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Recent Recipes

Josefina Velazquez de Leon COCKTAILS cookbook

Cocktel Bandera Mexicana

Recipe here
what is a piccadilly?

Piccadilly Raspa Recipe

Recipe here
how to make poblano artichoke dip

Poblano Artichoke Dip

Recipe here
Coconut Water Strawberry Vodka Cocktail recipe

Coconut Water Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

Recipe here
How to make Agua Preparada

How to make Agua Preparada

Recipe here

Featured Recipes

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

La Carcacha cocktail (Inspired by Selena)

Dreaming of You Creamy Coca-Cola Cocktail – Selena Week

Dreaming of You Creamy Coca-Cola Cocktail – Selena Week

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Tex-Mex Breakfast

DIY Bloody Mary Bar + Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe (VIDEO)

DIY Bloody Mary Bar + Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe (VIDEO)

Piloncillo Syrup

Piloncillo Syrup

Champurrado served in a very nice cup

How to make Champurrado

Amaranth Atole with Pears (Atole de Amaranth con Peras)

Amaranth Atole with Pears (Atole de Amaranth con Peras)

easy pumpkin atole recipe

Easy Avena de Calabaza

Caballeros Pobres {Giveaway}

Caballeros Pobres {Giveaway}

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Tex-Mex Appetizers

Mini Beef Empanadas

Mini Beef Empanadas

Poblano Quesadillas from sweetlifebake.com

Roasted Poblano Quesadillas

Calabacitas en Crema Mini Sopes

Calabacitas en Crema Mini Sopes

Easy Enfrijoladas

Easy Enfrijoladas

Avocado Salsa – (Guasacaca) from sweetlifebake.com

Avocado Salsa – (Guasacaca)

papaya fruit salsa recipe

Papaya Pineapple Salsa

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Texas in my Heart


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Tex-Mex Salsas & Dips

Slow Cooker Oxtails in Salsa Verde

Slow Cooker Oxtails in Salsa Verde

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lemon Salsa Verde

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Lemon Salsa Verde

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Honeydew Salsa

Honeydew Salsa

Warm Poblano Corn Salsa

Warm Poblano Corn Salsa

Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa

Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa

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Tex-Mex Desserts

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

How to Make Blackberry Pecan Empanadas {Video}

Paletas de Mango con Chile

Paletas de Mango con Chile

Cascarone Sugar Cookie Cake from sweetlifebake.com

Cascarones! Cascarone Sugar Cookie Cake

Biscochitos

Biscochitos

Chocolate Churro Cookie Cups

Chocolate Churro Cookie Cups

How to Make Empanada and Sope Dough {Video}

How to Make Empanada and Sope Dough {Video}

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About Sweet Life

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Hi, I’m Vianney Rodriguez, the founder, recipe developer and South Texas foodie behind Sweet Life. I’m also the Author of Latin Twist, a collection of nearly 100 delicious Latin-inspired cocktails and the The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker, a gorgeous cookbook filled with 100 incredible Tex-Mex recipes that you can easily make at home in your slow cooker.

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Tex-Mex Cocktails

how to make horchata in a blender

Apricot Horchata {Made with Dried Apricots}

Hibiscus Ponche Navideño served in cute cups

Hibiscus Ponche Navideño

Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

a twist on the classic paloma cocktail

Paloma Verde Cazuela Cocktail {A fun twist on the classic paloma}

Cazuela Cocktail – Voladora

Cazuela Cocktail – Voladora

Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita

Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita

Blueberry Mint Infused Tequila

Blueberry Mint Infused Tequila

Hibiscus Jam Cocktail

Hibiscus Jam Cocktail

Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup (Plus 3 Cocktails to Use It In)

Homemade Hibiscus Cinnamon Syrup (Plus 3 Cocktails to Use It In)

The Easiest Homemade Pumpkin Horchata

The Easiest Homemade Pumpkin Horchata

Tamarind Shandy

Tamarind Shandy

Café de Olla

Café de Olla

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Welcome to Sweet Life.

I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

Featured Cocktails

easy to make mango margarita recipe

Frozen Mango Margaritas

August 9, 2024 | Leave a Comment

HIBISCUS FRENCH 75 cocktail recipe

Hibiscus French 75

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El Muerto Cocktail recipe

El Muerto Cocktail

October 30, 2023 | Leave a Comment

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