The Thirsty Diva ™

Who's all watching the US Open. This is perfect for watching the golf classic, on the golf course or anytime. I used ginger beer, but this is good with ginger ale too. 2 - 3 c. grape juice Ice 4 - 6 oz. vodka 2 c. ginger beer  Lime juice Put ice in the bottom of a clean glass.  Pour a shot of vodka into each glass. Pour ginger beer over vodka. Top off with grape juice. Squeeze some lime juice in glasses, stir with a clean straw to mix. Serves 4.

  This weekend is the Michigan Lavender Festival. This lemonade's refreshing whether you're going to the festival, on a sunny day or anytime. I've used premade lavender syrup, you can find it online. 4 c. lemonade Purple food coloring  Ice 2 - 3 oz. (4 T.) premade lavender syrup 2 tsp. sugar (enough to coat glass rims) Spoon sugar onto a clean plate. Squeeze a couple of drops of purple food coloring in sugar and mix with a clean fork. Use a clean wet napkin to wet the glass rims. Place glass rims side down on plate to coat glasses and place in freezer to chill for a few minutes. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer,  Place ice in bottom of glass. Spoon some of the syrup in glasses.  Squeeze a couple drops of food coloring in glasses. Top glasses off with lemonade and use a clean straw to stir. Serves 4. 

This is perfect to use in a summer cocktail or anytime. I used a vegetable peeler, but you can also use a paring knife.  I also make this in small batches. 1/2 - 1 c. vodka 1 lemon Under cold water, rinse lemon. Very carefully use vegetable peeler or a paring knife to peel lemons peel into strips.  Be careful not to get the pith, which is the white bitter part of the peel. Place lemon strips in a clean jar. Pour vodka in jar to cover strips. Screw lid on jar, shake jar and place in refrigerator for a few hours or until ready to use. Serves 4 - 8

Today's the run for the roses, the Kentucky Derby. This is perfect for your derby watching get together, Mothers Day or anytime.  I've omitted the alcohol for this family friendly version of a derby classic.  I used lemonade for this, but you can use premade sweet and sour mix for this too. 1 c. cranberry juice  2 c. lemonade Ice 1 orange  1 T. each: fresh orange juice, lime juice Cut an orange in half, set aside.   In the bottom of a clean pitcher, place ice. Pour cranberry juice over ice, top off with lemonade. Squeeze half of orange in pitcher. Squeeze some lime juice in pitcher, stir with a clean spoon to mix. Place pitcher in refrigerator until ready to serve. To serve: Remove pitcher from refrigerator Put ice in bottom of glasses.  Pour mocktail into clean glasses.  Serves 4.

Who’s all watching The Masters. This is the official drink of the Masters. It’s refreshing while watching golf, on a golf course, a nice spring afternoon or anytime.  4 - 6 oz. vodka 2 - 3 c. lemonade Ice 1 T. grenadine  In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place ice. Pour vodka into glasses. Top off with lemonade. Drizzle some grenadine into glasses. Serves 4.

  This month the cherry blossom festival is in full swing. This is perfect to celebrate or anytime. I used premade cherry blossom syrup that you find on Amazon or online. If you don’t have cherry blossom syrup, you can use premade cherry syrup or sweet cherry juice. 4 c. lemon lime soda 2 - 3 T. premade cherry blossom syrup Ice  1 T. Grenadine  In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place ice. Drizzle some of the cherry blossom syrup in glass.  Top off with lemon lime soda.  Drizzle some of the grenadine in glasses.  Serves 4.