Few infused tequilas are done well, but when you find one with as versatile a flavor profile as Diva Tequila, it’s worth taking the time to experiment with it. I’ve been using Diva Tequila in the kitchen for years now and heartily recommend adding Diva Tequila Waffles to your next brunch menu. Diva Tequila Waffles … Read more Diva Tequila Waffles Recipe
The first time I tried Siempre Tequila, I knew immediately that it’s herbaceousness would work perfectly in a vinaigrette. Now when most people consider using tequila in a salad dressing they want to start adding avocados and limes and getting all kitchy on the Margarita theme. But I’m here to tell you that you need to … Read more Caprese Salad with Siempre Tequila
This recipe was adapted from a bourbon pecan pound cake. After looking at the ingredients itseemed to me me that Tres Ochos anejo would work especially well. One of the tricks of baking with tequila is to know how much tequila to use and what varietal so as not to overwhelm the other ingredients. When … Read more Glazed 888 Pecan Pound Cake Recipe
If you’ve tasted Embajador Tequila then you know that there’s always just a hint of orange. If you’ve visited the Embajador Distillery then you’ll know why. Orange groves surround their agave fields. It is because of this unique and very intentional terroir that Embajador Tequila pairs exceptionally well with orange, cloves, cinnamon, and Christmas! That’s … Read more Christmas Panettone with Embajador Tequila Recipe
[This editorial (with my comments) is inspired by the following video on the dastardly NOM 199 currently in review in Mexico. Please, take a few moments to view this easy-to-follow video, then, feel free to share it among your friends, family, colleagues and cohorts. Afterwards, go here to sign the petition and unifying statement against … Read more NOM 199 Will Bring the Tequila & Mezcal Apocalypse
Got a valentine who loves Tres Leches Cake? Try this spin on the super simple but very delicious Duncan Hines Tres Leches Cake Mix. 1921 La Crema Tres Leches Cake Recipe Click To Tweet You will need: Duncan Hines Tres Leches Cake Mix For Milk Syrup: 3 Cups Milk 1/2 Cup Tequila 1921 La … Read more 1921 La Crema Tres Leches Cake Recipe
It all started when I checked in to Pinterest to make some updates. I found this recipe for Four Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Mug Cake. It’s been pinned over 10,000 times for good reason. How can I add Avion Espresso to this recipe? Of course, my first thought, as it is for every chocolate recipe is … Read more Avion Espresso Flourless Mocha Mug Cake
With a summer bug beating us down here at Tequila Aficionado HQ, we’ve been leaning heavily on the cayenne to keep us clear for work. Today, we pulled out the big guns. It was time to make Gazpacho! Ours is a bit different than your mother’s gazpacho though. We made ours chunky (no puree necessary) … Read more Chunky Gazpacho Recipe
When I have lots of work to do, I usually bake something at the same time. The attention necessary to cooking properly provides the moments necessary for me to quiet my ADD mind so I’m more capable of focusing on the work. This week, I had several jobs I needed to take care of that … Read more De La Tierre Maple Tequila Pound Cake Recipe
Tequila Test Kitchen We’ve been pretty busy in the Tequila Aficionado Test Kitchen over the past year. Because we aren’t afraid to splash a little tequila into our food, we’ve got a great collection of recipes you might want to try as gifts for tequila loving friends & family or perhaps you’d like to wow … Read more Festive Holiday Recipes – Foods Made With Tequila