A Shot Of Summer Aka Yucka Food

A SHOT OF SUMMER (AKA YUCKA)

Steps:

• Roll the lemons and limes on a hard surface with the palm of your hand to make "juicing" easier.
• Cut both lemons and limes in half
• Fill mason jar to the top with ice.
• Pour in 1 bottle of vodka, this will melt the ice which is exactly what you want.
• Add two cups sugar
• Give everyone a half a lemon or lime and ask them to squeeze it into the mason jar.
• When all juice has been squeezed, fill mason jar again with ice and tighten the lid.
• Wrap the jar with a towel
• SHAKE IT! Pass the jar around shaking side to side until the jar has frosted over. This should take the most time and it would be exhausting to do yourself so get everyone involved.
• Unwrap the jar and release the lid. Pour in to small cups for shots or if you are with a close crowd drink straight from the jar.

YUCCA WITH GARLIC SAUCE (YUCA CON MOJO)

Steps:

• Place yucca in saucepan; until yucca is just covered, add salt and lime juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender--about 30 minutes.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Mash garlic cloves into salt with mortar and pestle (or use food processor).
• Add garlic, lemon juice, and onions to olive oil in a separate pan, heat until bubbling, then pour over yucca.
• Toss yucca & sauce "lightly" cooking to saute over medium heat; till barely brown but not CRISP!
• Serve.