Martini Time

Last week a couple of my girlfriends came over to my house for a little meeting. I decided to surprise them with a fancy cocktail along with some munchies.
I knew exactly what I was going to whip up...The Chinese 88 Martini from PF. Changs...It's to die for!

Here is what you need:

1.5 oz Plymouth Gin (or any Gin really)

1oz Simple Syrup - you can make your own

0.5 oz Lemon Juice

Mumm Napa Brut Champagne (or Sparkling wine)

Ice cubes

Rim the edge of the glasses with a coat of sugar. I use Lemon drop mix. Add a little lemon juice on the rim and dip it gently into the sugar mix. (I do that before hand so I am ready for the first badge) 

In a shaker mix Gin, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice and a little Ice and shake well

 Pour it 3/4 of the way into the Martini glass and top with the Champagne

Deeeelisshhhh!

Cheers Guys

Bryn

Mojito Mama

 My herbs are doing exceptionally well and the Mint is growing out of control so naturally I make Mojito. Yesterday was such a  lovely afternoon, the temperature was perfect and not too humid for a change. Hubby was sent to the store for light RUM and LIME and I started cutting off those mint leaves. Next step was to find the right recipe. There are million versions out there and everyone claims to have the "Best" one. This is what looked good to me

 http://www.food.com/recipe/refreshing-mojito-by-the-pitcher-mojitos-66947

I liked it since the recipe was meant for a pitcher instead of the glass...Who want's just one Mojito?

 Mmmmm....Amazingly refreshing... It is a simple recipe and took no time to make. The pitcher was half done before we knew it! I believe the presentation matters a whole bunch as well. As I was sitting there (indulging) listening to the birds and the bees...yes the bees were buzzing so I looked to the right of me at that Lavender Bush of mine and couldn't resist snapping photos of those bees that were so hard at work. 

Happy Monday All!