ClosePhoto: NBC / Getty Images2020 has taught us many lessons, from the important (please don’t drink hand sanitizer!) to the silly (Olaf now comes in hot cocoa bomb form).It also taught us thatIna Garten is the queen of quarantine, especially when it comes to cocktails. Remember thosesuper-sized cosmosshe shook up back in April?Well she was back on her spirited game this weekend, just in time forNew Year’s Eve celebrations, with a new episode ofBarefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Procalled “Ultimate Cocktails.” The best-of compilation featured her cocktail hour hosting tips (for your household or when we can safely gather in groups again), plus her personal favorite drink and snack recipes for a foolproof soiree.Ina Garten Says She Can’t Live Without These 5 Kitchen ToolsThe updated vodka collins, whiskey sours and rum southsides absolutely caught our eyes. But the top tip, in our opinion, came when she spilled the secrets about her signature tequila drink: the margarita.Similar to mostmargarita recipes, Garten’s drink includes triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur), tequila, honey and fresh lime and lemon juice. But here’s where things take a pleasantly spicy turn: she invites some pepper to the party.ThisJalapeñoMargaritamethod requires some advance planning, but it seems to be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate the flavors of your cocktail.Here’s how to try it yourself:With a paring knife, carefully pierce about 10 slits into a small jalapeño pepper. Don’t remove the seeds or ribs or open up the pepper.Place it in a large measuring cup or glass, then for 6 servings, pour in 1 ½ cups of tequila.Cover with plastic wrap and allow the booze to infuse for 24 hours at room temp.Then remove and discard the jalapeño from the tequila, and pour the now-slightly spicy tequila through a sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds. Continue on with theJalapeño Margarita recipeas explained.We just love Garten’s take on this spicy margarita and can’t wait to try herJalapeño Margarita recipe. Plus, this infused booze would make a delicious addition to the peppery tequila in ourSalty ChihuahuasorTequila Guacamole.Garten once said, “I love to take the ordinary and make it really special.” Mission accomplished, Ina, with this beverage and this roller coaster of a year.Looking for more?Try EatingWell’s take on aJalapeño Margarita(pictured below), these no-sugar-addedPineapple Margaritasor these gorgeousPomegranate Margaritas.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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2020 has taught us many lessons, from the important (please don’t drink hand sanitizer!) to the silly (Olaf now comes in hot cocoa bomb form).It also taught us thatIna Garten is the queen of quarantine, especially when it comes to cocktails. Remember thosesuper-sized cosmosshe shook up back in April?Well she was back on her spirited game this weekend, just in time forNew Year’s Eve celebrations, with a new episode ofBarefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Procalled “Ultimate Cocktails.” The best-of compilation featured her cocktail hour hosting tips (for your household or when we can safely gather in groups again), plus her personal favorite drink and snack recipes for a foolproof soiree.Ina Garten Says She Can’t Live Without These 5 Kitchen ToolsThe updated vodka collins, whiskey sours and rum southsides absolutely caught our eyes. But the top tip, in our opinion, came when she spilled the secrets about her signature tequila drink: the margarita.Similar to mostmargarita recipes, Garten’s drink includes triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur), tequila, honey and fresh lime and lemon juice. But here’s where things take a pleasantly spicy turn: she invites some pepper to the party.ThisJalapeñoMargaritamethod requires some advance planning, but it seems to be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate the flavors of your cocktail.Here’s how to try it yourself:With a paring knife, carefully pierce about 10 slits into a small jalapeño pepper. Don’t remove the seeds or ribs or open up the pepper.Place it in a large measuring cup or glass, then for 6 servings, pour in 1 ½ cups of tequila.Cover with plastic wrap and allow the booze to infuse for 24 hours at room temp.Then remove and discard the jalapeño from the tequila, and pour the now-slightly spicy tequila through a sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds. Continue on with theJalapeño Margarita recipeas explained.We just love Garten’s take on this spicy margarita and can’t wait to try herJalapeño Margarita recipe. Plus, this infused booze would make a delicious addition to the peppery tequila in ourSalty ChihuahuasorTequila Guacamole.Garten once said, “I love to take the ordinary and make it really special.” Mission accomplished, Ina, with this beverage and this roller coaster of a year.Looking for more?Try EatingWell’s take on aJalapeño Margarita(pictured below), these no-sugar-addedPineapple Margaritasor these gorgeousPomegranate Margaritas.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
2020 has taught us many lessons, from the important (please don’t drink hand sanitizer!) to the silly (Olaf now comes in hot cocoa bomb form).It also taught us thatIna Garten is the queen of quarantine, especially when it comes to cocktails. Remember thosesuper-sized cosmosshe shook up back in April?Well she was back on her spirited game this weekend, just in time forNew Year’s Eve celebrations, with a new episode ofBarefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Procalled “Ultimate Cocktails.” The best-of compilation featured her cocktail hour hosting tips (for your household or when we can safely gather in groups again), plus her personal favorite drink and snack recipes for a foolproof soiree.Ina Garten Says She Can’t Live Without These 5 Kitchen ToolsThe updated vodka collins, whiskey sours and rum southsides absolutely caught our eyes. But the top tip, in our opinion, came when she spilled the secrets about her signature tequila drink: the margarita.Similar to mostmargarita recipes, Garten’s drink includes triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur), tequila, honey and fresh lime and lemon juice. But here’s where things take a pleasantly spicy turn: she invites some pepper to the party.ThisJalapeñoMargaritamethod requires some advance planning, but it seems to be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate the flavors of your cocktail.Here’s how to try it yourself:With a paring knife, carefully pierce about 10 slits into a small jalapeño pepper. Don’t remove the seeds or ribs or open up the pepper.Place it in a large measuring cup or glass, then for 6 servings, pour in 1 ½ cups of tequila.Cover with plastic wrap and allow the booze to infuse for 24 hours at room temp.Then remove and discard the jalapeño from the tequila, and pour the now-slightly spicy tequila through a sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds. Continue on with theJalapeño Margarita recipeas explained.We just love Garten’s take on this spicy margarita and can’t wait to try herJalapeño Margarita recipe. Plus, this infused booze would make a delicious addition to the peppery tequila in ourSalty ChihuahuasorTequila Guacamole.Garten once said, “I love to take the ordinary and make it really special.” Mission accomplished, Ina, with this beverage and this roller coaster of a year.Looking for more?Try EatingWell’s take on aJalapeño Margarita(pictured below), these no-sugar-addedPineapple Margaritasor these gorgeousPomegranate Margaritas.
2020 has taught us many lessons, from the important (please don’t drink hand sanitizer!) to the silly (Olaf now comes in hot cocoa bomb form).
It also taught us thatIna Garten is the queen of quarantine, especially when it comes to cocktails. Remember thosesuper-sized cosmosshe shook up back in April?
Well she was back on her spirited game this weekend, just in time forNew Year’s Eve celebrations, with a new episode ofBarefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Procalled “Ultimate Cocktails.” The best-of compilation featured her cocktail hour hosting tips (for your household or when we can safely gather in groups again), plus her personal favorite drink and snack recipes for a foolproof soiree.
Ina Garten Says She Can’t Live Without These 5 Kitchen Tools
The updated vodka collins, whiskey sours and rum southsides absolutely caught our eyes. But the top tip, in our opinion, came when she spilled the secrets about her signature tequila drink: the margarita.
Similar to mostmargarita recipes, Garten’s drink includes triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur), tequila, honey and fresh lime and lemon juice. But here’s where things take a pleasantly spicy turn: she invites some pepper to the party.
ThisJalapeñoMargaritamethod requires some advance planning, but it seems to be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate the flavors of your cocktail.Here’s how to try it yourself:
We just love Garten’s take on this spicy margarita and can’t wait to try herJalapeño Margarita recipe. Plus, this infused booze would make a delicious addition to the peppery tequila in ourSalty ChihuahuasorTequila Guacamole.
Garten once said, “I love to take the ordinary and make it really special.” Mission accomplished, Ina, with this beverage and this roller coaster of a year.
Looking for more?Try EatingWell’s take on aJalapeño Margarita(pictured below), these no-sugar-addedPineapple Margaritasor these gorgeousPomegranate Margaritas.
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