101 Margaritas By Kim Haasarud

Reviewed by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

Margaritas are the essence of the summer fiesta, the highlight of happy hour, the perfect compliment to a spicy Mexican feast. If you like Margaritas, you’ll love 101 Margaritas (Wiley, 2005) by liquid chef Kim Haasrud. Even if you’re not already a Margarita maniac like me, you’ll enjoy discovering  new taste and flavor blends.

Starting with the philosophy that the perfect margarita is a balance of sweet and sour, Haasarud stresses the importance of using fresh ingredients and premium tequilas. The resulting recipes will have even the most seasoned margarita aficionado discovering a new favorite variation. 

A salt guide accompanies every recipe, with suggestions for alternate trimmings for the glass, such as vanilla, lemon zest or cinnamon sugars. Lively and colorful photographs by Alexandra Grablewski suggest a multitude of creative presentations.

Within the pages of this easy to use companion there is something for everyone. Here are some of the intriguing combinations: 

• Fresh ingredients prickle the palate in Lemon-Basil, Meyer Lemon or Avocado-Cilantro Margaritas.

• Pomegranate, Kumquat, Mango and Sweet Ginger margaritas feature exotic fruit infusions.

• Dessert-themed Key Lime, Tequila Cobbler, Lemon Meringue, and Peaches-n-Cream Margaritas will satiate any sweet tooth.

• Mojita Rita, Cosmo Rita, Bloody Rita, Daiquirita and Margatini freshen up classic cocktails.

• Virgin or Shirley Temple variations are provided for those who want to join in the celebration without the intoxication.

101 MARGARITAS has the cocktail to compliment every occasion, whether romancing your sweetheart with an Aphrodisiac Margarita or heating up the night sipping Hot Chile Margaritas.

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who contributes to www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com.

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