New Year, New Libations - Patron Roca Silver

We here at The Supreme Plate wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year. That being said let all of us take a moment and enjoy this weekend with a few quality libations with the ones we truly love and respect. This week we are going with straight shots of Patron Silver Roca. The smoothest Patron we have yet to lay our hands on.

Enjoy whatever you choose to sip on wisely. No one wants to visit their family in the hospital or morgue.

Cantaloupe Margaritas

Looking outside it appears that Spring has landed. Well it may not have officially touched down on the calendar but in Southern California the weather has been in the mid 70°s and no one is complaining. The official first day of Spring is actually March 20^th, so we wanted to give you a recipe for a wonderful libation that will make even your oldest relative ask for a second glass. Who doesn't love some juicy Cantaloupe on a warm day? And when your relaxing with friends who can resist a few ice cold Margaritas to help get everyone in a celebratory mood? 

Combine the two and you have a recipe for anstant party in a glass. Give it a try, you wont be mad you did, case we sure aren’t.

Enjoy responsibly! 

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2day is National Tequila Day... Check out the TSP Tequila Supreme

This here holiday needs no lengthy introduction as to why it exists or the benefits of partaking in it, it simply is a great day and must be celebrated. Just what are we speaking of you ask? Well today Ladies & Gents, just so happens to be National Tequila Day and with that we must kick a few classic recipes out to our readers as well as a new Libation recipe to get the days events pushing along as planned.

Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

4 oz Tequila (whatever brand you choose, we suggest Patron or Don Julio)

2 oz Lemon Juice

2 oz Sweet Vermouth

2 ½ tsp Honey

4 dashes Bitters (found in almost every liquor and grocery store)

Crushed Ice

Lemons (washed thoroughly and cut into slices for garnishing)

*Drink Mixer w/ strainer

2 Martini Glasses Chilled

Directions:

Combine tequila, lemon juice and sweet vermouth, honey and bitters in a clean drink mixer / shaker (a previously used one will give this drink an odd flavor, make sure to wash it if you have made other drinks previously to making this cocktail.)

Add ice, cover and shake until the outside of the mixer is cold.

Strain into 2 martini glasses; garnish with lemon twists.

Perfect Puree Roasted Red Pepper & Leek Soup / Sweet & Sour Margarita

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Culinary Traditions™ Roasted Red Pepper   Our Roasted Red Pepper puree is made from field-ripened sweet red bell peppers - fire roasted, steamed, skinned and seeded by hand. The pepper "meats" are pureed with a touch of olive oil added to make a perfect base for soup, flavored aioli and savory sauces. The roasted flavor and orange-red color makes this a truly special puree. Red Pepper & Leek Soup Yield: 4 - 8 oz. servings 12 oz. Culinary Traditions Roasted Red Pepper puree, thawed 2 oz. unsalted butter 6 oz. chicken broth 1 cup chopped leeks, white part only ½ tbsp. olive oil Salt to taste White pepper to taste In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Stir in leeks and sauté, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until leeks are soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth and salt to taste. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes, or until leeks are very soft. Transfer mixture to a food processor; cover and process until smooth. In a large bowl, combine leek mixture with Roasted Red Pepper puree and white pepper to taste. To serve hot, transfer mixture to a saucepan and heat through over medium-low heat. Do not boil. To serve chilled, refrigerate until cold. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish as desired.   Beverage Artistry™ Classic Sweet & Sour   An essential ingredient for both sweet and citrus notes, our Classic Sweet & Sour blend is the ideal base for classic cocktails and twists on the classics. Partners well with Tequila, Vodka, Bourbon and Gin.               Easy Premium Margarita Dana M. Bruner, The Perfect Purée 2 oz. Beverage Artistry Classic Sweet & Sour, thawed 1 oz. Patron Tequila ½ oz. Cointreau ½ lemon, juiced   Combine all ingredients into a pint glass with ice. Shake vigorously with a Boston Shaker for 10 seconds. Pour into a margarita glass filled with ice.  Garnish with a wedge of lime and serve. Visit www.perfectpuree.com for more recipes and new products!