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Nothing goes together quite like tacos and Camarena margaritas. That’s why we collabed with the taqueros featured in MUNCHIES’ hit docuseries, Todos Los Tacos, on margarita recipes that pair perfectly with some of our favorite tacos.
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Crafted by El Cocinero restaurant founder Alex Vargas
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. Camarena Silver
Pineapple Juice
RIM: Chamoy and Tajin®
GARNISH: Pineapple Wedge
HOW TO PREPARE
Dip the rim of a rocks glass in chamoy, then coat with Tajín®. Fill glass with ice, then add Camarena. Top with pineapple juice, and stir to combine. Garnish with pineapple wedge. ¡Salud!
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Watermelon Margarita
Crafted By Lala's Gorditas Owner Steve Pizzini | Serves 12
INGREDIENTS
375 mL Camarena Reposado
¾ cup of Triple sec or orange juice
2.5 qt. Fresh watermelon juice
.5 qt. Fresh squeezed lime juice
6 Tb. Fresh ginger juice
2 cups spicy simple syrup (2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 cups chopped jalapeños)
RIM: Kosher salt and toasted red chili powder
GARNISH: Watermelon wedge
HOW TO PREPARE
Combine sugar, water and jalapeños in a saucepan, and heat to a medium boil. Cool, then strain out the jalapeños. Add to a serving carafe, along with Camarena, triple sec (or orange juice), watermelon juice, ginger juice and lime juice. Mix and serve in ice-filled glasses rimmed with salt and chili powder. Garnish with a watermelon wedge. Repeat as needed. ¡Salud!
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Passion Fruit Margarita
Crafted By El Bori Owner Jorge
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. Camarena Silver
.5 oz. Triple sec
.75 oz. Lime juice
.75 oz. Passion fruit juice
.5 oz. Pineapple agave
RIM: Sugar
HOW TO PREPARE
Add Camarena, triple sec, lime juice, passion fruit juice and pineapple agave to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass rimmed with sugar. ¡Salud!
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Backyard Cocinero Episode 3
This isn’t your average Paloma, and this certainly isn’t your average fajita. Watch as Mando Rayo and community activist Celso Baez III chat about the unique role food plays in Hispanic communities in Texas and beyond.
Backyard Cocinero Episode 2
DJ Chorizo Funk, 2023 Austin Music Awards Winner, stops by to add a little rhythm to the party as Mando cooks up sumptuous ribeye tacos with the always eye-catching Camarena Camangonada.