Recently got intrigued by this recipe over at Saveur magazine for a
Blueberry Basil Margarita, and *just. so. happened.* to have the ingredients on the shelf (yes, including the agave syrup, which I know you can get in several places but I pick mine up
here when I'm nearby). Result: OMG. Apart from the fact that mine looked waaay more cloudy, and a darker purple/pink hue than the gorgeous magazine photo version, it turned out fabulous. Margaritas are hit or miss for me as they can be overly saccharine or syrupy for my tastes, but having made the "
mixer" from scratch this time, and with the freshness of the berries - nicely complimented by the basil - this drink had great balance and a refreshing quality that made me want to seek out a patio, put my feet up, and bask in a tasty reverie. Made it 2x since then, too...looks like it's a keeper!
Lovely observation: it's been burning for about 4 hours today, and I have to say, my bourbon-scented barrel candle from Woodford Wicks ...
Recently I was in my hometown of Portland, OR briefly and on my way home from the airport I stopped for lunch in NW and across the street, a...
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