Opera rehearsals have been taking their toll lately, and I feel like I’ve barely seen Joel at all these past 3 weeks. However, I was lucky enough to have a couple of my rehearsals cancelled this weekend, so Joel and I made plans for a little celebration at home. 🙂 We went to the store and got all the stuff to make a huge Mexican feast! We grilled spicy, citrus-y fish, made homemade salsa and guacamole and drank these delicious sunrise margaritas- what a way to spend Saturday night! I just couldn’t wait to share these margaritas with you, especially with Cinco de Mayo being only 3 days away! I think you’ll really love them!
Sunrise Margaritas
2 mangos, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh lime juice (I ended up using about 8 very juicy limes)
juice from one orange (I used a Cara Cara orange, but blood oranges would be great too)
3/4 cup Kern’s peach nectar
1/2 – 3/4 cup powdered sugar (depending on how sweet you like it), sifted
1 cup tequila
1 cup triple sec (or any orange liqueur)
Place the chopped mango in a blender with the peach nectar and blend until totally pureed and smooth. Pour through a strainer to get all the little fibers out.
Place all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir to combine. Serve over ice. Serves 4 (or 2 very thirsty people) 😉
Recipe source: Sing For Your Supper original
Yum, these look so perfectly summery Amy! Your Mexican feast sounds delicious 🙂
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amy Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Thanks Tracey!
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Comment by Tracey — May 2, 2011 @ 4:44 PM
love this recipe. thanks for sharing it. can’t wait to try it. i love mango!
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Comment by Shirley — May 2, 2011 @ 4:46 PM
That looks delicious!! Want it!
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Comment by Tasha — May 2, 2011 @ 8:08 PM
When I saw the name “Sunrise”, I thought, “Wow! I’ve heard of Mimosas with breakfast, but Tequila?”. Then I kept reading and realized it’s not a breakfast drink! Sounds delicious!
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amy Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Heck, why NOT have one of these with breakfast?! Sounds like a fab idea to me! Lol! 😉
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Comment by Cathy — May 3, 2011 @ 9:25 AM
Oh, dear! I’m making this asap! It look fabulous! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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amy Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 PM
You’re so welcome! Hope you enjoy!!
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Comment by Celeste — May 3, 2011 @ 1:39 PM
Oh my goodness, this sounds absolutely delicious! And, I have to lol a little bit…because as soon as I saw the title, I started thinking that I should make these during the day…then make MY sunSET margaritas in the evening! It’s a full day of margs! http://rufflesandtruffles.com/2010/11/she-likes-ruffles-sunset-margarita/
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Comment by Katie — May 5, 2011 @ 7:50 AM
Oh My Goodness…Thinking these should be called Mother’s Day Margaritas!!
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Comment by Mother — May 5, 2011 @ 12:23 PM
These look and sound lovely! Happy memories of a trip to Mexico so will try these next time I fancy reminiscing!
Hannah @ Love to Dine
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Comment by Hannah Poulton — May 18, 2011 @ 1:22 AM
Made these for this hot Memorial Day in Chicago. They are amazing! Great taste and refreshing! Perfect for a day like this! Thanks for the recipe!
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amy Reply:
May 30th, 2011 at 10:27 PM
So glad to hear it! You’re very welcome!
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Comment by Krystyna — May 30, 2011 @ 4:05 PM