Last weekend, during a stormy summer Saturday, we spent the afternoon driving around and doing all of the things we never want to do while it’s sunny out… we shopped, sold some old stuff, and finally ended up out for a late lunch. As luck would have it, there were two-for-one margaritas. We couldn’t have been more stoked.

Usually I order drinks in their natural form, but I was feeling a bit adventurous. When the option to try a mango margarita was presented, I had to take it. I love, love, love mango—it’s like velvet for your tongue—and I seriously enjoyed my mango margarita… so much, that I decided to share the recipe with you all.

You can enjoy this blended as well, but this recipe is on the rocks.

Mango Margarita
2 oz tequila of your choice
¾ oz Grand Marnier
1 oz mango nectar
¾ oz orange juice
¾ oz lime juice
1 tsp simple syrup
Slice of mango, for garnish
Sugar, for garnish

Rim your chilled margarita glass with sugar. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until blended. Strain into the glass with a bit of crushed ice. Garnish with mango slice and enjoy!

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Even though I’m only half German, my mother is 100%, through and through, so growing up I ate a ton of German-inspired foods… and loved every meal! When I saw this recipe on freep.com this morning, I simply had to share (and print it out for a meal myself!) I think my favorite thing about this recipe is that it uses not one, but two types of beer… and only takes 10 minutes to prep!

Beer-Braised Hot Dogs with Caramelized Onions and Sauerkraut

For the sauerkraut, you’ll need:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups refrigerated sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
½ cup dark beer (I suggest a Schwarzbier here, which is similar to a stout)
1 – 2 tbsp dark brown sugar

For the hot dogs, you’ll need:

12 oz of cherry lambic
2 tbsp sugar
6 hot dogs (all beef are best)
6 hot dog buns
Mustard, if you like

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until dark golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a separate heavy skillet, simmer the sauerkraut, beer and 1 to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (to taste) over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Season with pepper.

To prepare the hot dogs, preheat or prepare the grill.

Bring beer and sugar to simmer in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add hot dogs; simmer until hot dogs plump and beer syrup coats lightly, about 8 minutes. Transfer dogs to grill; reserve syrup. Top each bun with grilled hot dog, caramelized onions and sauerkraut. Drizzle with reserved beer syrup. Serve with mustard, if you like.

For nutritional info, see the recipe at freep.com.

Cheers!

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