Spring is finally here and that means one thing, Summer is right around the corner. One of my favorite things to do in the Summer is entertain. I love to have my girl friends over, Wes usually cooks on the grill for us and I'm on drink duty. One of my favorite cocktails to make are Sauza-Rita's, with Sauza Blue Tequila [You can find the recipe here]. This year I plan to make what is a more traditional Margarita recipe in Wes's family, the Tequiladilla. It's a fun twist on a classic drink and it's perfectly refreshing and so delicious that you might even forget how many you've had. :) You can find the recipe below. To me, the Margarita just signifies Summer and with Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we could all use a new recipe or two!

Last year I made the Sauza-Rita for my girl's-night-in Cinco de Mayo party. There's just something about having a Margarita night that leads to the best conversation with your girlfriends. It starts with sitting around a table with just some delicious Margarita cocktails and a bowl of guac and before you know it, you're all sharing (maybe a little bit too much) your most hilarious stories and laughing so hard that you might even pee your pants a little bit (you know you have). Sauza likes to call these moments of hilarious over-sharing "margarita moments." I have one that comes to mind as of late...And, yes, of course I'm going to share it!

You probably saw the picture of me hanging in Palm Springs, at a pool party here. I'm just sitting on the edge of a pool, dancing to a private Diplo show, thinking I'm the coolest chick ever. I have my hands up, I'm making friends, engaging in a beach ball fight (you know, the desert party norm) and having the best time...Until I go to the bathroom and fix my hair. My arm pits are bright purple. Not slightly purple, but bright and noticably Barney purple. My bodysuit was brand new and I was supposed to pre-wash it and the dye BLED on my armpits. Can you believe that? So, I'm probably known in Palm Springs as the girl with the purple arm pits now, which is sort of mortifying, but obviously hilarious to me now. So, since I told you mine, it's your turn to tell me yours! I want to hear all your embarrassing #margartiamoments. Ready, go!

Tequiladilla:
1 Part SPelligrino Blood Orange
1 Part Pelligrino Limonata
1 Part Tropicana OJ
Sliced citrus fruit
Put into a tall glass with ice
Add shot of tequilla & gently stir
Garnish w/lime, lemon or orange slice and sugar rim

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Sparkling Margartia Party With Sauza Tequila

Sauza Tequila has just upped the game with their newest product, Sparkling Margaritas. This ready-to-serve Margarita comes in three delicious flavors, each with the addition of effervescent bubbles. If you are hosting a party for a group of girls, you can't go wrong with a sparkling drink, making Sauza Sparkling Margaritas a fun new twist on Girls Night In.

The first step to throwing you party is picking up your drink selection. I like to provide a variety, so I make sure to have all three flavors on hand. Original Lime, for the classic margarita lover, features fresh agave sweetening for a pleasant citrus flavor. Wild Berry, my personal favorite, features a bright cherry flavor, along with a bit of tart citrus and a bit of spice. And last but not least, Mango Peach is a sure crowd pleaser as it's fresh mango and ripe peach flavors are nicely balanced with a hint of tart lime.

My next party planning tip is to get creative. For a cocktail party with my girls, I like to really let my inner-girlyness shine. Details like fruit drink stirrers, gold sugar rims and a healthy menu will not only impress, but also make your friends feel super special for the extra thought you put into your party.

For my Sparkling Margarita party, I plan to set up a pre-cut fruit bar, to garnish each flavor margarita, so that my guests can chose what they would like to adorn their delicious cocktails. For a girly twist on the methods to serving a proper margarita, I will serving them in champagne glasses with pre-sugared rims (gold sugar rims are a plus!). Then, I plan to have a fresh and fruity menu. Grilled peaches, Water Melon Salad and Strawberry Mango Salsa will pair nicely with the margarita selection, I think!

If you're planning a party for some girlfriends, I recommend serving the new Sauza Tequila Sparkling Margaritas and I hope some of these ideas help get your party started! You can check out more of my party planning tips and ideas on my "Get The Party Started" Pinterest board here.

Sauza® Sparkling Margarita is our brand new, ready-to-serve sparkling margarita. It's available in three delicious flavors: Original Lime, Mango Peach and Wild Berry. Now you can add a little more sparkle to your ladies' night. Connect with us here: http://facebook.com/SauzaMargaritas.

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