Blind Pig Mojitos

August 15, 2021 / theblindpig11 / Leave a comment

Every summer we love to make a pitcher of yummy mojitos. We first shared our rum mojito recipe with you in our Zaya Rum Mojito post and last summer we introduced you to an Italian Mojito . We were looking through our stack of recipes and Rhonda realized that we have never shared our favorite mojito recipe on the blog.

We like Blind Pig Mojitos because a pitcher can be whipped up easily. Because the recipe calls for tequila over rum, these mojitos are a little lighter than the typical mojito recipes . Try out this refreshing twist on a summer classic and let us know what you think.

To make the Blind Pig Mojito you will need to make a cup of mint infused simple syrup. For the simple syrup boil a cup of water with 3/4 cups of sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add in 1 cup of fresh mint sprigs to steep for 2 hours. Strain the simple syrup and it is ready to use.

Other ingredients that you need for this delightful libation are lemon-lime soft drink, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, fresh mint sprigs and lime slices for garnish. If you like to lighten the calorie load, use a diet version of your favorite lemon-lime soda. You can also make your simple syrup with Stevia for a lo-cal version.

If you are viewing this post via email, visit us at www.theblindpig.blog for a complete recipe for the Blind Pig Mojito.

Like the mojito vibe for desserts and cocktails? Here are some other mojito inspired recipes on The Blind Pig Blog.

The refreshing combo of mint, lime and a little bit of carbonation is the perfect summer potion for chilling on a late summer day or evening.

Disclaimer: Beverages on this site are meant for adults 21 years of age and older. We do not condone underage drinking. Drink responsibly.

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Borghetti Mudslide

August 8, 2021 / theblindpig11 / Leave a comment

We were first introduced to mudslides on our honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the Sandals Resort. Since the resort was all inclusive, Craig sucked down mudslides for what seemed like all day long. Our palettes have changed a bit since those days of soaking up the Caribbean sun on the beach. We don’t have many mudslides these days. However, we wanted to remind you of this tasteful treat. It is an easy delight for guests or a delicious dessert to end a cookout. The beauty is that you do not need to bake or prep all day long to make this special concoction.

We made our mudslide with our favorite espresso liqueur, Caffe’ Borghetti. Other ingredients are premium vodka, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream and ice. We used whipped cream, Hershey’s chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles for garnish.

Place all of the ingredients, except garnishes into a blender. Blend well. Pour into prepared cocktail glass. We used a large schooner glass. However, this would also work great in a martini glass or a tall glass beer mug.

Prior to adding the liquid to the serving glass, we drizzled chocolate syrup around the inside rim of the glass to give the drink the sliding mud effect. You can learn more about garnishing your mudslide in our previous post, “Who Needs Half Price Shakes After 8?”

If you are viewing this post via email, visit us at www.theblindpig.blog for a complete recipe for the Borghetti Mudslide.

Go ahead and give the mudslide a try. Your taste buds will be thankful that you did!

Disclaimer: Beverages on this site are meant for adults 21 years of age and older. We do not condone underage drinking. Drink responsibly.

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Hatch Chile Paloma

August 1, 2021 / theblindpig11 / Leave a comment

It’s hatch chile season, people! There are so many fun things about summer and one of those things is taking advantage of the the fresh fruits and vegetables as they come into their true seasons. Early summer is great for fresh berries. Midsummer is a delight for fresh corn, watermelon and peaches! Now we are in that sweet spot of the summer when hatch chiles are in full season. We capitalized on the hatch chiles back in September 2018 with our Hatch Tequila Chicken recipe, which we highly recommend. As a matter of fact, we have some marinating in our refrigerator right now! Yummo!

This summer we are introducing you to our hatch chile paloma. This recipe is based on our usual paloma recipe with just a little spice of fresh hatch chiles. It’s easy, tasty and fresh! The addition of the hatch chiles gives the paloma a little extra fire without overpowering the overall flavor of the cocktail.

The ingredients that you need for this spicy little cocktail are: tequila, grapefruit soda (we prefer Q sparkling grapefruit), fresh lime juice and a fresh hatch chile.

Add the lime juice and a couple of small slices of the hatch chile to a shaker and muddle well. Add tequila and ice and shake for about 20 seconds. Pour into a serving glass over ice. Top off with Q sparkling grapefruit. Add a couple of slices of hatch chile for garnish and enjoy!