Cinco de Mayo- A Mexican Holiday

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 Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
 I think that´s reason enough to make some, Strawberry Margaritas, and some Chili Cheese dip. So here goes......

Strawberry Margaritas

3 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
2 1/2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons Cointreau
extra strawberries for garnish
sugar for dipping the glasses


Pour the sugar out into a shallow bowl . Dampen a thick paper towel, folded in quarters, with water. Press the rims glasses onto the wet paper towel and then lightly dip them into the sugar.






  • Combine strawberries, ice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and liqueur in a blender, and process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the margaritas into 4 large glasses. Garnish margaritas with a strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately










    • 
    everything in the blender

    
    dampen, some paper towels, and swirl the glass around


    
    dip the glass in the sugar

    
    
    garnish with strawberry......and DRINK
























    Chili Cheese Dip

    1 can of chili
    1 package cream cheese
    1 bag of shredded cheese ( cheddar, mix etc.)

    
    cream cheese,can of chili, and a bag of cheese

    
    spread cream cheese on to bottom of a dish

    
    pour can of chili over top the cream cheese

    
    sprinkle with the shredded cheese

    
    Microwave, till cheese is melted and bubbly

    
    serve with corn chips and share or not ;)



















    Cheers ;)





    














    Enjoy :)

    Comments

    1. IlídiaMay 5, 2011 at 7:31 PM

      Uau! Adoro comida mexicana! E bebida mexicana! Marqueritas, Tequilla sunrise, shots de tequilla - estes últimos, em particular, recordam-me tempos muito bons :)
      Acho que tens razão, essa batalha é um excelente pretexto! Aliás, tudo é um excelente pretexto para comer e beber bem! Um beijinho

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    2. Receitas ao DesafioMay 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM

      That drink looked amazing, and I bet it tasted heavenly, too! Cheers!
      Viva o Cinco de Mayo!
      Rosa

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    3. Receitas ao DesafioMay 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM

      Your strawberry margarita looks fenomenal! I could drink it right now! There is something we haven't done yet at our blog: drinks. A very pleasant suggestion, that's for sure.
      Patrícia

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    4. azoresgalMay 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

      Obrigada ou então "Graçias" as tres :) A bebida, é facil de fazer, o mais chato talvez seja mesmo as limas....e o "dip" pois , o meu pratinho vem sempre vazio para casa....o chili aquela lata por acaso foi da "base", mas encontra-se facilmente no hiper :) jinhos

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