Impromptu Blood Orange Chili Margarita

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are shaking our taco thang up Caribbean style. Aren’t we all on one big happy planet? Let’s make it a taste bud celebration for all. Jerk chicken tacos with a side of pineapple mango relish, fresh and so summery. Thanks to the Food Network, this jerk marinade came in a jar (Oh, I said it. Filthy mouth.) Yes, I bought my marinade in a jar. First, it met my personal “if I can pronounce it, ingredient list rule,” and second it’s the Food Network, I think they know their stuff!

I think you will find I am a rule breaker. Caribbean food on Cinco de Mayo? You will see that I did not follow the cooking instructions on the jerk marinade sauce. I ended up using half the jar marinading the chicken overnight due to an unforeseen choir performance my child forgot to tell me about. Teens.

When I finally had a chance to grill, between a few midwest storms, I think it would have been more comfortable doing it the Food Network’s way. Regardless, I got to break in the grill for the season, spring style rain gear and all.

Which brings me to the impromptu Blood Orange Chili Margarita. Patience sometimes I lack, and an adequately iced shaken drink isn’t precisely of the utmost importance to me. Flavor is the primary factor, and when I came across Wild Poppy’s Blood Orange Chili Juice I knew what I was going to do. This impromptu margarita is self-serving satisfaction, no barkeep necessary. Mix your own, and be happy.

This post is entirely unsponsored — when I like something I share it. Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Jamaican Style Jerk Cooking Sauce and Wild Poppy Blood Orange Chili Juice. Da bomb.

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