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Celebrations & Sweet & Spicy Tequila

by Komal Patel
Tamarind and serrano margarita

TODAY IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATION!

I can barely contain my excitement.

Today is my birthday and the last year of my 20’s.

yikes.

BUT.

ALSO.

 (See how I quickly moved past that….on to the next excitement!)

JUSTIN GOT INTO HIS DREAM GRAD SCHOOL.

Words cannot express how happy I am for him. He has worked SO hard and is SO deserving of this great opportunity.

Soon we will pack our suitcases to B O S T O N, where I will be reuniting with some of my best friends and family.

Justin will be attending Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals where he will earn a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Yeah. My baby is going to be a doctor.

No big deal.

Anyways in true celebratory fashion, we are drinking!!

Last year I really started to get into tequila. I feel like it’s a beverage you appreciate more as you get older. I often find myself ordering tequila based drinks.

You guys know I am ALLLLLL about the SPICES so I found a cool way to incorporate it into my new drink.

In comes my S P I C Y but S W E E T (sweet&masala) Tamarind and Serrano Margarita!!

Tamarind and serrano margarita

The tamarind brings a sweet and sour mix to the drink while the serrano gives it some heat.

I started with Hornitos. This tequila is sweet with citrus and mint notes. The touch of heat added to this drink helps round out the tequila and give it that citrusy, crisp taste.

Shake in some tamarind paste and muddled serrano’s; a dash of triple sec (if you like it sweeter use Cointreau), followed by all the usual suspects, OJ, lime juice and simple syrup with a tajin or salt rim and you are ready to DRINK!

This drink will have you ready to CELEBRATE.

What do you usually celebrate with? Xx

Spicy & Sweet Tamarind Serrano Margarita
Serves 1
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
321 calories
44 g
0 g
1 g
3 g
0 g
390 g
167 g
34 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
390g
Servings
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 167mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 7g
26%
Sugars 34g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
238%
Calcium
11%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2 ½ tsps. orange juice
  2. 2 ½ tsps. simple syrup
  3. 2 oz. fresh lime juice
  4. 1 ½ oz. tequila of choice
  5. 1 ½ tsps. tamarind paste
  6. 1 oz. triple sec
  7. ½ a serrano, diced into rounds
  8. Tajin or margarita salt for the rim
Instructions
  1. In a glass or shaker muddle serrano’s.
  2. Add tamarind paste, tequila and triple sec. Shake until the tamarind has dissolved.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and shake well.
  4. Pour over ice into a rimmed glass.
  5. Garnish with additional serrano’s and a lime wedge.
  6. Enjoy! xx
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calories
321
fat
1g
protein
3g
carbs
44g
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Sweet & Masālā https://www.sweetandmasala.com/

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29 comments

Kristin Kruse January 4, 2017 - 3:42 pm

Happy Birthday to you & CONGRATULATIONS on the great news and upcoming move. I loveee Boston so I’m definitely jealous! This recipe is being made this weekend for SURE. The spicier the better in my mind!

xox,
Kristin
http://www.amidwesternmix.com

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 4:25 pm

Thank you so much Kristen! Let me know how it turns out!

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Courtney Bentley January 4, 2017 - 3:43 pm

Now this looks SOOO good! I love a good cocktail, saving it for later as I am taking a dry month this month after all the booze in December haha

PS I love anything with tamarind paste, where did you get yours, I haven’t seen any since I left Thailand

Courtney Bentley || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 4:26 pm

Thanks Courtney! A dry month is a very good idea lol. I got it at Whole Foods! It was in a little jar.

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April January 4, 2017 - 3:44 pm

Happy birthday to you! It sounds like you have so many reasons to celebrate too. That tequila looks like the perfect way to celebrate the day!

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 4:27 pm

Thank you! Tequila makes the best celebration!

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Belle January 4, 2017 - 3:53 pm

I used to love tequila until I got myself 2 kids. Lol! Happy Birthday, love! I hope you had an amazing day!

Belle | One Awesome Momma

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 4:27 pm

Hahaha, i am sure it will become 2nd fiddle for me too!

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Jennifer January 4, 2017 - 3:54 pm

Happy Birthday!!! And Dangg girl this recipe looks incredible!!!!! I cannot wait to try!

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 4:28 pm

Thanks lady! Let me know how it turns out!

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Layne Fable January 4, 2017 - 4:39 pm

My three favorites — tequila, sweet and spicy! Must try this!! xx

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Komal Patel January 4, 2017 - 6:00 pm

What can be better? ????

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Vanessa January 4, 2017 - 5:18 pm

I lovveee tequila! Need to try that rim!

Vanessa | http://www.vanessarenae.com

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Ashley January 4, 2017 - 11:15 pm

This drink looks delish! When i lived in Mexico my go to drink was a pepino martini w/ tajin on the rim! I will have to try this one out. Love how you put the calories on this btw.
<3 Ash

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Ashley January 4, 2017 - 11:16 pm

Oh and Happy Birthday!!

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 3:58 am

Thank you Ashley!

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 3:57 am

That sounds delicious! What is pepino? And thank you! It’s for curious minds. ❤️❤️

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Jenna at Boston Chic Party January 5, 2017 - 2:07 am

This margarita sounds amazing! Happy Birthday to you and congrats to your guy!
xoxo, Jenna
Boston Chic Party

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 3:58 am

Thank you Jenna!

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jasmine January 5, 2017 - 3:33 am

THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! Tequila is my Jam!

Jasmine | thesignaturecoast.com

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 3:59 am

What’s your favorite kind?!

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Sumana Mohan January 5, 2017 - 4:11 am

Happy Birthday Komal! Glad you had an awesome day! 🙂

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 8:46 pm

Thank you Sumana!

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Gisel January 5, 2017 - 1:45 pm

Happy birthday and congrats to your boyfriend! I love spicy cocktails.. this is a must try!!

Gisel // http://www.mintandthrift.com

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 8:46 pm

Thanks so much Gisel! WhAt other spicy drinks do you like?

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Ruthie Ridley January 5, 2017 - 2:06 pm

My husband would love this!! What a great cocktail!!

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Komal Patel January 5, 2017 - 8:47 pm

Thanks Ruthie! Give it a go and let me know what he thinks!

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Amanda Maxwell January 6, 2017 - 11:13 am

Congrats- lots of exciting things happening for you! Also, thanks for sharing that recipe- looks delish. Will be using it at the next party we have.

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Komal Patel January 6, 2017 - 4:49 pm

Amanda can’t wait to hear how it turns out!

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