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" With the warm weather looming, our thoughts turn to visions of chilled salt-rimmed glasses glowing with that perfectly pastel sweet-and-sour drink known as the margarita. When you&amp;#039;re in need of a solid recipe for the Latin libation there&amp;#039;s really only one person to turn to: master Mexican expert Rick Bayless. Each year the chef/restaurateur/author/TV host takes members of his staff on a pilgrimage to learn firsthand of Mexico&amp;#039;s culinary treasures. As a result, the menus at his numerous restaurants like President and First Lady Obama&amp;#039;s favorite Chicago haunt, Topolobampo, are infused with authentic gastronomic delights. We recently caught up with Bayless to discuss the ultimate American Mexican fiesta, Cinco de Mayo, and his tip for mixing the perfect margarita. Here&amp;#039;s what he had to say. DELISH: What&amp;#039;s the significance of Cinco de Mayo? RICK BAYLESS: Well, in the U.S. it has become a big drinking holiday! But there is little significance in Mexico. DELISH: Since we&amp;#039;re on the topic of drinking and you are a master margarita mixologist ... what&amp;#039;s the rule of thumb when making the perfect elixir? RB: Fresh lime juice and no sweet-and-sour mix! A great tequila doesn&amp;#039;t hurt either. DELISH: No, I&amp;#039;m sure it doesn&amp;#039;t! What tips do you have for preparing a great Mexican feast? RB: Always keep your guacamole on ice! It hates to get warm, and really: Who likes brown guacamole at a party? Also be sure to have plenty of room-temperature items so you don&amp;#039;t have to worry about keeping stuff warm. A great shrimp recipe with chipotles can add flair without a huge hassle. Think you are ready to try your hand? Well, get out your shaker (and that mariachi band) and follow Rick&amp;#039;s menu for your muy bueno Mexican fiesta. Topolo Margarita Roasted Tomato Shrimp Cocktail Bacon-and-Tomato Guacamole &amp;quot;Almost Oaxacan&amp;quot; Grilled Tostadas with Chorizo, Tangy Guacamole, and Fresh Cheese "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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