What better to accompany your summer barbeque than a smokey, mezcal cocktail? The Aperol spritz is synonymous with summer, and if you haven’t tried one yet, get on it!ĭo as the Italians do and sip this three-ingredient aperitif (pre-dinner cocktail) al fresco with a bowl of potato chips. Muddled cherries add a bright tartness to this light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for day drinking. This cocktail is kind of like a cross between a Moscow mule and an Aperol spritz. It’s the perfect drink to sip while you wait for the grill to heat up. Having friends over? Mix up a pitcher of these for a summery twist on a classic gin and tonic. This cocktail has a lot going for it - heat from the Fresno chilis, tart grapefruit juice, fresh raspberries and of course tequila!īonus: It’s colorful, summery and super-easy to make. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up that leftover watermelon from last night’s BBQ.Īll you need for these adult slushies is to throw the ingredients together in a blender and drink! Now that’s a summer cocktail I can get behind. Use a high-quality, lower-sugar ginger beer for a nice, strong gingery kick.įresh watermelon juice acts as a natural sweetener in these easy and lighter summer margaritas. This crowd-pleasing cocktail is loaded with fresh pineapple and citrus fruits and has a spicy kick from the ginger beer. It’s the perfect drink for a sunny afternoon. This refreshing cocktail is like drinking spa water with a kick!įresh basil leaves are muddled with cucumber and topped off with gin, simple syrup and a splash of tonic water. Get the recipe from The Gourmet Gourmand.Ĭan you think of anything that’s more quintessentially summer than sweet tea? Yeah, we couldn’t either. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the mixture begins to thicken.Kick your classic sangria up a notch by adding a little spice. Cook the shrimp mixture for 3 to 4 minutes. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp and shrimp turn pink.Ĭombine the water and cornstarch in a small cup and mix until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the onions, bell peppers, the jalapeño chilies and tomatoes. Sauté until the shrimp begin to change color. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Serve with the reserved marinade.Ģ teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Pure Mexican Vanilla Extractġ small stick cinnamon, preferably Mexicanġ to 1 & 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and de-veinedĢ jalapeño chilies, stemmed, seeded and finely dicedįor the marinade, combine the tequila, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, thyme and oregano in a sealable plastic bag.įor the shrimp, add shrimp to the marinade and seal the bag, turning to coat the shrimp. Turn the fillets and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until dark grill marks appear and the marinade begins to caramelize. Place the fillets marinated side down on a grill rack over direct heat. Brush the tops of the fillets with the marinade, discarding any remaining marinade. Brush each fillet with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour evenly into two containers and set one container aside.įor the salmon, preheat the grill. “What surprises many people is that vanilla can be used in more than just desserts.”ġ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean PasteĨ-(4 to 6 ounce) 1-inch thick Salmon filletsįor the marinade, combine the olive oil, shallot, parsley, basil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and vanilla paste into a blender container and puree. $10 bill, the famous “chocolate or vanilla” question would have a different substitution!Īnd here are some creative vanilla-based recipe ideas that can satisfy any craving! So without our esteemed founder on the U.S. Another interesting fact: Vanilla is the only fruit-bearing member of the orchid family! It was Thomas Jefferson who is credited with bringing vanilla to America after encountering it as ambassador to King Louis XVI of France. Each region produces vanilla beans with distinctive characteristics and attributes. Interesting fact: Today, vanilla beans are grown in eight global regions: Madagascar, Indonesia, Mexico, Tahiti, Costa Rica, India, Uganda and Jamaica.
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