cocktails
Parenting? It takes energy. Dedication. And some days? No matter how hard we work? We’re more than ready for the day to end. And some days? Kicking back at the end is all about celebrating what went right.
One of the ways I love to do this is making up my own mixed drinks. Here are the recipes I’ve had fun concocting. I am no bartender. I have no training. This is all about tossing together a little of this and a splash of that. Enjoy the recipes and the evenings (but please, not all at once!)
And if this page isn’t for you, I want to acknowledge that. The parent who is recovering. Or is in the process of recovery. Or who is thinking it might be the best path. Or for whom not drinking is a personal choice for any reason. For you, it isn’t about fun, or relaxing, or laughter. It is real work, every day. Day after day. I see you. And I honor you. And I respect this page isn’t for you. xoxo.
A couple of mixing notes:
Simple syrup really is that. Simple. Put a pot on the stove, heat 1 cup of water, dissolve 1 cup of sugar. Remove from heat. Chill. Can be stored in the frig for a couple of weeks.
Sweet & sour syrup. Just a variation on the above. Put a pot on the stove, heat 1 cup of water, dissolve 1 cup of sugar. Add ½ cup of lemon juice, ½ cup of lime juice. Remove from heat. Chill. Can be stored in the frig for a couple of weeks.
The ‘parts’ I refer to below really is up to you and your measuring device. A traditional jigger has two sides, one measures 1 oz., the other 1.5 oz. It all depends on how big a drink you want to make…
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- 1 part lemon vodka
- 1 part simple syrup
- 1 part lemon juice
I know. So straight forward. It was the first one I ever tried to make. And yet I mixed and tried and researched and applied, and really, this is the best way to go. It is very tart. So if you want a little less zing, go with regular vodka. If you want a little mellow, use vanilla vodka. And if you are adventurous? Well, then use whatever vodka you please.
Pour just a little sugar in a saucer. Take your glass and rub the rim with a slice of lemon. Twist it in the sugar. Drop a handful of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour all ingredients over the ice. Lid on. shake away. Pour into your sugar rimmed glass & enjoy.
Simple syrup really is that. Simple. Put a pot on the stove, heat 1 cup of water, dissolve 1 cup of sugar. Remove from heat. Chill. Can be stored in the frig for a couple of weeks.
The next drink is in homage to one found at a local bar. There it was called ‘The Day Tripper’. This is my version.
- 1 part vanilla vodka
- 1 part crème de cacao
- 1 part lime juice
- 1 part cream
- 1 graham cracker
Use cream. Really. Worth every sip. Crush the graham cracker into crumbs. Spread the crumbs on a saucer. Take your glass and rub the rim with a slice of lime. Twist it in the crumbs. Drop a handful of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour all ingredients over the ice. Lid on. shake away. Pour into your glass. Doesn’t it just say picnic no matter what time of year?
