An additional plus is that whipped coconut cream does not break down the way dairy does. This whipped cream can be covered and stored for up to a few days without separation taking place. That alone makes it a better option in my book!

Ingredients

• 1 Can Coconut Milk
• 2 Tbs Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Optional

• 1 tsp Matcha or
• 1 Tbs Cocoa Powder or
• 2 Tbs Pomegranate juice

Directions

1. Set can of coconut milk and mixing bowl in the fridge overnight
2. Set beaters in freezer for a few minutes before you begin
3. Open can and remove all the solid coconut cream (leaving about 1/4 can of coconut water)
4. Mix cream in chilled bowl, with chilled beaters until fluffy (3 minutes or so)
5. Mix in powdered sugar and/or any other flavoring
6. Use right away or cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

• 2 ounce(s) clear Tequila (Sauza or clear premium tequila)
• A splash of fresh lime juice
• A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients over a glass of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and salt (or sugar) if you’d like. Makes one serving. If you prefer a frozen Skinny Margarita, crush ice in a blender, then pour in ingredients.

The DM3000 comes with three 24-ounce blending jars to create 72-ounces of frozen concoctions per drink cycle. Each 3 pitcher cycle lasts roughly 90 seconds, so you don’t have to wait long to be whisked away to Margaritaville wherever you decide to set your blender’s course!

The DM3000 Tahiti margarita machine is of professional blender quality and as such comes with a hefty price tag as well. It retails between $475 and $600 depending upon where you make your purchase, although it can be found for about $425 delivered online.

The Margaritaville party blender is large. It measures 19.34 inches deep by 19.5 inches in length and 19.5 inches high, and weighs in at an impressive 32 pounds. The margarita machine is made with bamboo and a heavy-duty die-cast parts. It is accented with stainless steel and brushed aluminum finishes.

The Tahiti margarita machine features six pre-programmed automatic drink settings that allow you to create the perfect frozen concoction with every use. The settings are for smoothies, mudslides, mojitos, pina coladas, daiquiris and margaritas and come with recipes for each type of drink. In addition there is a rotating ice chute that comes complete with lighting effects to create visual appeal. The ice capacity reservoir holds enough ice to make 144 ounces of frozen drinks before you ever have to think about refilling.

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen diced mango
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2/3 cup tequila (preferably silver, 80 proof)
• 2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 cups ice water

Directions

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 1/3 ouncesGrand Marnier
• 2/3 ounce fresh orange juice
• 1/3 ounce lime juice

• 1 slice of orange
• salt (optional)

After doing a little research I found that there are also a lot of apps out there that deal with mixed drinks in general.  Some have the most common recipe’s in them while others have quite a large selection of exotic drinks.  In other words if you looking for a particular mixed drink or frozen drink recipe, there really is an app for that!

There are also some great instructional video apps out there as well.

Here are just a few of the apps I looked at that deal specifically with the all mighty margarita.

• Magical Margarita – This app says it was designed to spread the great margarita recipe.  It also includes a inventory manager so you can keep track of your on hand ingredients.  Check it out as its a free app.
• The Classic Margarita – This was made and put out by Mikes from Mikes Hard Lemonade, co.  Also a free download.
• The Drink Chef -  Watch how The Drink Chef builds his signature version of this popular Mexican concoction. Watch this step by step process, so you’ll look like a pro when you mix yours.

• 6 fluid ounces tequila
• 2 fluid ounces triple sec
• 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
• 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Mix with a bunch of ice cubes in a shaker and shake violently for about 15 seconds (until ice starts to crystallize on the outside of your metal shaker). Pour contents into an old-fashioned glass and, for a nice visual appeal, you can finish with a drop of grenadine (let it sink to the bottom for a sweet finish). Add a couple of skinny straws and a slice of lime if you like. Trust me!

Hint: too strong for your taste? Stir in some lemon-lime soda— don’t shake!

Introduction

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually September 16

When is Cinco De Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo means 5th of May in Spanish. This day is normally confused with Mexican Independence Day (el Dieciseis de Septiembre) which is celebrated on 15th of September. Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of a battle that took place between the Mexicans and the French in 1862. It is celebrated on May 5th every year.

What is Cinco De Mayo?

This day marks the victory of a small, poorly armed force of around 4,500 soldiers over the French invasion of a well-armed, professional army led by Napoleon III that had about 8,000 soldiers. This battle is popularly known as the legendary Battle of Puebla. The battle lasted for 4 hours and ended in the victory of the small Mexican army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. So Cinco de mayo is hugely celebrated with pomp , gaiety and fiestas in the traditional Mexican style.

Cinco De Mayo Basics

If you like Mexican food then this is the perfect time to throw a party for friend, family and coworkers.  Many grill steak and chicken, have Mexican beans and rice and the crowd favorite Margaritas.  I have found through the years that the frozen margarita’s go over much better than on the rocks.  It’s also a fun time to decorate, as there are so many authentic and colorful decorations on the market.  Want to be a favorite on people’s calendars, then throw a Cinco De Mayo party.  You simply can’t loose

Talk about a deluxe machine, the Margaritaville DM3000 Tahiti Frozen Concoction Maker can make your next party a success even if you’re not a party animal. It has three separate blending stations, so you can mix a drink to everyone’s taste, from non-alcoholic treats for the kids to a kickin’ Margarita for Mom and Dad. This drink station also comes with a show- the ice chute rotates and is fascinating in and of itself, lol. The process is automatic (well you do have to put the ice in the top and press the button of course), and you can make up to 72 ounces of drinks at a time (there’s enough room in the ice reservoir to do that twice). There are six pre-programmed settings, one for Margaritas (of course!), Daiquiris, Coladas (Pina of course, is there any other?), Mojitos (don’t forget the mint), Slides and Smoothies. You can also make some mean snow cones and slushies for the kids. This is restaurant quality shaved ice drinks mind you, no watery or chunky ice crystals, just a smooth, cold concoction consistently.

You can pop the jar components into the dishwasher for easy clean up, and the stuff that you can’t easily clean in the dishwasher wipes down- no complicated dis-assembly and trying to clean out hard to reach spots with an old toothbrush. Another nice feature is the included recipes, which just beg for experimentation- all in the name of science, of course! The 700 watt motor makes ice crushing a breeze, and there’s an ice runoff to ensure that the drink stay flavorful and not watered down.

All in all this Margaritaville machine delivers performance (and tasty drinks) to match it’s price. If you have the money, it’s a worthwhile investment!  I currently own the single serving unit which only produces 1 flavor at a time.  This would be great for larger parties and family get togethers.  Think I might put this on my early Christmas list this year as its creeping  up on us now!