In preparation for New Year's Eve, I knew I wanted to make a high desert version of eggnog. Something really special that would celebrate the flavors of New Mexico and the new year. I knew well enough the method of making eggnog by tempering whipped eggs and sugar with hot milk and cream, but I also knew that bartenders tend to view eggnog making through the lens of a class of … [Read more...] about High Desert Eggnog Flip
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Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Oh, the joys of summertime margaritas! There is something about the smokey addition of Mezcal that just tastes right here in the Southwest. My husband seems to have always had an affinity for Mezcal, preferring to sip it neat, while I first realized how much I loved it after ordering a Mezcal Ranch Water at La Reina at El Rey Court. To be honest, I usually prefer wine, that is … [Read more...] about Spicy Mezcal Margarita