We had a couple of hot days, and I started craving refreshing lemonade. So I made some of my ginger lemonade, this time, without the vodka. But then, we had a couple of cooler days, and I no longer felt like drinking it. Instead of pouring my hard work down the drain, I made ice pops! And now that it’s warm out again, I am so glad that I did. I had been looking for ice pop molds for quite a … Continue reading
This lemonade is summer in a glass. It’s so refreshing, it makes me want to dip my toes into the nearest pool and feel sun on my shoulders. Sip a sip, ahh. I loaded this lemonade with vodka for a “welcome back spring” party, and the alcohol was mostly undetectable- making it even more drinkable. Even if you omit the vodka for a tamer treat, this lemonade should be on your warm weather shortlist. To make it, start by heating … Continue reading
Despite having a husband who hails from Miami, I first learned to make mojitos in Paris at a cocktail class. Now that my mint plant is excessively overgrown, mojitos have been on the menu. One of my favorite parts about this cocktail is the crushed ice because it looks pretty, and it’s great to chew. So grab your muddler, and let’s get shaking! To make mojitos, start by preparing a simple syrup. To a small pot, add equal parts water … Continue reading