It’s all about balance right? Looking for a delicious cocktail and something to nibble this long weekend, check out our traditional (and healthier) Paloma recipe, guacamole and crispy tortillas on the blog.

Long weekend Paloma

The Paloma (which means dove in Spanish) is a traditional Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime and grapefruit juice, or grapefruit soda. It’s refreshing and perfect for those hot humid days, try this healthier twist of this popular cocktail.

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (about 2 grapefruits, juiced)
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp honey (raw if possible)
  • grapefruit flavoured sparkling water
  • ice
  • sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt for the rim

Instructions

Add 1 shot of tequila, 6 ounces of grapefruit juiced, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, honey and ice into each glass. Stir to combine, add of splash of sparkling water (if using) and garnish with a lime wedge.

 

Homemade Crispy Tortillas

 

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. Cut each tortilla into 8 chip sized wedges and spread the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush 2 tbs olive oil over each tortilla.
  4. Salt chips
  5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes depending on your baking sheet. They are done when completely crunchy!
  6. Let chips cool before serving. You can store in airtight container and they should stay crispy up to a week.

ADDITIONAL TOPPING OPTIONS: you can also use any of these additional toppings to spice things up: paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper (sparingly, will add heat!). CHEESES: grated parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, etc.

 

Easy Guacamole

 

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados, ripe
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 1-2 lime, juiced
  • sea salt
  • jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl (save the pit for later).
  2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
  3. Add the finely diced onion and pour half of the lime juice over the onion, add a pinch of salt and let the onion cook in the lime and salt for 5 min.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
  5. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips, Paloma & enjoy!

TIP: To keep the guacamole green for longer, add in the pit and wrap with plastic wrap.

 

Cheers to the long weekend and the warmer days ahead!