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Aspen: Fine Line Bar & Grill

3 Comments to “Aspen: Fine Line Bar & Grill”

1. gena
   August 31, 2010 at 8:03 pm

   Hi Lyssa,

   I’m co-hosting a women’s slumber party this weekend, and somehow I was given the task of coming up with great margarita recipes (which was a poor choice on their part, since I haven’t even figured out a good basic margarita recipe yet).

   So I”m curious about the Gingerita. Can you actually buy ginger-infused Corzo tequila, or do I need to buy the tequila, and soak a ginger-root in it? Any suggestions for a great margarita??

   Gena

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   • this is life in ...
     August 31, 2010 at 8:30 pm

     Hey Gena!

     They infuse their tequila with ginger, and I believe it’s peeled, sliced ginger (the root might not allow all the flavor to come through?) Apparently this takes some time, so if you’re set on gingeritas and you don’t have time, you could use whatever tequila you like best and add a splash of ginger liqueur. This ‘rita is on the rocks.

     My mom’s frozen margarita recipe has earned RAVE reviews from anyone who has ever tried it, and it’s super simple:
     1 small can limeade
     1 small can tequila
     1/2 small can triple sec
     ice

     Combine the first three ingredients with ice in a blender, then keep adding ice until it’s smooth and a hole forms in the center–that means it’s not too thick and not too thin. It does have a fair amount of sugar from the limeade, unfortunately. We also sometimes throw in frozen fruit for a twist on flavors–we’re digging cherry right now, but mango or strawberry would be delish too,

     I like to infuse my tequila with jalapenos, but then, I really like spicy drinks. When I do that, I make a rocks ‘rita by combining jalapeno-infused tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, simple syrup (boil 1 part sugar to 2 parts water together), and triple sec. Also simple and easy! And would definitely work in frozen margaritas as well.

     Lastly, and I know I may be overwhelming you, check out the Pepperita (another spicy one) blog post … it’s a rum-based margarita for the ladies who say they can’t handle tequila http://thisislifeinaustin.com/2010/08/17/pepperita-sweet-sweet-texas-tea/

     Have an awesome time this weekend!!

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2. gena
   September 1, 2010 at 10:10 pm

   Thanks, Lyssa! I like your recipe for simple syrup better than the equal-parts sugar & water recipe I’d been given – sounds less sugary. The easy frozen idea sounds like a winner as long as one of us has a decent blender. And I love jalapeno margaritas – forgot about those – Thanks!

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