Grad Slam 2020 celebrates graduates

twangcafezuca — Twang, makers of products like Cafe Zuca, will be hosting Grad Slam 2020 this Saturday. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Local San Antonio companies Twang, Rico’s, Pizza Patrón, San Antonio Current, Santikos, Wide Awake Creative, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology and Port San Antonio are joining together to help celebrate recent graduates that may have had their graduation ceremonies canceled or impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Twang, 2020)

The Grad Slam 2020, taking place this Saturday June 13 from 11a.m. to 3p.m., will be a way for this year’s graduates of all levels, pre-k through college, to safely celebrate with their families. The drive-thru style celebration will give graduates a chance to take photos against a backdrop and collect gift bags while supplies last from the participating companies. Grads are encouraged to bring their own props to take individual shots or photos with their families. Additionally, a $100 Visa gift card will be raffled off every hour. This event is free and open to the public. Gift Bags will include:

Twangerz flavored salts
Rico’s Queso Pronto coupons
Pizza Patrón free pizza coupon and other swag
Santikos movie pass
And more

Graduates and their families are encouraged to RSVP for Grad Slam 2020 on Facebook. Event staff and participants will follow proper social distancing measures and will be asked to comply with appropriate guidelines set in place for the event.

Port San Antonio SAMSAT (San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology)
102 Mabry Drive
San Antonio, TX 78226
Note: Enter through the 36th St. entrance

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Twang Partners Ltd. is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings. Since 1986, Twang Partners has produced the highest quality products designed to enhance the taste, appearance and enjoyment of food and beverages. Brands include Beer Salt, Michelada Mix, Twangerz, Twang-A- Rita, Clamato Salt, ZAS! Super Seasoning and Cafe Zuca. Twang products are available in grocery, convenience, liquor and specialty store shelves across the country and online.

Twang announces Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix

twangmichelada — Twang’s new michelada cocktail mix will be available in August. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Twang Partners, Ltd. announces the launch of its first-ever liquid product, Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix, to be available starting in August 2019. The formula is 85% juice-based and is made with all-natural ingredients including a seven-vegetable blend, organic Worcestershire sauce, ancho chilies, real lime juice and no preservatives or corn syrup. This premium product is a top-shelf option for consumers and retailers looking for an authentic, south of the border, Mexican cultural beer drinking experience. (Twang, 2019)

Twang’s new high-quality mix can be used to quickly and conveniently create the perfect michelada, the popular beer cocktail that is native to Mexico, well regarded in Texas, and quickly gaining fans throughout the United States. The prepared mix works best with Mexican beers and domestic lagers and is commonly referred to as a milder version of its American cousin, the Bloody Mary. A michelada, known in Mexico as a “cerveza preparada,” is often made with beer, lime juice, sauce, spices, tomato juice and chili peppers. It is typically served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. Twang’s michelada mix takes out all of the guesswork and hassle by having already created a perfectly balanced blend.

The package design for Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix features classic calaveras (skeletons) Mexican art, which gained fame during the Mexican Revolution and has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. Bottles range in size and price, including $5.99 to $6.99 for a 16 oz. glass bottle and $8.99 to $10.99 for a 32 oz. glass bottle, ideal options for at home gatherings, bars and restaurants. There is also a small plastic bottle that is a perfect single-serve option and will range in price from $1.99 to $2.49 and will be available at convenience, liquor and select grocery stores.

Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix provides consumers with an authentic Mexican recipe, produced in Texas, that allows at-home bartenders to garnish the drink, based on personal preferences and create their own customized version. While originally created to be combined with beer, the mix has versatile uses and can also be mixed with a variety of spirits and non-alcoholic beverages to create a delicious, spirit-free cocktail. The rollout of Twang Reserve Michelada Cocktail Mix in Texas is slated for the beginning of August and will be available in stores such as Spec’s. Aside from Texas, Twang has future plans to launch in the Southwest sometime in 2020.

“We’ve been perfecting this formula for quite some time but with our 33-year reputation on the line, we wanted to make sure we got it right. We’re excited to provide fans with this unique, convenient michelada mix inspired by our family’s favorite recipe.”- Elysia Treviño-Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer for Twang

National Watermelon Day in San Antonio

This Saturday August 3 is National Watermelon Day and area restaurants are offering food and beverage offerings around San Antonio which showcase everyone’s favorite melon fruit. (EVO Entertainment, Twang, The Esquire Tavern, 2019)

EVO Entertainment Group
Watermelon Margarita
The watermelon rita is available behind the bar at EVO’s family-owned and operated Schertz, Kyle and San Marcos locations. The margarita is made with patrón barrel select, triple sec, agave, fresh watermelon and squeezed lime juice. ($9). Grab the rita before hitting EVO’s movie theatre or pair it with bowling and arcades.

Evo Entertainment
Schertz 18658 I-35
Schertz, TX 78154

Twang
Austin Eastciders Watermelon Cider with Twang-A-Rita Sangrita
Twang is a San Antonio-based family company with products available in 45 states nationwide and Amazon. One of Twang’s brands, Twang-A-Rita, is a line of tasty salts and seasonings designed to easily add flavor to drinks and upgrade beverages into cocktail bar status. Twang’s cocktail rimming blends are made with ingredients like kosher salt, real spices and cane sugar; try Twang-A-Rita Sangrita to take any watermelon drink up a notch, like Austin Eastciders’ new Watermelon cider.

Recipe:
3.5 oz Watermelon Eastciders
.5 oz fresh squeezed lime
Rim with Twang-A-Rita Sangrita

Esquire Tavern
Heirloom Tomato Salad with watermelon
Located along the San Antonio River Walk, wanderers will find the historic Esquire Tavern, a place that touts the longest bar in Texas, and where patrons can fill up on an Heirloom Tomato Salad which is made with watermelon, feta cheese, dill, basil and cucumber vinaigrette. ($13)

The Esquire Tavern
155 East Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Twangerz spices up look with new package design

twangerzpickle — Twangerz Flavored Salts has unveiled a brand new package design. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Twang Partners, Ltd. recently announced the redesign of Twangerz Flavored Salts. It is the same great product many consumers have grown up with but now with a fresh, new look. The family-owned operator of salts and seasonings, best known for their Twang citrus-flavored beer salts, has refreshed the product’s packaging to feature a more animated design for each flavor of Twangerz as a fun way to pair consumers’ personalities with five of the Twangerz flavors. While the identity of the brand has been redesigned to include a 3D appearance, the formula remains unchanged. The entire line that has undergone the makeover includes the following flavors: Lemon Lime, Lime, Chili Lime, Pickle and Mango Chili, all of which can be found at most convenience and liquor stores throughout Texas and at select H-E-B Texas Grocery. (Twang, 2019)

Twangerz is a line of low-calorie, flavored salt blends that can be eaten alone or used as a snack topping on fruit, popcorn, lollipops, paletas (Mexican-style popsicles) and more. Twangerz fans also associate different flavors with various uses, like pickle salt as an aid to post-athletic activity, hence, the boxing pickle mascot represented on its 2019 bottle. Twangerz has historically been one of Twang’s more kid-friendly brands, in comparison to popular beer salt and Twang-A-Rita cocktail rimming blends, and some of the new Twangerz labels have strategically been designed with a younger audience, and the young at heart, in mind.

Twangerz was originally introduced in 1986 as a simple packet and used as a topping for convenience store retailers looking to provide their customers with a quick, grab-and-go spicy addition for salads, sandwiches, fruit, vegetables and salty snacks like chips, nuts and popcorn. The entire, re-branded line of Twangerz is available online via Amazon and at most convenience, liquor and select grocery stores. Consumers are encouraged to join Twang’s social media campaign and tell the company how they use different flavors of Twangerz and send their photos to them by using the hashtag #HowDoYouTwangerz.

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Twang Partners Ltd. is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings and credited as being “the original beer salt.” They have produced the highest quality products designed to enhance the taste, appearance and enjoyment of food and beverages. Brands include Beer Salt, Twangerz, Twang-A-Rita, Clamato Salt, ZAS! Super Seasoning, and Cafe Zuca.

“Our family grew up adding chile salt to snacks and the Twangerz brand was largely inspired by our childhood. We felt it was time to animate the brand and roll out some fun new packaging, it’s all a bit playful on purpose.” – Elysia Treviño-Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer for Twang

Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes from Twang

twanglovepotion — Love Potion with Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Valentine’s Day is Thursday February 14 and nothing goes better with romance than cocktail drinks. These last-minute recipes from the good folks at Twang guarantee that anyone can create colorful cocktails with red and pink hues in the comfort of their own homes. They include various regional spirits like Deep Eddy Vodka, Seer Sucker Gin and Dulce Vida Tequila. Twang is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings based in Texas. Twang’s product lines include Twang-A-Rita, Beer Salt and more designed to easily add flavor to drinks and elevate at-home alcoholic beverages to cocktail bar status. Twang’s products are available throughout the country in 46 states, in grocery stores, convenience stores and online. (Twang, 2019)

Love Potion with Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar
Ingredients:
• Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar
• 1 oz green apple liqueur
• 1 oz Deep Eddy Peach Vodka
• 4 oz cranberry juice
• Orange wedge, for garnish
Directions:
1. Run a lime along the edge of a highball glass and rim with Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar
2. Pour the liqueur and vodka into a highball glass filled with ice
3. Top with cranberry juice and stir
4. Garnish with orange wedge

Raspberry Gin Fizz with Twang-A-Rita Unwind Lime
Ingredients:
• Twang-A-Rita Unwind Lime
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ oz. lime juice
• 1 oz. Seersucker Original Southern Style Gin
• ½ oz. simple syrup
• Topo Chico
Directions:
1. Run a lime along the edge of a highball glass and rim with Twang-A-Rita Unwind Lime
2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle raspberries in lime juice
3. Add gin and simple syrup and half a cup of ice and shake
4. Strain into a rocks glass and top with Topo Chico.
5. Garnish with lime wedge.

Galentine’s Day Pink Drink with Twang-A-Rita Citrusplash
Ingredients:
• Twang-A-Rita Citrusplash
• 4 oz. Strawberry lemonade
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1 oz. Dulce Vida Tequila
• 1 oz. triple sec
Directions:
1. Run a lemon along the edge of a highball glass and rim with Twang-A-Rita Citrusplash
2. Add ice, strawberry lemonade, lemon juice, triple sec and tequila. Stir to combine.
3. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Holiday gift ideas from Twang

twangsalt — Twang products make fun holiday host or hostess gifts or easy stocking stuffers. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Twang, a family owned business based in San Antonio, is rooted in the Latin tradition of adding citrus and salt to food and beer; this drink ritual can be observed on the streets of Mexico and Texas. Gift ideas for the holiday season for cocktail enthusiasts and beer drinking friends include cocktail rimming blends to beer salt. Twang brands make for fun holiday host or hostess gifts, colorful party punch or easy stocking stuffers. (Twang, 2018)

Twang-A-Rita ($3.99 per bag) is a cocktail rimming blend made of cane sugar and kosher salt. Impress guests with festive winter cocktail recipes enhanced by Twang-a-Rita. Beer Salt ($12 for a 6 count) is a citrus-flavored salt used to dress the rim of longnecks and beer mugs. Twang’s products are the perfect stocking stuffers and conversation starters at Christmas parties or Secret Santa exchanges. Various Twang brands are sold in 46 states across the country and can be purchased online, on Amazon and in stores like H-E-B and Walmart.

Recipes:
TWANG CRANBERRY MIMOSA
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients
• Twang-A-Rita Unwind Lime
• Simple syrup
• 1-part Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka
• 2 parts cranberry juice
• 1-part brut champagne
• ½ cup fresh cranberries

Instructions
1. Place Twang-A-Rita Unwind Lime on a small plate. Rim glasses with simple syrup then press rims into the Twang-A-Rita.
2. Pour Deep Eddy Cranberry in a champagne flute, then pour cranberry juice and top with champagne.
3. Serve immediately. Garnish with cranberries.

TWANG WINTER MARGARITA
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients
• 4 oz. coconut milk
• 2 oz. tequila
• ½ cup ice
• 2 oz. fresh orange juice
• 1 oz. cup Triple Sec
• Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar

Instructions
1. Combine coconut milk, tequila, ice, orange juice and Triple Sec in a shaker. Blend until smooth.
2. Place Twang-A-Rita Golden Roar on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around rims of glass and then press rims into the Twang-A-Rita.
3. Pour margarita into the glasses and enjoy.

National Coffee Day 2018

National Coffee Day is a special day that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness for the plight of coffee growers. It is observed every year on September 29 and this year it falls on a Saturday. Coffee lovers who would rather make their own cup of joe at home, there is a new product by the makers of Twang that will also allow them shop local. The San Antonio-based company introduces Café Zuca flavored sugar toppings, premium blends designed to help create that personal experience by customizing and adding a special touch to favorite food, drinks and tasty treats at home. It is the coffee shop experience without the high prices and hassle of waiting in long lines. (Twang, 2018)

Locals can purchase Cafe Zuca at H-E-B retailers and become their own barista; flavors range from basics like caramel and chocolate to fall craze Pumpkin Spice and Latin inspired Tres Leches. Each adds a special touch to coffee whether the preference is hot or iced. Cafe Zuca can also be used to top off popularly paired java treats like cinnamon buns.

National Michelada Day with Twang

A michelada is defined as a Mexican cerveza preparada made with beer, lime juice and assorted sauces, spices and peppers and served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. Thursday July 12 is National Michelada Day, a day dedicated to sipping on the popular Mexican beer cocktail. Twang is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings based in San Antonio, Texas. ZAS! products are available throughout the country in 46 states, in grocery stores, convenience stores and online.

Their products feature salts and seasonings, including Beer Salt, and are designed to easily add flavor to drinks and elevate home-made alcoholic beverages to cocktail bar status. Twang Clamato Salt and Michelada Beer Salt are two products specifically designed to pair with the michelada, the spicy, tomato lime mix introduced to by Mexico, which has since become a staple throughout South Texas where the family behind Twang is based. While Micheladas originated in Mexico, their fun, zesty style has reached spicy drink lovers across the country. (Twang, 2018)

Recipes:

Twang Classic Michelada w/ Michelada Beer Salt:
Michelada Beer Salt
1 Lime
4 oz Clamato Mix
1 Dash Worcestershire
2 Dashes Tabasco
1 12oz Beer
Ice (as needed)
1 Lime Wedge Garnish
Rim a glass with Michelada Beer Salt. In a shaker with ice combine, lime juice, clamato, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; shake well to chill. Pour in class with ice; fill with beer. Add lime wedge for garnish.

Twang Classic Michelada w/ Clamato Salt:
Clamato Salt
1 Lime
4 oz Clamato Mix
1 Dash Worcestershire
2 Dashes Tabasco
1 12oz Beer
Ice (as needed)
1 Lime Wedge Garnish
Rim a glass with Clamato Salt. In a shaker with ice combine, lime juice, clamato, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; shake well to chill. Pour in class with ice; fill with beer. Add lime wedge for garnish.

Zas! recipes for grilling season

mangoceviche — Mango Chili Shrimp Ceviche perfect for grilling season. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

The weather is getting warmer, which means Memorial Day and summer are right around the corner and with it, grilling season. With Latin roots and the Mexican tradition of adding citrus + salt to foods as the inspiration for many of their products, ZAS! has recipes to bring out the flavor in summer grilling. Each ZAS! blend has been designed to pair as a marinade with certain meats and veggies. The line of premium blends brings flavors from around the world to a backyard grill, with tastes reminiscent of a street vendor in Mexico City or a mango grove in India. Twang is a family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars and seasonings based in San Antonio, Texas. ZAS! products are available throughout the country in 46 states, in grocery stores, convenience stores and online. (Twang, 2018)

Mango Chili Shrimp Ceviche
All ceviche is tasty, but this version kicks it up a notch with the added tropical and spicy flavor of Mango Chili.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

12 medium raw shrimp, cleaned and chopped
¼ cup of fresh lime juice
1 small mango, peeled and chopped
1 small avocado, cut into chunks
1 red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
ZAS! Mango Chili Super-Seasoning

Instructions:

Toss the shrimp in the lime juice enough to cover all the shrimp. Let sit for 12-20 minutes.
Once the shrimp is opaque, add the mango, avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Toss to combine all ingredients. Add more lime juice and let it sit in the refrigerator for another 15 minutes.
Remove and sprinkle on the ZAS! Mango Chili Super-Seasoning before eating.

Tamarind Ham Pineapple Kabobs
Serving size: 12 Kabobs
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients: 1 can of pineapple chunks (drained), 36 ham cubes, 12 skewers, ZAS! Tamarind Super – Seasoning

Directions:

Alternate Ham Cubes and Pineapple chunks on skewers
Grill 2 – 3 minutes on each side of skewer until heated through and charred.
Sprinkle on several dashes of ZAS! Tamarind Super-Seasoning to taste.

Easter Specials in San Antonio

bakerylorraineeaster — Bakery Lorraine is one local restaurant having Easter specials. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.

Easter is right around the corner and local restaurants will be having Easter specials and brunch ideas for those who opt to eat out. Whether it is special Easter pastries, drinks specials or brunch, there is something for everyone. (Bakery Lorraine, Boiler House, Southerleigh, Rosella at the Rand, Twang, 2018)

Easter specials include:
Bakery Lorraine will offer special Easter egg moon pies, carrot cake and bunny heads made with white chocolate mousse and strawberry compote. Hours: 7a.m. – 8p.m.

Boiler House will have Easter Brunch specials including carrot oatmeal pancakes, cast iron rabbit bread pudding, Lobster Cobb, cured salmon patty melt and a country ham Benedict. They will also have brunch favorites such as the “David Lee Roth” Krispy Kreme Burger, Hangover Hash and Green Chili Pork and Eggs. Hours: 10a.m. – 10p.m.

Southerleigh will celebrate Easter Sunday with delicious drink specials including specialty mimosas, Micheladas and various brewed beers. Hours: 10a.m. – 4p.m.

Rosella at the Rand will offer a “Live Jazz Easter Brunch” from 9a.m. – 3p.m. The Brunch menu includes, Chicken and Waffles, Tom’s Huevos Rancheros, Chicken Biscuits and gravy and more. For beverages, the full bar will be serving mimosas, Bloody Marys and Micheladas. Rosella’s newest location, Rossella at the Garden will also be offering the same Easter Brunch menu from 9a.m. – 3p.m. Rosella on E Jones Ave will be open serving breakfast from 8a.m. – 3p.m.

For those planning on celebrating Easter Sunday at home with family and friends, Twang has some delicious recipes. These include: Michelada Deviled Eggs: Traditional deviled eggs with a twist of Michelada inspired flavor by using Twang’s Michelada Beer Salt; Sugar Cookie Balls: A sweet and easy no-bake dessert perfect for Easter festivities using Twang’s Cafe Zuca vanilla sugar and Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: A unique appetizer for guests to enjoy before the egg scavenger hunt.

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