When the weather starts getting hot, I start craving drinks that will hit the spot and cool me off. I’m a seasonal drinker. No, it doesn’t mean I only drink during certain seasons. It means for every season there are drinks that do it and those that don’t. For example, sipping a shot of Drambuie on a 95 degree summer’s day doesn’t feel right, however on 30 degree winter’s evening, it’s quite warming to the soul. So basically, I like to enjoy drinks that are in season, and the Squirtarita is a fantastic summer drink, made for easy livin.
So what the hell is a Squirtarita? Well, my wife’s uncle Jorge turned me on to it a couple of years ago, and I haven’t stopped drinking these since. They’re easier to make than Margaritas and in my opinion taste a hell of a lot better. One interesting thing about this drink is, I really haven’t had too many hangovers from it, and I’ve pretty much used Jose Cuervo Gold. So you can use a lesser quality Tequila and the risk of a hangover is still pretty low. That being said, I prefer Cazadores (The one with a deer on it), because the better the tequila the better the taste.
The Squirtarita is roughly one part Tequila to two parts Squirt. Take a margarita glass and fill it up with ice. I prefer a large Glass Chalice for my Squirtarita, because I’m a Reverend and I like it big. Add two shots of Tequila and watch it slowly melt a little bit of the ice. Then top it off with Squirt. Pop in a cute little straw, suck away and savor that cool sweetness in your mouth.
I like my Squirtarita simple and on the rocks. So I usually don’t doctor it up with salt on the rim or lime wedges. However, nothing is stopping you from doing that. It usually takes about a half a can of Squirt. So you can split a can with your significant other while taking in a nice summer afternoon relaxin, listening to Suavecito in the patio or by the pool enjoying each other’s company and Squirtaritas. Or, you can do what I do. Play dominos with the family and impersonate Sean Connery for the whole night. Either way, Salud!
Next up: mixing Cactus Cooler with Cazadores.
