Soooooo......

[alphabassettgrrl]

My nephew just finished his first year of college. I feel old. I remember when he was born and it wasn't that long ago.

[lindyhop]

Originally Posted by Betty

This is where you guys have a dance off right? That's the only way to settle it.

It would take years to set the ground rules for that. Everyone has their own favorite version of swing.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by lindyhop

Everyone has their own favorite version of swing.

And all the others are wrong.

[Betty]

Originally Posted by lindyhop

It would take years to set the ground rules for that.

I thought one side dressed as jocks and the other as greasers? I guess that wasn't swing dancing... though it could still be fun.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Add Bubbles To Any Booze Without Watering It Down!

Oh, man! I just might need to work on a Margarita Fiz!

I have a great lime tree and orange tree that I make a great Margarita with now, and this could be an interesting twist! Not that I'll pay $200 for this, but it gave me the idea of how to use club soda (I make a concentrate with fresh juice, mixed with a simple syrup infused with the zest of the limes and oranges that need to be diluted any way). While I prefer the "frozen Margarita" blended in the blender to resemble a slushie, on the rocks is nice as well because of it's ease. The next question is.....do I try egg white foam as in the traditional Gin Fiz recipe (or in this case like the Orange Fiz)? Or would that be too much?

[Betty]

Originally Posted by RStar

Oh, man! I just might need to work on a Margarita Fiz!

I have a great lime tree and orange tree that I make a great Margarita with now, and this could be an interesting twist! Not that I'll pay $200 for this, but it gave me the idea of how to use club soda (I make a concentrate with fresh juice, mixed with a simple syrup infused with the zest of the limes and oranges that need to be diluted any way). While I prefer the "frozen Margarita" blended in the blender to resemble a slushie, on the rocks is nice as well because of it's ease. The next question is.....do I try egg white foam as in the traditional Gin Fiz recipe (or in this case like the Orange Fiz)? Or would that be too much?

Do you use the Cook's Illustrated recipe? I highly recommend it.

Published July 1, 2000.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
The best margarita recipe would produce a drink with a balanced blend of fresh citrus flavors and tequila. We discovered the correct proportions (equal parts juice, orange liqueur, and tequila) for the best balance. The right alcohol (Triple Sec and a resposado tequila, made from 100 percent blue agave) gave our margarita recipe a mellow, delicate flavor. And the best citrus mix (lemon and lime zest steeped in their juices) gave it a deep, refreshing citrus flavor.

MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART, SERVING 4 TO 6
The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished margaritas. We recommend steeping for the full 24 hours, although the margaritas will still be great if the mixture is steeped only for the minimum 4 hours. If you're in a rush and need to serve margaritas immediately, omit the zest and skip the steeping process altogether.
INGREDIENTS
4teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
4teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
1/4cup superfine sugar
pinch table salt
2cups crushed ice
1cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado
1cup Triple Sec
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.
2. Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 or 6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses. Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker. Add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

My nephew just finished his first year of college. I feel old. I remember when he was born and it wasn't that long ago.

Wanna talk about feeling old? One of my nephews just had a daughter graduate from college!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yikes! Yeah, I can wait to get there.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Wanna talk about feeling old? One of my nephews just had a daughter graduate from college!

My daughter graduated with her BA last year, and will be getting married on the 26th of this month! I don't have the gray hair, but I'm feeling a bit like Steve Martin in Father of the Bride!

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Betty

Do you use the Cook's Illustrated recipe? I highly recommend it.

I came up with my own recipe, but it is pretty similar.
I prefer lime and orange, mostly because I have the fruit in my back yard.
The beer is optional, but adds a light effervescence and complexity. I omit it when making it on the rocks.

¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 cup Tequilla (Reposado is best)
½ cup Triple Sec
1 Tbl Agave Syrup
½ cup Lime-Orange simple syrup ( recipe below)
Ice
Cold water
1/3 Bottle beer, (Mexican lager like Carona is best)

Add the first 6 ingredients into the blender. Add half of the remaining space with crushed ice, the other half with cold water. Blend well until smooth. Add the 1/3 beer and mix just a moment and serve.

Lime-Orange Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Zest of one lime
Zest of ½ orange

In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Turn off heat, and add the zests. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Refrigerate until ready to use.