
So the weather is kicking and I am in the mood to partay! But why spend a lot of dough in a swank restaurant, when I can easily entertain in the comfort of my own pad? My pal Kevin Williamson, owner of Ranch 616 in Austin, Texas, showed me the easiest dinner recipe ever - and I’m gonna share it with you cause I’m cool like that.
But before we get started, let’s ease into the party vibe with a relaxing libation. Instead of wasting your time all night in the kitchen slicing and dicing annoying trendy cocktails du jour, I say you kick it old school and pass out shots and a beer. Before you start gasping wine snob, this little shooter is cleverly housed in a jalapeño - very Martha Stewart-meets-Frito Bandito. The beer back is super refreshing, compliments the spice of your meal (see below) and adds a keep-it-real vibe to your soiree. Salud!
Click here to watch my video: Robyn Making a \”Fire in the hole\”
Ranch 616’s “Fire In the Hole”
1 large jalapeño
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz orange liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. Cayenne chili pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1 ice-cold beer back
Mix cayenne chili pepper and salt together on a plate. Cut top off jalapeno - core and seed. Dip jalapeno into cayenne chili pepper and salt mixture on a plate. In a shaker: mix vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice. Strain and pour into jalapeno. Serve with ice-cold beer back!
(serves one)
Robyn’s Hangover Cures:
People came, you partied, and now you woke without your clothes on wearing a sombrero - blasted! To avoid feeling like you got beaten by a band of tequila-wielding luchadores, try one these remedies:
1. The night of the big fiesta, alternate drinks with a glass of water. Yes, this is totally easier said than done, but prevention is the best medicine.
2. Keep vitamins and aspirin next to your nightstand so you can pop some before you go to bed.
3. If you wake up feeling like you just got run over, steady yourself and head to a boozy brunch.
4. Eat the greasiest dish possible.
5. Sleep.
Because over-consumption is a trait shared by all mankind, here are some hangover recipes from around the globe:
Mexico - menudo: This spicy soup made from cow tripe and hominy (whole boiled corn kernels) is supposed to help ease the pain the tequila wrought. Pretty gross to make, so make a beeline for your nearest Mexican dive.
Poland - pickle juice: Slurp down several glasses throughout the day. The infusion of salt may help with hydration, or the overbearing sourness may distract from your pounding head.
Brazil - coconut water: The juice from fresh green coconuts is filled with electrolytes that will nourish your beaten body. How Blue Lagoon! Leave it to the Brazilians to come up with such a sexy cure.
England - a full English breakfast: This includes baked beans, bacon, toast, sausage, eggs, and tomatoes. Hmm, kind of makes me queasy, but England is famous for knowing how to put away a pint. Maybe they’re on to something!
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xxxooo Robyn