Dale and I are in Colorado visiting his folks, Brenda and Irv. Irv is a big fan of cocktail hour and, although not a martini drinker, he let's me mix one up for him when we're out to visit. On our last visit I bought him a martini shaker and a couple martini glasses for when we're here because it helps, of course, to have the proper tools. We used Bombay Sapphire gin and a little vermouth. Olives were a must.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Cocktail Hour in Colorado
Dale and I are in Colorado visiting his folks, Brenda and Irv. Irv is a big fan of cocktail hour and, although not a martini drinker, he let's me mix one up for him when we're out to visit. On our last visit I bought him a martini shaker and a couple martini glasses for when we're here because it helps, of course, to have the proper tools. We used Bombay Sapphire gin and a little vermouth. Olives were a must.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Music for Tonight - July 20, 2011
Red Hot + Indigo from the Red Hot collection. The album offers updates of classic Duke Ellington tunes performed by contemporary artists.
Cocktail Hour - Wednesday July 20, 2011
Dale and I sat on the porch for cocktail hour. He drank beer and I had gin and tonics - in the blue tiki cup tonight.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Music for Tonight
Red Hot + Rhapsody from the Red Hot collection. The album offers updates of classic Gershwin tunes performed by contemporary artists.
Cocktail Hour - Sunday July 17, 2011
Had gin and tonics along with a Caprese salad tonight for cocktail hour. Yes, I made the salad myself.
Sangria
The other night I was walking to the mailbox to send back a Netflix DVD. As I walked by our neighbor Linnea's house, Linnea popped out her front door and started calling my name. I crossed the street to say hi and who should be there with her but Tracy, a colleague of ours from work. They were having sangria and they asked if I'd like to join them. I told them that of course I would LOVE to join them. We sat on Linnea's porch, drank sangria, talked and then played some cards. I asked Linnea how she made the sangria and she told me she used a bottle of merlot, a cup of orange juice and a half cup of fresh lime juice. She added the pieces of squeezed lime to the pitcher. I was very nice. I've seen other people add other fruit, like strawberries, to the mix.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Gin and Tonics
Made gin and tonics tonight. The lime,the tiki cup, and the perfect summer night made the drink complete.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Cocktail Hour - Sunday July 3, 2011
Dale and I had cocktails in the backyard. Dale had white wine and I drank gin and tonics. It was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon.
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