Planning the Drink Menu

We are having lots of fun over here experimenting with potential drinks for the #Dlpchairez wedding. Being that it's Mexa themed, we know that the drink will definitely involve tequila and are all about throwing some Tajin in the mix, and of course needs to be ultra-tasty.  For this drink we just mixed fresh squeezed  limonada with Tajin, which is perfect for all ages and can quickly be made into a cocktail for adults with a splash (or two) of tequila.  These will be nice to have as the guests arrive before the backyard ceremony.  Refreshing and delicious!

Is it a sign?  I think so.  Love is in the air...  And my drink!

What else is on the drink menu?  We are super big fans of micheladas, margaritas and aguas frescas.   We'll offer savory variations of each since we are not sweet drinks kinda people.  As for name ideas? Well, let's just say a Michelada can easily be changed into a Miguelada.

Cucumber Cilantro Lemonade

Slushy Margarita

On the rocks

Clamato Michelada 

Tequila with a variety of seasonings for the rim 

Fresh limonada

Tres Cabrones Art Show at Casa Artelexia

Join us here at Casa Artelexia on Saturday, April 5th from 6-9pm for an opening reception in celebration of our newest exhibit, Tres Cabrones, featuring Arizona's finest: Gennaro Garcia, Frank Ybarra and Joe Ray. Works on display, and for sale, will include hand-carved trees of life, ceramic pottery, paintings, watercolors and more! 

Event Info: 5 - 9pm VIP tickets available online and in store for $25  and include early entrance and meet & greet, goodies by Chef Marcela Valladolid's Tequila Hacienda de la Flor and Mama Testa, entertainment by DJ Toni Colon, Goodie Bag and More to come!! Free to attend from 6-9pm.   

Casa Artelexia...Bringing Mexico to You!

Day of the Dead DIY #1: Sugar Skull Jell-O Shots

Here is our first of 60 Day of the Dead themed DIY's that we'll be doing for the next two months until the big celebration: Skull Jell-O Shots!  Family friendly tip: leave out the alcohol and these are perfect for the whole family!

We took simple sugar skull molds and turned them into delicious, tequila filled Jell-O shots that are perfect for a Day of the Dead themed party! Here's what we used:

-Jell-O (any flavor will do)

-sugar skull molds (you can buy these at Casa Artelexia in different sizes)

-alcohol of your choice (we used tequila, of course!)

What to do:

1. Following the directions on the back of the Jell-O boxes, add 2 cups of boiling water to the Jell-O mix and stir for two minutes until completely dissolved. Stir 1 cup of cold water and 1 cup of tequila  into the mix. 

2. Pour your different Jell-O mixes into the sugar skull molds. 

3. Refrigerate for a few hours (the boxes recommend 4 hours until firm).

4. Remove the Jell-O shots from their molds! (tip - run the molds under warm water to help loosen the skulls from the molds).

Buy the sugar skull molds here

Mango Margaritas

It's Fourth of July weekend and that means there will definitely be some picnics and BBQs going on.  I'll be heading to a few and will be bringing along my delicious Mango Margaritas. They are super easy to make and everybody loves them!  They are a perfect mix of spicy and sweet and go well with almost anything. Here's what you'll need:

Ingredients:
5 Limes - Juice of four limes and 1 lime for garnish
3 cups of Mango juice (I like to use Jumex Mango Nectar - it's tasty and inexpensive)
1 1/2 cups of Tequila ( I like to use Tequila Hacienda la Flor by Chef Marcella)
Tajin for rimming the glasses

Recipe:
1.  Pour Tajin onto a small plate, rub the rims of 4 glasses with lime, and press the glass into the tajin making sure the rims are completely covered.  Fill the glasses with ice.
2.  Mix together juice from 4 limes, 3 cups of mango nectar and 1 1/2 cups of tequila.
3. Garnish with lime slices, pour and enjoy!