This is turning out to be a great year for grapes, at least in Eastern Ontario. I have managed to cut down on the labour of picking them by putting stems and all into the food mill. If you don’t have a food mill, it is a great investment for around $20. You often see them in flea markets, and they do exist in some kitchen stores too. I use it for apple sauce, ketchup, grapes, tomato sauce, etc. and especially at this time of year, it is indispensable.
In an effort to come up with more ways to enjoy this bounty of grapes, I made a margarita-like drink with some of the granita from yesterday’s post, and named the drink marganita. Definitely a success, and with this hot weather continuing at least for to-day, will have another when my day’s work is done. Here is the recipe.
Marganita
For each glass, mix in a blender,
1 oz. tequila
juice of 1/2 lime
2 ice cubes
1 generous Tbsp. granita
Pour into glasses which have been wetted and dipped in a mixture of chili pepper and salt. Garnish with lime zest.
Along the Grapevine 