Remember earlier when we wrote about some of our friend’s favorite things and one of the was “Bottle Brush Trees”? Well, don’t mind me as they’ve become one of my favorite things now as well! Here’s the photo of Ricci’s stunning display:
Those ombre trees are just too wonderful. While you shop and / or decorate your own tableau, consider creating a custom cocktail to sip merrily. More below!
Just when you think you’ve figured out your signature cocktail (gimlets for Stephanie, French 76 for Nicole), along comes a potent kick in the pants in the form of refreshment on a hot summer day…or mild Missouri spring…
OF COURSE we’re talking about a Paloma! This simple cocktail of blanco tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda packs a punch, is refreshing, AND pretty to look at.
What to ‘shake’ up your cocktail game? Try the Lychee Martini, recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart.
Lychees are Asian tree fruits, with red dinosaur-like skin and a subtle grape-like taste and texture. And they make AMAZING cocktail ingredients! We drank these all winter long, despite them being a summer fruit. With access to international markets in town, though, we can enjoy them ALL YEAR LONG!
It tastes high end, when using good vermouth and cold cold vodka. The lychee syrup adds just a touch of sweetness.
Recipe:
- Ice
- Cocktail shaker
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- 1 can Lychee fruit in Syrup
- 3 oz vodka
- 1/3 cup lychee juice, reserved from can
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add in vodka, vermouth, and lychee juice. Shake well. Strain into 2 martini glasses and garnish each with a lychee fruit.
Other Lychee products to up your cocktail game:
Lychee lattes! Lychee lemonade! Lychee slushies! Oh the possibilities with this Syrup
Lychee Cane Sugar
Excuse me. I think it’s almost Happy Hour, and I need to get to the market…
If there’s one thing we love, it’s a strong cocktail. And late-night sushi. And a bouquet of peonies. Throw in a few new home decor books. Soft lighting. A pretty candle. Okay, we love a lot. But, we REALLY love a strong cocktail.
Here are a few of our favorites:
It was a dark and stormy night…
Thus begins many a tale of wonder, magic, and mystery…
Oh, I’m not talking about A Wrinkle in Time 
If you are feeling extremely adventurous, here’s a version I created for friends during an autumn getaway in the cabin (warning: it is potent!), called “Lost in the Storm”:
Pour Kraken and cider over ice, and top with ginger beer to taste.
I also personally LOVE how easy it is to now find Moscow Mule Copper Mugs
