pomegranite margarita

My sister-in-law Catherine introduced me to these margs a few months ago.They are great alone but when paired with a Mexican fiesta, they have become my new favorite margarita. This recipe is just as simple to double or triple if you have a group. However, a juicer really helps with all the lime squeezing you'll be doing.

Pomegranate Margarita
makes 4 margs

1 cup. fresh squeezed lime juice
1 cup Triple Sec
1 cup Pomegranate juice
1 cup good tequila
Garnish with mint

Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a pitcher or glass bottle. Serve over ice with a salted glass rim or blended with salt.

Photo: Catherine

cocktail of the week - casa noble tequila

It's been a crazy week and not likely to let up for at least a few weeks. My remedy? A tequila to sip. Not officially a cocktail I realize, it's much more simple than a cocktail. One that requires no ice, mixer, lime, shaking or salt. All you really need is the vessel. How's that for simple?

One of my favorite tequilas is from Casa Noble Tequila Company. A tequila house that's been distilling tequila for over 200 years. And get this all their blue agave plants are 100% USDA organic. So far I have only tried the Crystal but am looking forward to sampling the reposado in the very near future.