Summer Entertaining with Agavero Tequila
This year, many people are opting for “stay-cations” instead of traditional summer getaways, but don’t let that stop you from having a good time. Summer is the ultimate time to enjoy friends, food and fun—even in your own backyard. Spice things up at your next summer get-together by incorporating Agavero into food and drink recipes.
Agavero is the 100 percent blue agave tequila infused with the natural essence of Damiana, a flower renowned for centuries in Mexico as a potent aphrodisiac.
Here are several food and entertaining tips from Diane Brown, author of “The Seduction Cookbook,” on how to plan the ultimate summer soiree without breaking the bank.
Do-it-yourself menu: Put out food that your guests can make themselves, such as taco toppings, shells and fillings for a DIY taco bar, or skewer some shish kebabs over ice that guests can throw on the grill when they’re hungry. Add mouthwatering flavor to grilled food by adding Agavero to marinades.
Simplicity works: Keep your bar simple by setting it up for self-service. Blow-up a kiddie pool and fill it with ice and beverages and then serve one signature cocktail. Mix up a refreshing crowd-pleaser such as an Agavero Frozen Gringo or Agavero Cosmopolitan.
Location, location, location: Stake out a spot for your party at a local park or throw a swanky cocktail party outside in the backyard. Create an outdoor room by constructing a canopy of colorful market umbrellas, and arrange some potted plants or bright flowers for a splash of color.
Role-play: Bring the seaside to your backyard by setting out beach towels and lawn chairs. Then bring out everyone’s inner child and set out a few water pistols and challenge guests to a sandcastle-building contest. Finish setting the scene with a piñata, chips and salsa and signature drink like the Agavero Frozen Mango Margarita — the perfect summertime fiesta.
Here are two amazing recipies to try using Agavero Tequila.
Frozen Mango Margarita
Makes roughly 4-6 cocktails (depending on the size of the glass)
1 fresh Mango
4 ounces Agavero
Splash of Agavero (optional)
4 ounces silver or reposado tequila
1 fresh lime
Slice of lime or mango for garnish
Ice
In a blender, puree 1 fresh Mango. Then fill with Ice and mix Agavero, silver or reposado tequila and the juice of 1 lime until the consistency is smooth and frozen (slushy). Pour into Margarita glasses and add a splash of Agavero to the top. Garnish with a straw and a fresh slice of lime or mango.
Garlicky Agavero Tequila Shrimp Kabobs with Lemon and Fresh Bay Leaves
Serves 6 (courtesy of Diane Brown)
2 tablespoons Agavero
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 lemon wedges
12 fresh bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley
Wooden skewers, as needed
Mix the Agavero, olive oil, pepper, and garlic with the shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat a gas grill or broiler until moderately hot. Thread the shrimp, bay leaves and lemons on skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil skewers basting with additional marinade and turning every 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
