Thirsty Thursday: Peep-Arita, An Easter Margarita

I'm convinced that my dad is the king of margaritas. That's the only drink he ever orders. EVER. So when I decided I was going to make a margarita for Easter, obviously I called him and made him the official taste tester! I guess he really liked it because he kept drinking the glass I made him! He even ate the peep and called it a drunken bunny... Oh dad. Anyways, this is the perfect grown-up Easter drink! And it pairs perfectly with my Easter Eggs from Tasty Tuesday! My dad was very happy when I showed up at his house with tequila and eggs! 

Ingredients:

1 Part Tequila (Silver is preferred) 

3 Parts Margarita Mix

1 tbsp Grenadine

Food Coloring of Choice

Peeps of Choice (optional)

Directions:

1. To a shaker full of ice add: tequila, margarita mix, and grenadine. Shake to mix.

2. Pour mixture into a margarita glass.

3. Now it's time to pick your color! I wanted to go for a purple so I added red and blue food coloring. More blue than red because of the red grenadine. The lighting made the purple look darker, but it was much lighter. Obviously the peep isn't that neon, so yeah. 

4. For an optional garnish, cut a peep in the center and place it on the rim of the glass, Easter style! 

Obviously you can omit the tequila and have virgin margaritas! Which would be perfect for the almost legal drinkers! However you make this drink, enjoy! 

HAPPY EASTER!

Tasty Tuesday: Angel Eggs Turned Easter Eggs

I love Deviled Eggs. But I was told on Easter they should be called Angel Eggs. Hence the post title. Anyways, I love my step-mom's Angel Eggs and wanted to pay tribute to her recipe but add some twists of my own! My Angel Eggs have been turned into a super fun dish, perfect for Easter! Here's how you make your Easter Eggs! 

Ingredients:

9 Large Eggs - Hard Boiled

1/2 C Mayonaise

1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

Salt and Pepper to taste

Paprika for a garnish

Food Coloring for FUN!

Directions:

1. Once your eggs are cooled down peel them and pat the dry. 

2. Set up your food coloring pools. I picked green, blue, and pink. 

3. Scoop out the yolk of each egg half and put in a bowl to set aside for later.

4. Color your eggs to your desired color. I only let mine sit for about 15-20 seconds each. I was going for the pastel look.

5. After you take each egg out of the color pool, or bath, whatever you want to call it, set on a paper towel briefly to absorb any extra liquid. Transfer all eggs to a desired egg holder. I used a pyrex container because I will most likely be taking these to my parents house tonight. 

6. In the bowl with the egg yolks, mix in the mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix very well. 

7. Because its easier for me, I used a piping bag to get the yolk mixture into the eggs. You can get the piping bag and tips at Walmart for a good price. 

8. Add the paprika if you want and you are ready to go! Enjoy! 

9. I did snack on a few, but I put the rest in the fridge to set before I transport them! 

Adding color to the eggs takes them for typical holiday/picnic food to perfect Easter appetizer! 

However you make these Easter eggs, enjoy!