#35: Summer Cocktails

Grapefruit Mojito

What you need:

2 shots of rum

Juice of one grapefruit

handful of mint leaves

1/2 tsp honey

juice of one lime

splash of soda water

What you do:

1. Squeeze the juices from the grapefruit and lime into a glass. Add the honey and mix well.

2. Muddle (great article on muddling here) the mint with a dash of sugar. Add to the grapefruit mixture.

3. Add in two shots of rum, a splash of soda water and a handful of ice.

 Strawberry Basil "Sparkler"

What you need:

5 strawberries

1-2 basil leaves (the recipe called for 5, and that was just TOO many for me)

1 shot of vodka

5 oz soda water

What you do:

1. Muddle the strawberries and basil together.

2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and give a little stir.

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#68: Smoothies

I made my first smoothie of the Summer this week. It was pretty good and good for you, not to mention I was able to use some of my leftover blackberries from the Farmer's Market (yes!). Stay tuned for more delicious recipes to come.

What you need:

1 cup (skim) milk
4-5 mint leaves
6-8 blackberries
1 frozen banana
1 tsp honey

What you do:

1. Blend the mint and milk until frothy.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse to your desired consistency.
3. Stick in a straw and enjoy!

 I'm tackling the second annual 92 Days of Summer list.
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#18: Reconnect with Friends

It's been a year since I saw my friend (and at one time mentor) Krissi, and what better way to catch up than with a wedding in Charlottesville? Our former Link editor got married at the UVA chapel with a lovely reception at the Cliffton Inn. It was the first Sunday Brunch wedding I've ever been to, but it was charming, relaxed and just Brianne's style.

 

We met on Saturday for nachos, got gelato, did a little shopping and did dinner at The Whiskey Jar in downtown. Every time I visit Charlottesville I love it a little more. There are so many great places to eat, cute places to chill, unique shops to peruse and the mountains in every background are just perfect. Honestly, I would move there in a heartbeat.

Sadly, this is the only picture I took of Krissi and I together...our place cards at the wedding. How does that happen? We're planning a NYC get-together some time later this Summer and I promise to get photos then, ha.

And finally, one of the (many) highlights of the wedding... A lavender martini! It's a Cliffton Inn original, but I will figure out how to make them and have them at least once this Summer. So, #18, you have been crossed off the list!

I'm tackling the second annual 92 Days of Summer list.
See the full post and list here.