Tequila and Me Don’t Mix– But I Might Try This Recipe

Tequila may be the touchiest alcohol out there. And by that I mean—we’ve all had those nights, and have sworn off the cursed drink since.

By CC Staff

I’m about to tell you one of my most embarrassing drinking stories ever for the sake of this piece. Are you ready?

I was 18, met a 30 year old guy who I fell head over heels for, and became a regular at his local bar (you can legally drink in France at 18, thank God). He liked me too, which was a bonus. But he had an issue with the age difference. Yet, because of my undeniable charm (and extreme persistence), I was slowly but surely convincing him that age ain’t nothing but a number.

One night, sitting around with all of his friends who I had never met before, we decided to do a round of shots. Tequila it was, and when I asked for training wheels (don’t you just automatically get salt and a lime?), I was denied. “Katy, we’ve seen you drink. You can handle a big girl shot.” Nope. No, I couldn’t.

We took the shot, and as it was sliding down my throat, I felt it make a U-turn and begin to come back up. Nothing else—just the shot. And I kid you not, I literally projectile vomited this fucking shot of tequila all over the guy, and most of his friends. How’s that for bringing sexy back? I got him in the end, but that’s a whole other story….

Needless to say, I hated tequila after that. Hated it. Haven’t drank it since. Can’t even say the word without a shudder taking over my body. But I’m going to a Cinco de Mayo party this weekend at which we’re supposedly not allowed to drink anything except Margaritas, or whatever Mexican beer they provide, and my system only being able to handle so much beer before the button on my pants begins to burst… Margaritas and tequila it is. Shit.

I dug up a Margarita recipe that I think I may be able to handle providing I add enough fruit to it (I will be in charge of the blender and the amount of tequila that goes in), and I decided, to share it with you. Cause we should all be celebrating the Mexicans beating down the French, right?

I’m pretty sure you can substitute the strawberry for the fruit of your choice—say watermelon, or mango, or peach. I’m gonna get hella creative with the fruit, I can see it now.

Strawberry Margaritas

• 6 oz. can frozen limeade concentrate

• 2/3 limeade can tequila

• 1/3 limeade can triple sec

• 1 small carton frozen strawberries