Gloria Anzaldua

I just finished the last semester of my degree and feel as if I was just jumped out of Undergrad. Who knew college was blood in and blood out. But really DO NOT TAKE A CREDIT OVERLOAD IN THE SUMMER. I mean you are an autonomous person and can do what you want, but I can not recommend avoiding that enough. Now someone remind me of this next summer. 

Continuing on the theme of feminist scholars I introduce to you, Gloria Anzaldua, a Chicana author most famous for her book Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza.  Gloria's work is about her life experiences and the intersection of race, gender and class. 

Gloria blends English, Spanish, queerness, feminism, and racial issues in an eloquent way that I can never hope to.  I will stop talking now. Just go read her books. 

 

 

The Gloria Anzaldua. 

Two jiggers of Tequila--I used Kirkland Brand because only the best for my family. 

One jigger of Cointreau--You could use triple sec as well if that is what you have. I mean I am not sure why you would but you could. 

Jalapeno Lime Aid--IDK to taste about a cup and a half for two here. 

Mix ingredients with ice and shake till your shaker gets all icy 

Pour over ice and serve in a salted glass. 

Drink well contemplating how complex issues around race and gender are and how we can all do better. 

Una mujer fuerte

Need a reason to Drink? Try being a Queer Latina in a conservative state.  People are crazy.

Random story I recently learned a  local acupuncturist I followed on Facebook is a white supremacist. Being a healer and a raciest fuck seems like a conflict, but being a healer practicing a technique that is definitely not created by white people is taking that to a new level. 

Something about our new president elect validating hate speak has brought all the white supremacists out of the closet, which at least lets you know where people stand I guess. I have decided that if you cannot be at least semi-respectful of people from a cultural group you cannot enjoy parts of it. That means if you voted for Mr. Build A Wall--no tacos for you. 

Dolores Huerta

Born in Mexico and then moved to the US, Dolores helped form United Farm Workers. This civil rights, immigration, women's and workers activists won the Presidential Medal of  Freedom, the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights and she just generally kicks ass all around.  At  84 she is still fighting the good fight. Dolores helped campaign for Hilary Clinton this last election. 

  • One part Tequila

  • One part Kalua

  • One part Creme De Coco

Dip the rim of your serving glass into some simple syrup and then rim your glass in a mixture of coco powder and cinnamon.  Pour the ingredients into a shot glass in equal parts. This drink can be served as a shot or added to coffee or hot chocolate.