SlimRitas is made with fresh juices and a combination of natural zero calorie sweeteners. We eliminated the entire diet aftertaste by combining just the right sweeteners in just the right amounts. All this generates an authentic Tex-Mex margarita under 100 total calories. SlimRitas never uses citrus flavorings, high fructose corn syrup or Splenda.
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Mexico makers want to add fruit to firewater in bid to expand market.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s tequila industry, in pursuit of younger customers, plans to follow other alcohol producers by offering the centuries-old firewater tinged with citrus flavors.
“Young people are drinking flavored products,” said Miguel Aguilar Romo, Mexico’s director for standards at the economy ministry. “We have vodka, we have rum, we have flavored beer. We can’t be left out of this global trend.”
Romo’s office, which sets the rules tequila makers must follow, gave the go-ahead this month to allow fruity tequila starting in January 2004.
“We are not pretending to change our drink — just looking to branch out with new products,” said Eduardo Orendain, head of the National Tequila Industry Chamber, which groups producers.
The Mexican government regulates the production of tequila, which — like champagne and cognac — has the so-called “guarantee of origin,” meaning it can only be made in certain regions.
Tequila is distilled from the pineapple-shaped core of the blue agave cactus in five Mexican states: Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, Tamaulipas and Jalisco, home of the town called Tequila and the leading state producer.
Centuries of tradition
Production methods have changed little since the 17th century. The drink is deeply embedded in Mexico’s culture with an image some fear fruit-flavored tequila could tarnish.
“I have been drinking tequila for more than 45 years and I don’t think it should be demeaned,” said Feliciano Chavez, a businessman from Zapopan in Jalisco state. “Tequila is pure. That’s why it doesn’t cause hangovers. I think new flavors will do some damage. It’s pure marketing.”
Tequila historian Jose Maria Muria, president of Colegio de Jalisco and an avid drinker of straight tequila — the style preferred by most Mexicans — says flavors are no big deal.
“If we don’t want to tamper with our tequila, then maybe we should prohibit margaritas or drinking tequila mixed with soda,” Muria said.
The Mexican tequila industry has its sights on 20-somethings in the United States. Fruit-flavored tequila will contain the same percentage of alcohol as original tequila, but for many will be less harsh on the taste buds.
The United States is already the main export market for tequila. Mexico last year exported 63 percent of the 141 million liters of tequila produced. More than 80 percent of it went to the United States.
Head start
But the two largest sellers of traditional tequila in the United States — Jose Cuervo and Sauza — said they do not plan to come out with fruit-flavored tequila.
“We are not interested in any tequila with flavors or fruits,” said Alejandra Castillo, a Mexico City spokeswoman for Jose Cuervo which sold about 29 million liters in the United States in 2002, making it the country’s most popular tequila.
“There are no plans, that we’re aware of, to introduce anything like this in the United States,” said Jack Shea, a spokesman for Sauza, which ranked second in U.S. sales last year with about 9 million liters.
One U.S. entrepreneur, David McQueen, has a head start on Mexican producers. He has sold flavored tequila since 2001.
McQueen, the CEO of Las Vegas-based Tukys Tequila, said he holds U.S. patents on five types of flavored tequila: mandarin-orange, watermelon, lime, kiwi-strawberry and coffee.
McQueen said the Mexican and U.S. government allow him to ship U.S.-made fruit flavors to Jalisco, where they are mixed with tequila and returned for sale in the United States.
Romo questioned the legal status of that tequila but McQueen said he has broken no rules.
“It’s legal. It’s not under the table,” McQueen said. “We’ve never had a problem calling it tequila.”
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I’ll be honest, I wasn’t all that excited about reviewing Hornito’s Lime Shot but the folks who do Hornito’s PR were so nice that I thought I’d set aside my prejudicial notions and give it a whirl for their sake. As it happens, I was correct in my original estimation. I don’t ever want to drink Hornito’s Lime Shot again, but I am head-over-heels in love with this product as a condiment!
That’s right.
Hornito’s Lime Shot is the best thing to hit my kitchen since the George Foreman Grill! I absolutely love cooking with it and have several recipes I’ve tried and love that I know you’ll find quite handy as you entertain and barbeque this summer!
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But I must reiterate:
DO NOT DRINK THE LIME SHOT!
This is not tequila as we know and love it. It is diffused and infused and not at all what we would consider a sipping tequila.
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But it is a fantastic cooking tequila!
So, when the dust settled, I found Hornito’s Lime Shot to be a winner, but not for the purpose Hornito’s intended. Lucky for me I set aside my prejudice and took a shot on this cliche’.
Following are several summertime recipes you’ll love mixing up with Hornito’s Lime Shot:
Grilled Chicken Breast Tenders for Fajitas & Salads
4lbs Chicken Breast Tenders or sliced Chicken Breasts
½ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
2Tbsp Fajita seasoning or 1 Capful of your favorite Mrs Dash.
Place all ingredients in a Ziploc bag, seal and massage to mix. Place the bag in a bowl (you never know when they’ll sprout a leak) and marinate in the refrigerator 6-8 hours or more. Grill on gas, open flame or on a George Foreman grill. This chicken will cook quickly and be tender, juicy and tasty!
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The first time we made these, we prepared them in the morning and grilled them that night. They were phenomenal! We used them in fajitas and salads all week.
The next time we made them, we marinated them overnight and grilled the next evening. Still great!
Serving suggestion: For low-carb, have these on romaine leaves. If you aren’t concerned with carbs, gluten, or have any other bread phobias, throw those babies on a tortilla, dress with cheese & salsa, and enjoy! We accompanied ours with a delicious JLP Golden Lime Margarita that was another delightful surprise in that it was the best pre-mixed margarita Mike or I had ever had.
Place all ingredients in a crock pot and mix thoroughly. Cook covered on low for 8-12 hours.
Pull pieces apart with two forks to shred the meat. It should just fall apart. Mix again to be sure it all gets covered with seasoning and keep on warm setting until ready to eat. If you aren’t entertaining and just can’t eat this much, tuck half of it away in an airtight container in the freezer. It keeps well.
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Crock Pot Refried Beans
2lbs dry Pinto Beans (Soak overnight in water and rinse)
1 Cup Salsa (any flavor)
1 Large Onion (chopped)
½ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
1 Roasted hatch Green Chile (or a small can of chilis or jalapenos)
4 Cloves Garlic (or crushed/powdered equivalent)
Add all ingredients to a crock pot, cover with water, then add 4 more cups of water. Cook on high until it reaches the consistency you prefer. If it is too soupy, allow it to cook with the cover removed until enough water has evaporated to suit your taste. If they aren’t soft enough, add water as necessary.
If I’m in a hurry, I’ll mash them with a potato masher after they’ve cooked soft. If not, I’ll forget about them and just cook them on low for a couple days. Big batches like this work great because they keep well in the refrigerator and freeze well.
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Cole Slaw
½ Cup Miracle Whip (or Mayonnaise)
¼ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
2tsp sugar
1tsp Wild Hibiscus Pyramid Salt Flakes (You’ll love the color!)
1 Thinly Sliced or Chopped Onion
¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
2 (14oz) Packages Coleslaw (or shred ½ head Cabbage + ½ Bag Carrots)
Place first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add Coleslaw (or Cabbage & Carrots) and mix well. Add Miracle Whip (or Mayonnaise) to taste and chill until served.
*Entertaining tip: Fill a bowl the size of your serving bowl ½ full with ice and then set your serving bowl on top of the ice. This will keep your slaw fresh even on a warm summer day.
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For more great recipes you can make even better with Hornito’s Lime Shot, check out our Pinterest Pinboard specifically for Hornito’s Lime Shot. (But don’t drink it!)
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Yes, we went there! The good folks at Hornitos were kind enough to send us some samples so we did what we do – Tasting & Testing. Look for our review of Lime Shot – and the reason why you absolutely must have this in your kitchen – coming this week!
According to Hornitos:
This Memorial Day weekend, master the art of cocktail-and-food matching—and just in time for all the warm-weather backyard festivities. Your readers can fire up the grill with Hornitos® and try some of these seamless pairings of mouthwatering food and thirst-quenching cocktails.
Hornitos® Lime Shot takes the process out of the whole tequila experience. No need for blenders or the lick it-sip it-suck it ritual, this shot already combines the salt + tequila + lime!
Serve the shot chilled and in a salt-rimmed shot glass for the ultimate Memorial Day experience.
Patriot’s Plata
This cool, sweet drink offsets spicy heat of your summer barbecue
• 1 ½ parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
• ¾ part Lime Juice
• ¾ part Pineapple Juice
• ¼ part Agave
• Pinch of Cilantro leaves
Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
Hornitos® Tequila Lime Shot Chicken
• 1 cup Hornitos® Lime Shot
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chilies
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• ¼ cup honey
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 boneless chicken breast halves
Preparation: Before adding chicken, mix all other ingredients in a bowl to form a marinade. Once mixed, place marinade in a large resealable bag and add chicken. Refrigerate overnight. Once prepared, place chicken on the grill (low to medium heat) and cook for approximately 15-18 minutes. Remove chicken from the grill and enjoy your Memorial Day barbecue!
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Welcome to our National Margarita Day episode of Tequila Aficionado’s weekly Open Bar show!
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Place all ingredients in a crock pot and mix thoroughly. Cook covered on low for 8-12 hours.
Crock Pot Refried Beans
Hornitos® Tequila Lime Shot Chicken