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Voting for the 2017 Saveur Blog awards ends next week! I would really appreciate it if you took a quick second to vote for Chicano Eats in the Best New Voice Category!
You can keep voting here daily.
Also check out/vote for some of my other favorite food blogs like A Cozy Kitchen, who is nominated in the Most Inspired Weeknight Dinners Category, and Inspired by Charm and Crafty Chica who are both nominated in the Best Style and Design Blog Category.
A few days ago, I took the time to donate to both the Houston Food Bank and the Houston SPCA, because I can’t help but think of the many animals that have been displaced. Just watching videos of dogs being rescued really tug at my heartstrings and make me super emotional.
The Texas SPCA has set up an amazon wishlist where you can go and purchase items they need. Access their list here.
If you’re looking to contribute directly to organizations that target POC communities, here’s a few to look into:
Raices – Raises provides free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families and refugees in Central and South Texas.
The Black Women’s Defense League – Supports marginalized communities that may go unserved by larger relief efforts.
South Texas Human Rights Center – Community organization dedicated to the promotion, protection, defense and exercise of human rights and dignity in South Texas.
ICNA Relief – Muslims for Humanity provides social services across the U.S. to the underprivileged and those affected by natural disasters.
Head over to ColorLines for a more extensive list.
Summer is starting to come to an end, and with Labor Day right around the corner, I figured a good cocktail was in order.
I don’t know what it is, but I love the smell of citrus fruits–they are so invigorating and vibrant and they evoke a sense of happiness in me! When I came across these tangelos at Sprouts, I fell in love. They were so aromatic and so bright that I just had to take some home and do something with them–so here we are.
This tequila spritzer is very easy to make, and super convenient if you’re like me and happen to be hoarding a ton of La Croix in your fridge. It comes together in a few minutes, it is very light and refreshing, and technically you can use whatever citrus fruit you have on hand!
I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend, and if you are able to, I’d like to encourage you to contribute and support Houston whichever way you can.
Stay Chingonx!
Tangelo Tequila Spritzer
Ingredients
- For the Drink
- 3 oz. tangelo juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 1/2 oz. tequila
- 1 tsp agave
- seltzer
- Garnish
- fresh mint
- or tangelo wedges
- or wide zest strip
Instructions
- In a shaker filled with ice, mix in the tangelo and lime juice, tequila and agave.
- Shake vigorously.
- Fill a tall glass with about half a cup of crushed ice.
- Pour your tangelo/tequila mixture into the glass, top with your favorite seltzer, stir, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or tangelo wedge.
13 Comments
Maria Hewett
September 7, 2017 at 8:33 pmBeen voting!!
But, how stupid am I??? I can’t believe i didn’t think about the hurricane’s impact on animals!! Texas SPCA I am looking up your wish list now!! P.S. We just adopted another dog into the family, Esteban!! I think I would have a zoo if zoning/space allowed!
Makos
September 14, 2017 at 1:31 pmHey, Esteban!
As always your photos are really refreshing, just like your Spritzer recipe!
Unfortunately, I don’t think tangelos have found their way to Greece so far!
Our hearts here in Greece are with all the people affected by hurricanes and earthquakes.
Esteban Castillo
September 17, 2017 at 9:28 amGracias Makos! 🙂
Cheryl Bennett
September 27, 2017 at 5:24 amlove this!
Jocelyn D Adams
September 27, 2017 at 2:18 pmOrange goodness!!
Nichole
September 28, 2017 at 6:23 amI’m thinking this is a must make for the weekend! It looks really tasty and refreshing 🙂
Carolyn Ingram
September 28, 2017 at 4:18 pmThis sounds amazing!
Everyday Maven
September 28, 2017 at 10:23 pmDefinitley going to try this!
Ashley Manila
September 29, 2017 at 5:13 amLoving how colorful this cocktail is!
Phoebe Hendricks
September 29, 2017 at 1:24 pmLooks like summer served up in a glass!
Megan @ A Dash of Megnut
September 29, 2017 at 7:14 pmso pretty!
Elaina Newton
September 29, 2017 at 8:34 pmI’ve never had tangelo juice before. Sounds perfect for this hot fall weather we’re having here. 😉
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