Last night, we kicked off a Guy Fawkes celebration with what I’m told is standard British fare -fireworks and alcohol. This morning I’m sitting in the living room as Tom attempts to recover from an epic night of drinking. What do I get out of this? A naked man serving me Marmite on toast. I take partial responsibility. Margaritas and hot cider are a dangerous, yet delicious combination.
Margaritas
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10 lemons
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15 limes
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2 oranges
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Tequila
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Cointreau
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Coarse sea salt
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Lime wedges for garnish
Juice all the lemons, limes, and oranges and combine to make a “sweet and sour” mix. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and coat with salt. In a cocktail shaker, combine crushed ice with 1 oz. tequila, 1/2 oz. Cointreau, 1 oz. sweet and sour mix. Shake, serve, and repeat (indoors).
Hot Cider
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1/3 bottle of rum
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1 bottle of English cider
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1/2 bottle of unfiltered apple juice
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2 cinnamon sticks
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6 cloves
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6 cardamom pods
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50 g of sugar
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1 Tbsp honey
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juice of 2 lemons
Simmer all the above on low heat until the spices infuse. Pour in a thermos, serve, and repeat (outdoors).