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Post by liamsaunt »

Ha ha...the ice curls are the letter G. Yes, I have G-shaped ice cubes. It's a long running joke between me and John. Our nickname for each other is G, which stands for goober. We called each other goober when we were dating. Totally corny, I know. :roll:

Share the champagne recipe? I'm having a bunch of people over for dinner tonight, and that sounds like a cool cocktail.
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oh that's funny! I have a friend that I used to work with - we call each other G as in girlfriend. I don't talk to her much these days but every email or phone call i get from her starts with "G". funny.

Champagne Margarita
Makes 8 6-ounce drinks
Recipe from Season 6 of Mexico—One Plate at a Time
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INGREDIENTS
The finely grated zest (colored rind only) from 1 lime
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup Cointreau
1 cup silver tequila (I like El Tesoro and Partida)
Superfine sugar, if needed for added sweetness
1 lime, cut in half, for serving
Coarse (Kosher) salt, for serving
1 bottle Champagne or other sparkling wine
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DIRECTIONS
In a pitcher, combine the lime zest, lime juice, Cointreau, tequila and sugar if you are using it. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour). Just before serving, strain the mixture to remove the zest, and pour enough salt into a saucer to cover the bottom. Rub a lime half over the rim of each champagne glass and upend into the salt to crust it lightly. Pour about 3 ounces of the tequila mixture into each glass, fill the rest of the way with Champagne or sparkling wine and hand to one of your lucky guests.
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Post by mbw1024 »

champagne margaritas!

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Sounds super yummy, Mary Beth!
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Post by mrsb »

I don't have a picture but I found a recipe on webtender about a week ago that uses Limoncello. It's called an Italian Sunrise
1.25 oz Vodka
1/4 oz Limoncello
3/4 oz Orange juice
3/4 oz Sour mix
Shake or stir with ice, strain and put in glass.
I poured a bit a grenadine down the glass to make it look pretty. The recipe said to use Campari which I don't have.

It tastes like Tang :D
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Post by RickG »

Limoncello is a dangerous beverage. We love it!!!

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Rick - we used to have some limoncello that SO's son in law made when we came back from drinking lots of it in Italy...it was gone when you were here or we could have shared some with ya'. Jerry LOVES it and so does Cat!
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I tried Limoncello for the first time last weekend.... now there's a bottle in my freezer! :lol:
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Post by liamsaunt »

I've never tried limoncello...I think I will have to get some.
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I tried limoncello for the first time in April. The Italian liquor peddler on our cruise poured me two shots at half price. It's delicious and I've been intending to buy a bottle. I can see how it could be dangerous. Maybe that's the reason I haven't bought any. :lol:

It's so good, I don't think I'd mix it with anything. Straight up worked just fine. The folks at our table said it's easy to make. Mix the ingredients, let it set for a month, and it's ready to gulp...er I mean enjoy.
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Post by nothintolose »

Straight out of the bottle that has come straight out of the freezer...that's all you need to know :wink: :lol:
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my ode to Zozo's Sunset Rumtini

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Post by Jo Ann - VA »

MB - you have the prettiest glasses....and contents!
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Post by mbw1024 »

thank you. should give you an idea of the junk I have collected around this house! :)
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Post by pjayer »

MB, too bad we don't live close to each other. I predict we could become fast friends. :wink: :D
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