My family has a cocktail and it is the margarita. The whole extended bunch of us make them more or less the same: one part tequila, one part triple sec, one part lemon or lime juice. (I have uncles who will fancify it with Grand Marnier and other nonsense–makes them too rich for my taste.) This results in a strong drink, which is why we serve them on lots and lots of ice.
Ernie and I flew all day and arrived at our family cabin in northern Minnesota a bit before 7. Dad whipped this puppy up for me in no time (that’s a pint glass, by the way). Just the ticket after hours in transit. Then we tucked into some roast chicken and a big salad I made with avocado vinaigrette (2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, a dash or more of ground cumin all whisked together; add 1 chopped avocado and toss so the avocado falls apart a bit and thickens the dressing but there are still luscious chunks to bite into; toss with crispy romaine).
The Dinner Files :: You say “fa-yi-tas” I say “fa-Ji-as” | 06-Jul-08 at 12:14 pm | Permalink
[...] my mom sets up a fajitas bar at the cabin. For drinks? Yes, Dad made another round of his stunning margaritas–mixing it up this time, combining lime and lemon juice. [...]