Starbucks 'Trenta': How The New Size Compares To Your Stomach
Famous Death Row Last Meals
Sangria is a Spanish drink, not a Mexican one, yet it is still one of the most popular beverages served during Cinco
de Mayo celebrations in the US. Instead, suggests Julieta Ballesteros, owner of the new Crema Ristorante in New York's Union
square, opt for the Mexican alternative: agua loca. The name means "crazy water" and makes the
Spanish punch look tame by comparison because it doesn't water down its fruit and alcohol base with any filler, unlike
many sangrias, which may use soda water for a light carbonation. As Ballesteros explained to the New York Times,
"You're always told, when you start drinking, that mixing different kinds of alcohol will make you crazy."
And the strong drink is not called "crazy water" for nothing.
The recipe below is an adaptation of the one served at Crema. It makes nearly 3 gallons of the drink, so it might be best to scale it back a bit for home use. If you're already having a Cinco de Mayo party, though, it could be just the thing to spice up the night.
Agua Loca
(Adapted from Crema, via the NYT)
1 750-ml bottle vodka
1 750-ml bottle rum
1 750-ml bottle red wine
1 750-ml bottle white wine
1/2 gallon orange juice
24 ounces pineapple juice
1 46-ounce bottle cranberry juice
1 liter bottle
tamarind juice*
1 46-ounce bottle pear nectar
1 46-ounce bottle peach nectar
1 pint margarita mix
1 bunch mint
1 small pineapple, cubed
6 small pears, cubed
1 bunch seedless red grapes, diced
Mix all ingredients well and serve, chilled, over ice.
Makes about three gallons.
*Note: Tamarind juice is available at Mexican and Asian markets, as well as some natural foods stores.
Jane Seymour's Modest And Modern Style
Broke Stars: 11 Celebrities Who Went Bankrupt
LOOK: Amazing Underwater Photos Of Dogs
Adele Five-Year Break? Singer Plans to Focus on Relationship, Write 'Happy Record'
Social Security Is Failing Even Faster Than We Thought
PHOTOS: How You Can Get The 'Miracle' Dress
Man Says Starbucks Discriminated Against Him Because He Has Half An Arm
Chris Brown, Grammys 2012: Embattled Singer Slams Critics
Janice Dickinson's Outrageous Style
Ford's clever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ad features phantom model
3 Economic Misconceptions That Need to Die
Photos Of Dead Lacrosse Player's Injured Body Shown To Jury
Trace Adkins Reunites With College Crush, 30 Years Later
Van Gogh's Starry Night modded into beautiful interactive light and sound show (video)
PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show
'Hooker Teacher' Forced To Resign, Now Can't Find Work
Lauren Scruggs Goes On Ski Vacation
WATCH AND LAUGH: Cops In 2-Hour Standoff With Empty Car
Woman's Dead Fiance Is Behind Her Disappearance: Cops
Stephen Wiltshire Draws Cities From Memory
PHOTOS: Remembering The People's Ballerina
We Meant There WERE Nukes In The Fire
5-04-2006 @7:20PM Sir Not Appearing in this Blog said... If you want to be really, REALLY authentic, try pulque.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulque
Reply
6-03-2006 @11:05PM Dazie said... Oh holy smokes this is GREAT stuff. I had it at a wedding today. YUM.
I highly recommend drinking it very cold.
Reply