This year Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday, which makes it the perfect year for me to finally host the Cinco de Mayo party I've been dreaming about! Unfortunately, I was assigned a conference to plan in New Jersey that weekend--ay caramba!
My party will have to wait, but I figured I would share with you the menu that would have been...
I'm a huge fan of having a signature cocktail. Not only do rows of cocktails look pretty on the buffet, but it gives me a chance to use all of the fancy platters that I've collected over the years. Pick a drink with broad appeal. I suggest the Margajito, a combination of two of my favorite drinks-the margarita and the mojito.
Then add:
2 ounces of white rum
1 large lime
1 ounce Triple Sec (or to taste)
RECIPE
In a shaker:
4 Fresh Basil Leaves (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon of sugar or simple syrup
4 Fresh Basil Leaves (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon of sugar or simple syrup
At this point, grind the sugar into the basil to release the flavors.
After about a minute of grinding, add some ice to the shaker.
After about a minute of grinding, add some ice to the shaker.
Then add:
2 ounces of white rum
1 large lime
1 ounce Triple Sec (or to taste)
Shake vigorously until well chilled and serve.
A more traditional version with mint leaves instead of basil can be found here.
A more traditional version with mint leaves instead of basil can be found here.
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To add a bit of rowdiness to the party, I would have made
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots in Strawberries (recipe here).
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots in Strawberries (recipe here).
Muffin Tin Tacos. Recipe here.
A build your own burrito bar.
And Margarita Cupcakes. Recipe here.
I'm sure as I'm sitting in a conference room in New Jersey on May 5th, I'll be thinking about the party that would have been. I'll have to end the day with a Margajito in the hotel bar and brainstorm Cinco de Mayo brunch ideas. After all, it falls on a Sunday next year...
