This Saturday May 5th we celebrate Cinco De Mayo and the Running of The Roses,The Kentucky Derby. One can't celebrate either without a great cocktail and a treat can we ? So I thought I would share some recipes with you to commemorate the day! One of my very favorite cookies is a Mexican Wedding Cake,or { Mexican Tea Cookies} . I love these!!!!
Mexican Wedding Cakes
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Here is a great recipe for them from the
Joy of Baking
How about a libation?? I do LOVE a good Margarita!
Margarita
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1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate 6 fluid ounces tequila
2 oz of triple sec.
Mexican Chicken Salad!
This looks delicious, Chicken salad with a kick!
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Now, if you are more of a Kentucky Derby fan then there are a few recipes for you! The Mint Julep is the official drink of the derby. I am not a fan of them but thought I would share a recipe.
Mint Julep
Here is a recipe..
Mint Julep
There is a cupcake for everything! I think I would prefer this, to the drink
Mint Julep Cupcake
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Hope you enjoyed the recipes. My next couple posts are going to be a bit different in nature. I have been asked to review a couple of products. One is a collection of cocktail mixers.{ funny enough} and the other is a beach sarong, which I will then use for a giveaway! Stay tuned.Have a great Thursday!