Sippin’ on Gin & Herbs

Happy Friday Friends!!

Anyone else feel just a little more creative with a cocktail?

Well here we are with another Summer month coming to an end. This is about the time when I’m all about Fall. Shopping Fall Fashion, Fall decor, you name it and like many of you, can’t wait to get into all things pumpkin. But, being the Gemini I am, I’m also savoring Summer.

Today’s drink is all about the heat of Summer. The combination of Gin and Prosecco is beyond refreshing, but add in fresh herbs and it takes the drink to another level. Now I know I’ve been doing a lot of Prosecco lately but I love it and well.. it pairs with Summer quite well.

what you do:

Add lemon juice, basil, sugar, and lemonade to a shaker and muddle. Then, add ice and shake. Strain into glass, then pour in your gin. Finally stir and top with Prosecco. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon. Enjoy!

I hope your weekend if full of fresh drinks and lots of fun!

The Extra Bloody Mary

Happy Friday to all of you!

Short, sweet, and to the point today! As I’ve said about a hundred times I love a theme. Since I did a Brunch recipe on Wednesday, I figured the right thing to do was have a drink for Brunch, too! Now I’ll be very honest I only do a Bloody Mary two ways. They are thrown together in about one minute with tomato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, a dash of lemon juice, and of course vodka. I don’t measure anything either. The other kind I make is a little…extra.

For this one I add everything to a cocktail shaker full of ice and pour into a glass of ice. You don’t have to get as garnish crazy as I did but please feel free.

Enjoy the weekend!

A Classic Summer Spritz

Happy Friday!

By now you may know that I love a theme. On Wednesday I shared an Epic Lobster Roll to kick off Summer which starts Sunday. So I thought what about a perfect Summer cocktail? I decided to go with an absolute classic. It’s chic, very easy, and perfect for sipping on these hot days!

Aperol is an Italian drink (which is why Prosecco is used) introduced in 1919 and is made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, along with some other things.

what you do:

All you do if fill a wine glass with ice, add all ingredients, stir well, and garnish with orange wheel and fresh rosemary!

Enjoy this first summer weekend and Happy fathers Day to all the Dads!