal parts gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth), but I like to mix it up once and a while with a Mezcal Negroni. The smokiness of the Mezcal is balanced by the sweetness of the vermouth (I used Dolin Chambéry Rouge), then the bitterness of the Campari brings it all forward. Delicious!..
Mezcal Negroni
1 oz Mezcal Joven
1 oz Campari
1 oz Dolin Chambéry Rouge
Put all ingredients into a rocks glass, add ice (I prefer a 2" x 2" cube for slower melting), and stir. Cut an orange peel about 1" wide, twist the zest over the drink and drop in. Enjoy!..

Another Purim in the books! The theme for the schpiel was Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, so my batched drink was "Lovely Rita", a wine based rita with red, white and sparkling wine, blood orange juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice and agave. Yum! Also, any excuse to dress up!

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