Cinco de Mayo Wedding Inspo + A Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe
Captured beautifully by Emma Lee Photography, today's styled shoot comes straight to us from the Arizona desert — specifically Saguaro National Park . It provides perfect inspiration for any Southwestern fete you may be dreaming of with its bold color palette and its array of textures that that represent everything fun about the Southwest.
The bouquet designed by Petal Thyme includes real jalapeño peppers, you guys! Oh, and since it's Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, we wanted to share a tasty margarita recipe. Spicy Jalapeño Margarita anyone? We'll take two, please and thank you! (See below for the full recipe!)
Beauty by Beatriz chose a smokey eye look and paired it with a burgundy lip for a bold bridal look.
Retro Rentals helped set the scene on this day with rustic rentals and furniture pieces.
To say we're obsessed with these little cactus cookies would be an understatement. So cute, A Bakeshop!
A bow tie from Soospenders added a fun quirky vibe to the groom's look.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Ingredients
• ¾ cup good tequila
• ¼ to ½ jalapeño pepper, plus extra slices for garnish
• ¼ cup Grand Marnier
• ½ cup fresh lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
• ¼ cup simple syrup or fresh squeezed orange juice
• a few splashes of sparkling water
• handful of ice
Simple Syrup (this makes extra)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
Photography: Emma Lee Photography // Venue: Saguaro National Park // Flowers: Petal Thyme // Makeup: Beauty by Beatriz // Dress: Burlington Coat Factory // Cactus Cookies: A Bakeshop // Rentals: Retro Rentals // Invitation + Paper suite: Beacon Lane // Bowtie: Soospenders
The bouquet designed by Petal Thyme includes real jalapeño peppers, you guys! Oh, and since it's Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, we wanted to share a tasty margarita recipe. Spicy Jalapeño Margarita anyone? We'll take two, please and thank you! (See below for the full recipe!)
From the team, "We shot in the desert at sunset because there is nothing better than an Arizona sunset. We combined different textures, such as cactus prickles (to attach name cards on the tables), vintage leather furniture and serape poofs to create a boho vibe."
Beauty by Beatriz chose a smokey eye look and paired it with a burgundy lip for a bold bridal look.
Retro Rentals helped set the scene on this day with rustic rentals and furniture pieces.
To say we're obsessed with these little cactus cookies would be an understatement. So cute, A Bakeshop!
A bow tie from Soospenders added a fun quirky vibe to the groom's look.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Serves: 4 margaritas
Ingredients
• ¾ cup good tequila
• ¼ to ½ jalapeño pepper, plus extra slices for garnish
• ¼ cup Grand Marnier
• ½ cup fresh lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
• ¼ cup simple syrup or fresh squeezed orange juice
• a few splashes of sparkling water
• handful of ice
Simple Syrup (this makes extra)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
Instructions
• Pour the tequila into a mixing glass.
• Add the sliced jalapeño, ¼ to ½ of it, depending on how spicy you want your margaritas.
• Set aside at room temp for 15 minutes (the longer you let the jalapeño infuse, the spicier it will be).
• Make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts of sugar and water.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill in the fridge until ready to use. You can store any extra in the fridge for up to a few weeks.
• Make the margaritas by mixing the jalapeño-infused tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice and ¼ cup simple syrup. Taste.
• If you’d like a spicier margarita, add more jalapeño and let it it sit a little longer. Pour into glasses and add lime slices and jalapeños for garnish. For a lighter margarita, fill the glasses ½ full and add sparkling water.
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Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder of The Perfect Palette. Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative and colorful wedding day.
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