Summer's officially in full-swing, so howbouta nice summer beverage for those firefly-strewn evenings out on the porch swing? Here's an easy recipe for just such a drink:
I like to grind the mint up a bit first; the business end of a spoon or a glass stirrer does the trick quite nicely, though I admit I'm not sure why I'd consider the backside of a spoon its "business end". The amounts listed above are obviously just proportional recommendations. I was surprised about the gin in this one -- can't really taste it -- and I added the coconut rum until just a hint is detectable because I'm otherwise not a huge fan. This picture makes me happy I'm drinking one right now, but really I just wanted to show off that sweet potholder I made in the fourth grade doubling as a coaster.
This pink lemonade is a yummy treat. Hope you like it.
UPDATE: This actually has a name, "Summer's Eve", which sounds corny, but is a perfect description. I can't take credit for this one, though; thanks, G.
- 3/4 glass pink lemonade (the pulpier/more homestyle-ish the better)
- 1/2 shot gin
- 1 shot coconut-flavored rum (Malibou or the like)
- ice
- fresh mint, if desired
I like to grind the mint up a bit first; the business end of a spoon or a glass stirrer does the trick quite nicely, though I admit I'm not sure why I'd consider the backside of a spoon its "business end". The amounts listed above are obviously just proportional recommendations. I was surprised about the gin in this one -- can't really taste it -- and I added the coconut rum until just a hint is detectable because I'm otherwise not a huge fan. This picture makes me happy I'm drinking one right now, but really I just wanted to show off that sweet potholder I made in the fourth grade doubling as a coaster.
This pink lemonade is a yummy treat. Hope you like it.
UPDATE: This actually has a name, "Summer's Eve", which sounds corny, but is a perfect description. I can't take credit for this one, though; thanks, G.
I cannot believe I didn't get this joke. . .