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Cinco De Mayo 2020 Style
May 05, 2020
We might not be able to throw a party, but that doesn't mean we can't make a batch of margaritas and make the best of it!
Last year we threw a super fun Cinco de Mayo party with our friends and family and it was such a fun excuse to get together and make some of my favorite food. Who doesn't love fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, taco's and margaritas? So today I'm sharing a few of our house favorites below. Make a batch and don't forget to tag me on Insta so we can have a virtual party together!
Fresh Pineapple & Mango Pico De Gallo Recipe
- 4 medium vine ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion diced small
- 2 green onions
- 3 jalapeños diced small (adjust based on the amount of heat you want)
- 2 ripe mangos
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lime juiced
- Fresh cilantro to taste
If using a food processor make sure to dice all ingredients individually. This will allow you to control the consistency of your salsa. Allow tomatoes and pineapple to drain in a colander prior to mixing with other ingredients. Make ahead and allow to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavours to develop. You can add additional jalapeño if you prefer a hotter salsa. This one is a crowd pleaser and mild on the heat due to all the fresh fruit in it!
Serve with Tortilla chips and a fresh margarita. Its also the perfect salsa for tacos!
Spicy Coconut Pineapple Margarita - Makes 2
- 3 oz coconut water
- 2 oz fresh pureed pineapple
- 3 slices of jalapeno
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 4 oz tequila
- Juice from half of a lime
- Pink Himalayan salt for the rim
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with a bit of ice. Shake well.
Rub the rim of your glass with a wedge of lime and dip it into your salt dish. Pour the shaken margarita into your glass and enjoy!
Smoky Mezcal Margarita - Makes 2
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- 1.5 oz triple sec
- 1.5 oz mezcal
- 3 oz San pelligrino Arancita
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Kosher Salt
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with a bit of ice. Shake well!
Rub the rim of your glass with a wedge of lime and dip it into your salt dish. Pour the shaken margarita into your glass and enjoy!
I made the fun paper streamers using an SVG file from Papel Picado Streamers
and a Cricuit machine. I love how festive they made the house for hardly any money and we stored them away to use year after year.
We love making these yummy, heart-shaped cookies around Valentine's Day, but you can make them all year round!
Use this step-by-step guide and shopping list to create this asymmetrical garland design on your mantle.
Linen spray is the perfect way to refresh any room. You can purchase it from a number of places but It’s easy to make and you only need a few ingredients.