Well, its another rainy, early Spring day. Can we get some sunshine around here? Sunshine, warm spring days...well, we had some good days last week, but the weekends and early weekdays seem to be rain, rain, rain.

So to help you forget about the rain, I've added some great margarita recipes to this blog. Did you know margaritas go great with pizza? It's a good way to spend a rainy spring Monday: sipping margaritas and eating pizza from Pizza On Main, my personal favorite in Bradley Beach, or Vic's Pizza, that most famous of Bradley pizzerias and Italian "red gravy" type eateries--and a damned good one too!

We've go three recipes: The first is a basic Key West Margarita; the second is a Chocolate Margarita, for you romantically inclined ladies, and the third is an interesting recipe using carrot juice from a juicer or a health food store: A Carrot Margarita. Check 'em out, let us know if you like 'em!

Key West Margarita

1 1/2 oz tequila
1 oz melon liqueur
1 oz Pina colada mix
1/2 oz lime juice (or substitute 1/2oz Margarita Texas Mix)
1/2 oz orange juice
1 dash grenadine
1/2 cup crushed ice



Mix all in blender. Blend at slow speed until smooth and pour into a glass.

Chocolate Margarita

1 1/2 oz tequila (any kind)
1 oz Godiva liquor
2 tablespoon chocolate syrup
3/4 oz cream or half and half
2 oz orange juice
1/2 oz lime juice (or substitute: 1/2 oz Margarita Texas Mix)
Stirrings Cocoa Rimmer
Ice

Rim the glass with the cocoa rimmer. Combine all ingredients in a shaker full of ice and pour into a glass.

Carrot Margarita

3oz blanco or reposado tequila
3oz carrot juice
1oz margarita mix or fresh lime juice (recommended: Margarita Texas Mix)
1 1/2 oz orange liqueur
ice cubes





Combine all ingredients and serve on the rocks.

Okay? Okay. I hope you enjoy these recipes, and I hope it's sunny on Memorial Day weekend--barbecues, the flea market on the Boardwalk, and sunny, warm weather. 'Til next time, stay cool, SEE YA!