Blue as the Ocean

Well, here we are the last Friday of August. Hard to believe right? So many are back at school and vacations in the past. Now I know that Summer isn’t over until September 22nd but I’m also guilty of whipping out those pumpkins just a little early.

However…

To celebrate the unofficial end of Summer I thought I’d bring you a drink that’s as blue as the ocean! This super fun take on the classic Moscow Mule doesn’t need to stay in the summertime that’s for sure. Now grab your copper mugs and make a drink with me!

what you do:

Add all ingredients to copper mug except Ginger beer, then add crushed ice and pour Ginger beer the over ice. Garnish and serve!

I really like having Blue Curaçao on hand because you can do so many things with it. It’s also a liquor that you’ll have around for a while because it isn’t often used. This is a key ingredient for making a green or purple drink, or in this case a vibrant blue one.

Have a wonderful weekend and have a cocktail or two!

Fancy & Seasonal

Hey Friends!

Last week on my IG stories I asked you if you more wanted to see “Fancy Made Easy” or “Seasonal & Delish”. Fancy Made Easy won but it was a close call so I decided to do both. Since there is a pretty obviously shift in September and this is the last Wednesday of August, “Seasonal & Delish” will probably be my last full blown summer recipe. I mean we have pumpkins to think about.
So “Fancy Made Easy” is but first. You know I’m going to tell you or add this to brunch with some champagne so we’ll skip that part. This one looks hard but really isn’t.

what you do:

This is before being baked.

This is before being baked.

  1. Press your dough into a greased pie dish.

  2. Mix together cream cheese, brown sugar, and a good drizzle of honey and spread onto the dough.

  3. Start slicing your pears very thin. I sliced as I went so I could determine how I wanted the colors to look. Keep going in a circle until you cover the cream cheese mixture.

  4. Bake on 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of honey.

One thing I always wanted to make was a Summer Spring Roll and since summer is in the title I thought this was the perfect seasonal recipe for summer. Another one that isn’t too difficult. This was my first time working with the rice paper. I was a little intimidated but after making one roll, that went away quickly.

what you do:

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package (boil for a couple minutes).

  2. Cut everything else into thin sticks.

  3. In a shallow bowl full of warm water submerge a spring roll until playable, dab with paper towel.

  4. You’re going to wrap it like you would a burrito. Start making a neat pile in the middle of your rice paper. Once complete fold in sides and tightly roll.

  5. Cut in half and serve!

On to the sauce!

Mix all of the below ingredients together!

I definitely need practice on rolling tighter rolls but I was thrilled with the outcome! Also if you don’t like spicy things you can skip the garlic chili sauce but I think it makes the dip just right. I might add a little more next time.

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate you!

Summer in a (very pretty) Glass

Happy Friday, Friends!

I’m pretty sure I could drink this every day. Plus, what’s more refreshing than a lemonade on a very hot summer day? You probably know by now I’m here for the fresh Basil. I swear I have other herbs but this one is by far my favorite.

What makes a drink taste even better? Pretty glasswear! Dragon Glasswear gifted me these beautiful Wave Wine Glasses and I’m in love. They are from the Aura Collection and have an iridescent hue to them. I figured that only a very pretty drink should go in them.

This is absolutely not the last time I’m making this one. But, let me tell you how to make a drink look like this.

what you do:

  1. Boil the water and then add sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

  2. Add blueberries and basil and simmer for five minutes.

  3. Strain into bowl so that the solids don’t get mixed into the syrup.

  4. Let cool to room temperature.

This one is fancy (pinky up!) but so easy. Throw everything in a shaker with ice and pour into (pretty) glasses full of ice. Garnish with basil and blueberries! Perfect for a hot day!

Enjoy the weekend Pretties!