Known for a happening hang-out scene that starts mid day and lasts late into the night, Tin Lizzy’s serves up fresh taqueria fare in a casual cantina atmosphere with locations in Buckhead, Midtown and Grant Park. South-of-the-border décor and brightly painted wooden lizards along the walls set the mood for diving into Latin-inspired dishes. Want to bring some spice and fiesta fun to your own dinner table? Try your hand at one of Tin Lizzy’s newest of dishes!

Tin Lizzy’s Buffalo Chicken and Black Bean Quesadilla
Serves 4
2 cups shredded Jack cheese (2 cups)
8 ounces blue cheese dressing (8 ounces)
8 ounces cooked but firm black beans (8 ounces)
8 ounces Red Pepper Pico (recipe follows) (8 ounces)
8 ounces Texas Pete Hot sauce (8 ounces)
4 10" flour tortillas (4 tortillas)
16 ounces grilled boneless chicken breast meat

Chop the cooked chicken breast into 3/4-inch square pieces and toss in Texas Pete Hot Sauce.

On a flat skillet or griddle at a temperature of 350 degrees, place a 10-inch flour tortilla flat on the griddle. Sprinkle 2 ounces of Jack cheese over the entire tortilla. Place 4 ounces of chopped chicken breast over half of the tortilla. Sprinkle 2 ounces cooked black beans over chicken. Place 2 ounces of red pepper pico on top of the black beans. When cheese is almost fully melted, flip using a flat spatula the side of tortilla up over the meat side of tortilla so edges of tortilla makes a perfect half moon. With the spatula, flip tortilla completely over until tortilla is golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, chicken, beans and pico.

Remove to a cutting board and cut each tortilla into 4 slices. Place each one on a plate and divide blue cheese dressing into 2-ounce servings in small ramekins or soufflé cups. Serve Buffalo Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas with blue cheese dressing.

Red Pepper Pico
4 ounces diced yellow onion
1/2 fresh lime
1/2 bunch of chopped fresh cilantro
4 ounces diced red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and then refrigerate.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Tin Lizzy’s. For more information, visit www.tinlizzyscantina.com.

After kicking up the heat with your spicy quesadillas, cool it down with these special seasonal cocktails featuring Grey Goose L’Orange, a refreshing spirit that’s just right for the dog days of summer.

Grey Goose L’Orange Summer Tea
1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavored Vodka
3 parts iced tea
1/4 part simple syrup
4 leaves fresh mint

Muddle fresh mint and simple syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. Add remaining ingredients and ice, and stir vigorously. Present with fresh mint and orange rounds. Tips: This cocktail is ideal for sunny days spent outdoors. Ensure every element is of the highest quality – consider growing fresh mint in your garden or window box and always use freshly brewed tea.

Grey Goose L’Orange Feisty Blood Orange
1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavored Vodka
1 part fresh blood orange juice
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
1/2 part simple syrup
1/4 part cranberry juice
1 thin slice of jalapeño with 3 seeds

Place jalapeño and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle well. Add ice and remaining ingredients, and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass with a sugar rim, and present with a slice of jalapeño. Tips: This cocktail’s subtle spice is a delicious complement to its fresh, citrus flavor. The jalapeño’s fire is in its seeds, so adjust the spiciness of the cocktail by include more or fewer.

Shiso Sangria
1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSE® L’Orange Flavored Vodka
1 part plum wine
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
3/4 part simple syrup
1/4 plum, diced
4-6 shiso leaves (cilantro may be substituted)

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, place plums, shiso leaves, lime and simple syrup. Muddle well. Add ice and remaining ingredients, and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass, and present with a plum slice and shiso leaf. Tips: This colorful, delicious cocktail owes its unique taste to shiso, a Japanese herb with a peppery taste. Find it at a Japanese market, and consider using it in simple dishes to create a perfect pairing for this cocktail. Add it to pastas or salads, and use it as you would basil or parsley.

Recipes and photo courtesy of Grey Goose vodka. For more cocktail recipes and information, visit www.greygoose.com.