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Blackberry Margaritas + Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipes

We’re making a blackberry simple syrup and blackberry margaritas today!

Temperatures are reaching over 110° this week here in Fresno, which means these blackberry margaritas are going to be a delicious way to keep cool. For the past couple of weeks, my backyard has been bursting with boysenberries and blackberries, and consequently, I’ve been using them for aguas frescas, paletas, and the margaritas we’re making today. Additionally, I’ve got passion fruit on the vines that are in the process of ripening. If you have any suggestions for recipes you’d like to see them in, let me know below!

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How to Make Traditional Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Ceviche Recipe- Chicano Eats

Hola Hola! Today we’re making traditional Mexican shrimp ceviche!

Now that it is beginning to feel like Summer, I’m starting to crave more seafood, and shrimp ceviche is one of my favorite ways to enjoy seafood. It’s simple, it’s so fresh, and it’s also an easy way to load up on veggies. The recipe we’re making today actually comes from my first cookbook, Chicano Eats: Recipes from my Mexican-American Kitchen.

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How to Make a Refreshing Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca

Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca - Chicano Eats

Today we’re making a refreshing pineapple mango agua fresca!

Last week I dusted off the grill for some carne asada and made this agua fresca to go along with our tacos, and didn’t realize I hadn’t shared the recipe yet. So, I’m sharing it with you today! It’s light, it’s refreshing, and perfect for the hot weather we have coming up. Although we’re making an agua fresca today, this recipe would also work great for paletas. Simply omit 1 1/2 cups of water, add extra sugar, and pour into your favorite paleta molds.

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