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In my experience, you’re either a rum/gin person or a tequila/vodka person, and I’m definitely the latter. Today is national tequila day so naturally, I plan on going home, going to the gym and topping off my night with a quick tequila shot. But just in case you’re not as gross as I am (you’re probably not), I wanted to share my favorite Margarita mixer, Refine Mixers. It’s zero calories so you just add the tequila and that’s the only calories that you intake…usually less than 100 calories, depending on the tequila and how much you put in.
My latest trick: add in some jalapeno slices! This tip comes courtesy of my friend Jen, who is a master chef (in my opinion, at least) and is jalapeno-obsessed. Note, this tip is NOT for people who don’t like spice in their life.
For even more tequila cocktail recipes, check out this LA Times article and have a fab national tequila day!
Last night I attended Refine Mixers‘ Summer Soiree at their insanely awesome house in Venice (right off the famous Abbot Kinney), hosted by the gorgeous Ashlan Gorse. I’m sure at this point you know about my obsession with Refine…I mean their mixers are ZERO calories and all natural, so what’s not to like?
Refine also teamed up with Joico Hair Care and Gjelina in Venice, which, I am also now obsessed with and, side note, my friend just told me it takes 3 weeks to get a reservation there…naturally, this only makes me want to go there even more. Back to the event: guests were shuttled down from Los Angeles to Venice beach and enjoyed Refine cocktails and treats awaiting them as they entered the shuttle. Editors and tastemakers alike came together for a special intimate dinner where they learned how to pair special mixed drinks (five, to be exact) with healthy food. At dinner guests were educated on the history of Refine Mixers, by CEO Patrick Castles, and learned and how to muttle and shake several different cocktails with the Refine Mixer flavors. Joico had a fun braid bar downstairs, where women were able to get their hair braided OR get fun, beachy wavy by the amazing celebrity colorist, George Papanikolas.
My favorite cocktail of the night: The Venice Peach Bellini (which always makes me think of studying abroard in Venice, ITALY)
I’m so excited to be the blogger host for this amazing this Thursday (tomorrow!) for Refine Mixers and Blo Blow Dry Bar at Equinox West Hollywood. If you’re in LA, feel free to RSVP to the email address above and make sure to stop over and say hi 🙂
