Food & Drinks Curated by Food Recipe Pairings Blogger Esteban Castillo, USBG World to Celebrate Class Mixologist Karina Día De Muertos Martinez and Smirnoff From Home Spicy Tamarind ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. York, Co., New The Smirnoff 35% Alc/Vol. Natural And Artificial Flavors. With Vodka SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. RESPONSIBLY. ENJOY A Brief History Día de Muertos is a tradition that dates back more than 3,000 years, and while it originated in central Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Families make colorful altars in their homes in honor of their deceased loved ones, and the altars are decorated with flowers, candles, their loved one's favorite food andpan de muerto (a slightly sweet bread specifically made for this time). with a brand new festive In celebration of glow-in-the-dark DÍA DE under blacklight MUERTOS, bottle design. Smirnoff is expanding its delicious It also packs a fun surprise, displaying Spicy Tamarind flavor in the U.S. “Solo Y Frío” under blacklight when chilled, so you know when it's ready to drink. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Food Blogger To celebrate the holiday and the iconic Spicy Tamarind flavor, originally made popular in Mexico, Smirnoff has partnered with Food Blogger and Cookbook Author Esteban Castillo (@chicanoeats) and Mexican-American Mixologist Karina Martinez to provide you with original recipes and tips on how to make them from home. Mixologist ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Smirnoff Spicy Smirnoff Spicy Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Tamarind Smirnoff Carajillo Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. York, Co., New The Smirnoff 35% Alc/Vol. Natural And Artificial Flavors. With Vodka SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. RESPONSIBLY. ENJOY Tamarind Shot El Chiflado Fizz Cranberry-Pomegranate Chocolate Highball Punch Roasted Butternut Vanilla Cake with a Tamarind Chipotle Squash Chicken Tacos Spiced Mexican Queso Fundido Heart of Palm Ceviche Chocolate Buttercream Recipe Pairing #1 Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Shot Roasted Butternut Squash Queso Fundido ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Roasted Butternut Squash Queso Fundido INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 cups Diced Butternut Squash Preheat the oven to 400ºF. 1½ tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, peeled Start by tossing the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of ⅓ cup Milk olive oil in a large bowl then place on a baking sheet lined with ½ teaspoon Crushed Pepper Flakes aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes until fork tender. Kosher Salt 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella In a food processor or blender, add the roasted butternut squash, 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese garlic cloves, milk, crushed pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt. 4 oz. Chorizo, Casing removed Blend until smooth, then transfer the puree to a large bowl. Sprinkle For Garnish: in the shredded mozzarella and shredded Colby jack cheese, then stir Sliced Green Onion until all of the cheese has been f ully incorporated. Pour the cheese mixture into a 16 ounce ramekin, or oven-safe dish and bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees, until the cheese is nice and bubbly. While the cheese bakes, fry the chorizo. Start by heating up the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add the chorizo and fry for 8-10 minutes until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, then set aside. Once the cheese is done cooking, remove the baking dish from the oven, top the queso f undido with chorizo, then garnish with sliced green onion. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Shot INGREDIENTS 1½ oz Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Chili lime salt DIRECTIONS 1. Chill the bottle of Spicy Tamarind. 2. Chill a clear shot glass and rim it with chili lime salt. 3. Pour 1½ oz of Smirnoff spicy Tamarind into a chilled shot glass rimmed with chili lime salt. 4. ¡Salud! ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Recipe Pairing #2 Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Cranberry-Pomegranate Punch Heart of Palm Ceviche ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Heart of Palm Ceviche INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS For the Ceviche: In a large bowl, toss together the diced tomato, diced cucumber, 1 lb Roma Tomato, diced sliced red onion, shredded carrot, hearts of palm, chopped cilantro 1 Large Cucumber, diced and minced serrano. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and celery salt ½ Red Onion, thinly sliced then pour in the lime juice and stir to combine. Taste for salt, and 1 Large Carrot, peeled and finely adjust. shredded 14 oz can Hearts of palm, drained To serve, top a tostada with about ½ cup of the ceviche, then top and sliced into ¼ inch coins the tostada with sliced avocado and a few dashes of your favorite ⅓ Cup Cilantro Leaves, finely chopped Mexican hot sauce. 1 Serrano Pepper, stemmed, seeded, membranes removed and minced 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Celery Salt 3 Limes, juiced Kosher Salt, to taste To Serve: Tostadas Sliced Avocado Mexican Hot Sauce ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Cranberry-Pomegranate Punch INGREDIENTS Optional: 1 cup pomegranate juice Crushed pepitas 1 cup cranberry juice (toasted and salted) 1 cup Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Orange zest ¼ cup fresh lime juice 1 ½ cups club soda Limes, sliced and halved for garnish Pomegranate seeds, for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Combine pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, fresh lime juice, and club soda in an ice-filled 6-cup pitcher. 2. Garnish with halved lime slices and fresh pomegranate seeds, if desired. 3. Optional for an added spicy addition: Rim serving glasses with crushed pepitas (toasted and salted) and orange zest. Recipe Pairing #3 Smirnoff Carajillo Chocolate Highball Tamarind Chipotle Chicken Tacos ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Tamarind Chipotle Chicken Tacos INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2½ cups Chicken Broth, warmed Start by adding the chicken broth, chipotle 2 Chipotle Peppers in adobo peppers, tomato paste, tamarind paste, 4 oz Tomato paste brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion 4 oz Seedless Tamarind Paste powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and ⅓ Cup Dark brown sugar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce paprika to a blender, then blend for 30-35 1 Teaspoon onion powder seconds until smooth. 1 Teaspoon garlic powder ½ Teaspoon Kosher salt Pour the sauce into a 6 qt dutch oven, and ½ Teaspoon Smoked paprika turn the flame on to medium low. Add the 2½ lbs Chicken thighs, boneless, chicken thighs, then place the lid on and skinless cook for an hour, until the chicken shreds easily. After an hour, use tongs to remove the To Serve: thighs and place them in a bowl. Raise the Corn Tortillas heat to medium, and let the sauce simmer for Diced White Onion Chopped Cilantro 15 minutes uncovered, until it thickens. Use Sliced Avocado two forks to shred the chicken, then toss Lime Wedges back into the sauce. At this time, taste for salt and adjust. To assemble your tacos, add some of the shredded chicken to a warmed corn tortilla, top with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado then serve with a ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. lime wedge. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Smirnoff Carajillo Chocolate Highball INGREDIENTS 1 oz coffee liqueur ¾ oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka ¾ oz Dark creme de Cacao 3 oz. (90mL) cooled hot chocolate Chocolate Syrup Mexican Vanilla Extract Pinch of Cayenne Pepper Pint of Salt DIRECTIONS 1. To an ice filled glass combine Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, dark creme de cacao, coffee liqueur, one drop vanilla extract and cooled hot chocolate. Shake well. 2. Rim edge of highball glass with chocolate syrup and strain mix inside. 3. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt for some added spicy notes. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Recipe Pairing #4 Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind El Chiflado Fizz Vanilla Cake with a Spiced Mexican Chocolate Buttercream ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF SPICY TAMARIND. Vodka With Natural And Artificial Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., New York, NY. Vanilla Cake with a Spiced Mexican Chocolate Buttercream INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS For the Cake: For the Cake: 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour 2½ teaspoons Baking Powder Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease and line a 9x13” baking pan with a ½ teaspoon Salt parchment sling so the two longer sides have a piece hanging over the pan ¾ cup Unsalted Butter, at room to help with lifting later.