"Redheaded Mule" & She is BACK!

Yes, She is back! Who, well, ArtSees Diner of course! After a long period of time, energy, and focus being on things unrelated to my love, AD, it is time to return. What better reason to return to blogging other than something that tantalizes, tickles, and trips the light fantastic? A new libation! What better way to usher March than with a Redhead? 

I introduce "Redheaded Mule" by Mary E. Champagne, aka ArtSees Diner.

It is very simple - 

• Fever-Tree Ginger Beer 
• Mary E's housemade Cinnamon Liquor (recipe at the end) 
• Pour over ice and sip! 

Mary E's Housemade Cinnamon Liquor 

• Bourbon (cheap kind is best!)
• Fresh Cinnamon Sticks 
• Bottle and sit for at least 4 months
• A little sugar (or not) 

Cointreau-Quila by Mary E.(Qwon-tro-quila)

So tonight whilst spending time at a local restaurant/pub I found myself desiring a libation. There wasn't the wine I wanted, nor was their the Scotch that I would prefer to sip; so, I decided to have the bartender whip me up an original.I requested a tequila with Cointreau It is called the Cointreau-quila, French meets Mexico, or the Qwon-tro-quila. It is one shot of tequila, anejo or resposado would be best preferably Casa Noble but, any good tequila will do. Plus, a shot of Cointreau liquour. Squeeze a slice of lime and lemon into a glass filled with ice. That is all there is to it! The Cointreau-quila, or Qwon-tro-quila! Enjoy! Cointreau Casa Noble Overboard Dark Star

canela chocolate y crema con tequila _ Casa Noble

Es muy delicioso! canela chocolate y crema con tequila - Casa Noble

On July 24th in honor of National Tequila Day, I interviewed Jose Hermosillo, 7th generation, tequila maker and owner of Casa Noble Tequila. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of experiencing Anejo, Reposado and Crystal Casa Noble Tequila.

Tonight I dabbled in a little mixology. Although I have taken Jose's recommendation to indulge in a clean sampling of Casa Noble and enjoyed it immensely, I am finding myself desiring a movement away from the typical margarita. Regardless how you indulge, Casa Noble is smooth, clean, fresh, alive. Casa Noble Tequila is some of the finest tequila I have had the pleasure of indulging in. Well, tonight I ventured away from clean and created a remarkable mix...Simple:

1/3 cup of half and half

1 ounce of dark chocolate

1 tbsp of vanilla

2 tbsp of simple sugar

1/4 tsp of cinnamon

4 to 5 ice cubes

2 shots of tequila, (I chose anejo) The deep caramel hue, bold rich taste and rich body holds up well to the ice

Place the chocolate, vanilla and half and half in a mug and heat for 1 minute/25 seconds. Stir vigorously... then blend all of the aforementioned ingredients into a shaker. Rapidly shake until almost all of the ice is melted. Pour into glass and let sit for about 5 minutes. The tequila when blended with the cinnamon really melds all the flavors together. Serve!

I can imagine that Sambuca and Grand Marniere would add fruit-filled essence, but, not entirely necessary.