Make Mine a Mojito!

{Fresh mint from our garden}

I simply adore Mojitos. There is something so satisfying when you taste this refreshing drink. It’s definitely a lazy-by-the-pool type of drink, and what better way to celebrate summer than a revitalizing Mojito cocktail! Well, I guess getting it served by a cabana boy would make it better, right?

This cocktail offers it all. It’s tart from the lime juice, sweet from the simple syrup, bubbly from the club soda, has zing from the muddled mint leaves, is crisp from the rum, and if that was not enough, it can be specialized to your liking by adding various fruit purees! You’ll have to source the cabana boy yourself though.

Dalia’s Delicious Mojitos Serves 2 people

Mojito Ingredients:

• 2 large sprigs of fresh mint leaves
• ½ cup of white rum
• ¼ cup of simple syrup
• 3 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1½ cup of club soda
• Crushed Ice

Simple Syrup Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of sugar

Directions: Bring water to a light boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and stir in sugar. Let cool.

Place ice in a beverage shaker then add in the rum, mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup. Muddle the ingredients for 1 minute then shake well and serve over crushed ice in a glass. Top off each glass with a splash of club soda.

Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint. Enjoy sipping this delicious and oh-so-refreshing cocktail during the hot summer evenings. Ole!

Guacamole Recipe

When life gives you lemons… make guacamOLE!

The key to making a well-rounded guacamole is having the perfect amount of acidity, spiciness and texture. I don’t know about you but I like my guacamole fully loaded with red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos & more!

Having grown up in a Mexican household, I consider myself a guacamole enthusiast and find any excuse to make a batch and enjoy it with a nice cold beer {a Bohemia to be exact!).

For details on how to make my recipe please check below!

Dalia’s Guacamole

Serves 4-6 people

Ingredients:

• 4 avocados
• 3 roma tomatoes
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1 red onion
• 1 Serrano chile
• *2 pickled jalapeño chiles
• Lemon juice to taste
• 1/4 cup of pickled jalapeño juice
• Tortilla chips or tostadas

*You can find pickled jalapeño cans in most supermarkets or Latino stores

Directions:

Cut the avocado lengthwise, take out the pit and spoon out the meat of the avocado. Slightly mash the avocado and squeeze some lemon juice over the top (so that the avocado won’t brown). Finely chop all of the ingredients and add them to a bowl. Don’t mix ingredients until you’re ready to serve. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with chips or tostadas! Pair with a nice cold Bohemia cerveza or your favorite *Chardonnay! Ole!

*Favorite wine pairing: Ceja Vineyards Chardonnay