Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is known for their unique and exciting festivals and tomorrow they'll host a one-day scary and merry event.
You've heard of Christmas in July, but before we get to the merry time of year, we hit the scary time of year. Halloween is just around the corner. It's hard to believe we're only about 3 months away, though I've started seeing candy and decorations out in stores already. Well, retail stores aren't the only ones getting excited. Busch Gardens is ready to get the celebration started early too.
Busch Gardens Hosts One-Day Scary And Merry Event
Tomorrow, July 25, Busch Gardens will be hosting a one-day event that combines the scary of Halloween with the merry of Christmas. According to a press release, park guests will get to experience a lights-on tour of the Stranglewood Estate haunted house or a meet and greet with the jolly man himself, Santa, in the Serengeti Overlook. Scary and Merry will take place tomorrow from 12-4pm.
If there's a park that knows how to do Halloween, it's Busch Gardens. In fact, this year, they'll celebrate 25 years of one of the biggest Halloween theme park events in the country, Howl-O-Scream. This year will feature 5 new scare zones, a new haunted house called Shadows of Wonderland and a reimagination of Witch of the Woods- Rise of The Coven. If you're planning on Howl-O-Scream, now is the time to buy tickets during the Sinister Sale, which offers 70% off single-night tickets.
Other exciting things going on at Busch Gardens right now include the opening of the brand new rollercoaster Phoenix Rising. Summer Nights fireworks continue every Friday and Saturday night. And Bourbon & BBQ runs through September 2nd featuring a great BBQ menu along with smooth spirits.
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Tequila is on fire. Its popularity in the United States is growing at a pace that could unseat vodka as the top spirit according to some industry analysts. But tequila is more than just for mixing great cocktails and doing party shots. In fact, the spirit from Mexico makes a great addition to sauces and marinades. Here are 5 food recipes for Tequila Day in Southwest Florida.
National Tequila Day is Wednesday, July 24th. So, for TikTok Tuesday I thought we would take a different look at tequila. Instead of looking at the glass, let's observe what is on the plate. You've likely been to a Southwest or Mexican themed restaurant with a tequila lime (fill in the blank) menu item.
How do you make those marinades and sauces without overdoing it? To get the more subtle flavors of tequila in your food? Adding heat is one way. Not heat from spices but heat from a cooking element. That typically burns off the alcohol and leaves the earthy, herbal flavors among others.
Warning. Not all of the recipes below cook the alcohol out. But none appear to be over the top as far as the amount of tequila used in the creations. Either way, use your own good judgement when it comes to consumption.
Finally, if you accompany any of these recipes with a refreshing tequila cocktail, enjoy the pairing. I'll post some new drink recipes tomorrow. And as always, please drink responsibly.
If you don't have a TikTok account, don't worry. I've made it easy to view by taking these links from mine. Simply scroll down and watch from this post. To get full recipe details and directions, you might have to click on the video to expand. Don't forget to share with tequila loving, foodie friends.
Enjoy These 5 Food Recipes For Tequila Day In Southwest Florida
Fried Tequila Poppers
Say what? I thought I've heard of putting almost everything in the air fryer. Until now. I want to hate this but deep down inside I think I might love it. OF course I have to try it. Let me know if you do and if it works.
Tequila Ceviche
This seems like it would be natural. Curing the fish in both acid from the citrus and tequila too. Just make sure you get good quality seafood. Yum.
Tequila Cream Sauce
This looks pretty easy. It looks pretty good too. Wondering if you could work with low-fat cream to make it more healthful? Oh, who cares. Eat a salad for the side and it should even out.
Tequila Sorbet
This looks good to enjoy all summer long in Florida or anywhere. Pick your favorite fruit as a substitute. However, Mango sounds like a great match. Delicious dessert alert here.
Tequila Lime Fried Chicken
This looks fun. It looks good too tequila seems to lend itself well to sauces for chicken and shrimp. Now just add a refreshing tequila-based cocktail and you are all set for a good time.
