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Fiesta San Antonio is an annual 11-day celebration in the Alamo City that brings together the best of local culture, community and cuisine. If you haven’t experienced the magic that unfolds, it’s truly worth a visit! We’re sharing five cocktail recipes you can make at home to capture the ‘spirit’ of this beloved festival. These […]
Happy National Margarita Day! Toast to the Alamo state’s favorite cocktail at one of these margarita-slinging San Antonio establishments. You’ll find drinks made with everything from vibrant prickly pear juice to jalapeño-infused tequila. Looking to celebrate at home? We have a few recipes for you to whip up in your kitchen, as well.
Best get your fill of all the fun before the last and final day of Fiesta this Sunday! We can’t think of a more fitting way to say “until next year…” than with a round of ‘ritas and your favorite amigos–however you like’em!
This delicious drink comes from Chef Alex Padilla at the award winning Ninfa’s Restaurant in Houston. The pumpkin puree for this cocktail is a bit time consuming but so worth the effort. Kids can enjoy a non-alcoholic version made with the pumpkin puree and seltzer. Note that the puree is best made a day ahead of time to allow the flavors to intensify…bottoms up!
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Boudro’s is a popular holiday dining destination for tourists and locals alike- and for good reason! Boudro’s distinctive menu of Texas and southwestern specialties is just the icing on the cake…especially when it comes to breaking bread aboard one of its private river barges.
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You know you are in for a spectacular evening the minute you see the view from Aldaco’s Stone Oak! And the food is like no other, either. My friend, Blanca Aldaco, is an innovator in the kitchen…and she has done it again with this chilled Watermelon Soup with Shrimp. What a way to keep cool this summer.
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This has to be the best way to enjoy watermelon—on ice with a little tequila! This margarita is the most recent creation by the Margarita Maven Blanca Aldaco at Aldaco’s Stone Oak. It is delightfully refreshing and perfect for any Fiesta! Blanca shows you how easy it is to make.
At Rio Rio on the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk you have FIVE patios with river views to choose from and boat docks, so you can take your party for a dinner cruise along the Riverwalk.
If it’s true that ladies always want the ‘bad boys’, then Blanca’s newest margarita ‘The REBEL’ is bound to be a big hit.
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a view like no other – the patio at Aldaco’s Stone Oak. Sip Blanca’s award winning Zesty margarita, kick back and watch the clouds sail by.
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