Mexican Fiesta Dinner Party

Hi! I hope that you all enjoyed your weekend! Today is my Aunt Maria's birthday, Feliz Cumpleanos Maria!!! We celebrated this weekend with an intimate Mexican Fiesta Dinner Party. What makes a party a fiesta? Take a look to see what made this dinner party a Mexican fiesta:

Papel Picado, Mexican Paper Banners
Coming soon to Artelexia.com!!

Chile Serrano Turkey Burgers
Recipe below

Pimm's Cup
Recipe below

Loteria
Coming soon to Artelexia.com!!

Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol

Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground turkey
1 pack of Saltine crackers, crumbs
1 cup of cilantro, chopped
3 Serrano chiles, diced
1-2 eggs 3/4 cup red onion 1 tbsp Salsa Maggi 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 6 patties. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add burgers- cook until brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and cook until burgers are cooked throughout.

Option: Add pepper jack cheese for extra spiciness!

Pimm's Cup

This British favorite is perfect for any summer occasion. 1 part Pimm's No. 1 (50 proof, gin based alcohol) , 2 parts 7Up, mint leaves, slices of lemons, oranges, strawberries and cucumbers. Here is a similar recipe with instructions via Bon Appetit.

More ideas for a Mexican Fiesta

Flowers: Bright colored flowers such as sunflowers. roses, carnations, cacti

Place Mats: Papel Picado/Mexican Banners (use them individually as place mats, you can also have them laminated), Loteria Boards,

Hors d'oeurves: Tortilla Chips and Guacamole, Fruit Salsa, Fruit Cups (mango, pineapple, jicama dressed in lime, salt and chile powder), Chile Lime Tequila Popcorn

Drinks: Fruit Waters, Margaritas, Mexican Mocha,

Feel free to email me if you ever need any ideas or recipes for your Mexican Fiesta!!