Make-Ahead Tex-Mex Menu - Southern Living

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Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

Try this refreshing and flowery twist on the classic hot-weather staple.

Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

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Pink Cadillac Margaritas

Mix up several batches of Pink Cadillac Margaritas 3 to 4 hours before the party starts, and chill in decorative bottles or pitchers, ready to shake and serve when guests arrive.

Recipe: Pink Cadillac Margaritas

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Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail

Chilling overnight is the secret to this shrimp cocktail's fresh and bold flavor.

Recipe: Chipotle Shrimp Cocktail

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Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas

An upgraded bar snack with south of the border character.

Recipe: Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas

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Chicken Enchiladas

For a fast flourish, char one side of the tortillas directly over gas flames for a few seconds unsing tongs.

Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

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Three Sisters Salad

Let the three sisters - squash, beans, and corn - spice up your fiesta.

Recipe: Three Sisters Salad

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Mango Tango

It takes two to tango. And this jalapeño-mango duo packs a punch.

Recipe: Mango Tango

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Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie

A crisp, over-the-rim graham cracker crust spiked with ground cinnamon and red pepper adds a spicy cowboy kick to this showstopping pie. Make and freeze it up to one month ahead.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie