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The best day of the year is almost here! National Margarita Day is on February 22nd, and for those of you who love margaritas, this recipe is all you could ever need. Check out this Classic Margarita recipe:  

Classic Margarita 

Ingredients: 

• 2 ounces Ilegal Añejo
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• Lime wedges 
• Ice

Instructions: 

1. Fill the glass with ice. 
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, and orange juice. 
3. Shake and strain into the rimmed glass. 
4. Garnish with lime wedge slices. Enjoy!

Are you celebrating Mardi Gras this year? Add even more excitement this holiday with a traditional New Orleans cocktail, the Hurricane Cocktail! Rum + fun = A true Mardi Gras party! 

Hurricane Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces Captain Morgan light rum
• 2 ounces Captain Morgan dark rum
• 3 ounces Passion Fruit juice 
• 3 ounces of orange juice
• Juice of half a lime
• 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
• Orange slices and maraschino cherries for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill the cocktail glass with ice. Squeeze the lime over the ice.
2. Stir the remaining ingredients together in a mixing glass.
3. Pour into a cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time for love, gifts, AND cocktails! Here are 3 cocktails from the Distillery of Modern Art that you will fall in love with: 

Georgia Sour 

A delicious blend of Distillery of Modern Art Peach Vodka and citrus garnished with a star anise. 

Black Manhattan 

A classic Manhattan cocktail with a tasty twist. Includes the Distillery of Modern Art Amaro Peach. 

Bloody Mary

Awarded the “Best Bloody Mary” in Atlanta’s Magazine in 2022. A tasty blend of flavors, including homemade tomato juice and Distillery of Modern Art Vodka. 

To learn more about the Distillery of Modern Art, check out their website.

What’s better than game day? Game day grub paired with cocktails. Check out these game day food and cocktail pairings to prep for the next big game: 

Frito Pies and Margaritas 

Margaritas pair well with just about any salty chip. Especially ones that are elevated! 

Classic Margarita Recipe: 

Ingredients: 

• 4 oz Insólito Reposado  
• 2 oz Patrón Citrónge
• 2 limes for freshly squeezed lime juice 
• 1 lime wedge for garnish 
• 1 tbsp for salted rim

Instructions: 

1. Salt the rim of a glass.
2. Combine all ingredients, stir, and add ice. 
3. Garnish with a lime wedge. 

Frito Pies:

Ingredients: 

• 1 bag corn chips 
• 2 cans chili no beans
• 2 cans Rotel Original drained
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 jalapeno 

Instructions: 

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°.
2. Warm the canned chili in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
3. First Layer: Spread a layer of corn chips, along the bottom of a 12" skillet. Spoon half of the chili evenly over the corn chips and then spread one can of Rotel over the chili.
4. Second Layer: Add another layer of corn chips, and then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over them. Spoon the remainder of the chili evenly over everything.
5. Third Layer: Add one final layer of corn chips, spread the second can of Rotel evenly over the corn chips, and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over everything.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 
7. Serve and enjoy!