Happy (almost Bastille Day) everyone! I hope you're having a great summer. My tomatoes are looking amazing in the garden, I've been to the opera twice (La Boheme was lovely!), and I've perfected a lemony-gin cocktail that is perfect for warm evenings on the patio. (Recipe at end)
In the meantime, here are a few fun things to read, and if you'd like a review copy of Secretary to the Socialite, send me an email and I will get you the link! amccabe7551 AT yahoo.com
A Downton Abbey costume auction!! (I wish I could buy that Lady Mary wedding dress, I could use it for walking the dogs and going to Trader Joe's...)
Santa Fe is the #1 travel destination!
An article about "Enchanted April" (one of my favorite books and movies)
The Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain
11 books to read for your summertime sadness
Why the "messy girl" asethetic is taking over decorating (I am right in style)
Lemon Lavender Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lavender simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Club soda or tonic water (to top, optional)
- Ice
- Lemon slices and/or lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Combine gin, lavender simple syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture over the ice in your glass.
- Top with club soda or tonic water if desired.
- Garnish with lemon slices and/or lavender sprigs
