Tequila and Wine Punch

I would never have thought that combining tequila and wine would taste so good, but it really is a great drink for parties. I had a request for this recipe, and I am going to share it with you, the best that I can.

I normally am pretty good about measuring ingredients and writing things down, but a friend actually made it.

My friend Sue, is a very good cook. She has great instincts when it comes to flavors. She is also lovingly known as the Queen of Substitutions. She will start with a recipe and then just add what she has on hand. Often things work out, sometimes, not.

This is one of those times when things worked out very well, indeed. She was watching TV and saw a recipe for a tequila and wine punch.  She had the tequila and wine, but not quite all of the other ingredients, so she kind of made it up as she went along. The end result was a drink that was not too sweet and very refreshing. She used bottled margarita mix, but I included a recipe to make your own.

So here is the recipe.

Wine and Tequila Punch 

1 1/2 c. tequila

1/2 bottle of wine, use what you have on hand, Sue did

1 c. margarita mix*

1 c. orange juice

1 or 2 oranges, sliced thin

ice

In pitcher, combine tequila with wine, mix, juice and oranges. Add lots of ice, stir and serve.

You can make your own margarita mix. Combine 1 cup of water and one cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to help dissolve the sugar. Add 2/3 cup each of lemon juice and lime juice- fresh squeezed preferred. Store in fridge until ready to use.