Blender Drinks For Summer

The blended cocktail of the tropical variety has never been something tempting for me. I have still not had a good marquerita because I haven't bothered. A good tequila reposada with fresh juice, fresh lime and a tiny bit of salt on the rim of the glass does fine. Mezcal the same way is even better -- as long as it is fine Mezcal and I skip the worm.

But it may be time to try out my new blender that works hard on the fruit, yogurt and juice breakfast drinks after reading the article today in the New York Times. The article, "Blender Drinks Are Back" is entertaining and, in the heat of steamy Mexico, filled with tempting thoughts. The photos by Andrew Scrivani of the drinks themselves are almost good enough to drink -- especially this one of a Cartagena Limeade.

Check it out at The Times. Then treat yourself to a look at Scrivani's food photography at his site. The thought of the drinks is pleasant; the photography is what really captured my attention.