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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I do not use drink mixes. I do not eat at chains unless I'm starving with no other options. I don't bake from boxes. I don't cook anything in a microwave.

I know I'm impressed.

As you probably have figured out, I'm really not much concerned with what does and does not impress you. But just so I'm clear, do you use drink mixes, eat at chains, bake from boxes or use a microwave frequently?

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by RDCollins:
Well, I wouldn't sip the stuff! It's good enough for a Maggie, though, and it's not like I really care, and certainly not enough to waste what I consider to be good Tequila. Cuervo Especial Gold won't kill you, and in a Margarita, what's the difference?

The difference is in the taste. Try one with Don Julio (or any decent blanco), Cointreau and fresh limes. There is a big difference. I think I paid $32 for the DJ at the local store last week. It's only a few bucks more then Cuervo Gold.

Cuervo Gold is 51% agave. It's the bare minimum they need to use to even call the stuff tequila! I wouldn't thin paint with it.

PH

Thanks for the rec. I just don't care all that much about the differences in the Tequila -- it ain't really something to savor and wax lyrical about, but more of a "get ripped quick" beverage.

I do agree that mixes are horrible shyt. Tequila, lime, and orange liqueur of some sort (I actually do use Conitreau, but Triple Sec is fine, especially with cheap Tequila), maybe some sugar if the limes aren't sweet, over ice (NOT blended). Why would anyone use a mix?

purplehaze,

try useing simpley lime juice an DJ or DEd
blanco and a splash of oj!

befor we left MD my wife was quoted in the B Sun
about tequila! (she knows Tequila)

an the best mix is Tommy's from san fran
tommy used to make the margarita's for sammy h. on stage!!!!!

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by RDCollins:
Well, I wouldn't sip the stuff! It's good enough for a Maggie, though, and it's not like I really care, and certainly not enough to waste what I consider to be good Tequila. Cuervo Especial Gold won't kill you, and in a Margarita, what's the difference?

The difference is in the taste. Try one with Don Julio (or any decent blanco), Cointreau and fresh limes. There is a big difference. I think I paid $32 for the DJ at the local store last week. It's only a few bucks more then Cuervo Gold.

Cuervo Gold is 51% agave. It's the bare minimum they need to use to even call the stuff tequila! I wouldn't thin paint with it.

PH

OK, I picked up some Don Julio Blanco and a new bottle of Cointreau (old one was nearly gone) this afternoon, along with some Key limes from Mexico, and made pure, old-fashioned Margaritas. Two scoops of Tequila, one of Cointreau, one of lime juice, stirred and served over ice (I hate the slush sh*t). Added about a teaspoon of sugar as the limes were rather tart. No salt so I could taste the drink a little better. Excellent, very refreshing.

However, it's still a waste of good ($40+) Tequila, IMHO, as the cheaper stuff makes an equally good Maggie -- sort of like making Boeuf Bourguignon with good Burgundy.

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Originally posted by inky:

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Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
Espresso martini. Shot of espresso, shot of absolut vanilla vodka, dash of kahlua and a shot of godiva white chocholate liqour shaken and strained in ice into a martini glass. Garnish with 3 espresso beans.

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