The Thirsty Diva ™

  This is perfect to celebrate Bastille Day, watching the World Cup or anytime. 4 - 6 oz. gin  1 T. premade elderflower syrup 1 tsp. lemon juice Ice 4 c. sparkling water/club soda Place 4 clean glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Remove glasses from freezer. In the bottom of glasses, place ice.  Add gin, elderflower syrup to glasses.  Squeeze lemon juice into glasses.  Top off with sparkling water or club soda. Stir with a clean straw to mix. Serves 4. 

Happy 4th of July weekend all! Perfect for pool side, watching fireworks or anytime.  3 - 4 c. lemonade 4 - 6 oz. vodka Combine ingredients in clean pitcher, stir. Pour lemonade in ice cube trays,  place in freezer until frozen.  Remove ice cube trays from freezer and place ice in shaved ice maker or blender. Crush ice until it's the consistency of snow, 20 - 30 sec and pour into clean glasses. Enjoy! Serves 4.

  The World Cup's not just near, it's here.  This lemonade's inspired by the three countries who are hosting the matches. Mexico:  Tajin, tequila Canada: maple syrup USA: lemonade This is perfect for watching the games or anytime. 4 - 6 c. prepared lemonade 4 - 6 oz. tequila  1 - 2 tsp. each: maple syrup, tajin 1 tsp. salt Ice Sprinkle salt, tajin on a clean plate. Spoon some maple syrup onto a clean plate. Places glasses rim side down to coat with maple syrup. Then place glasses rim side down to coat with tajin, salt. Place glasses in refrigerator to chill for a few minutes.  To serve: Remove glasses from refrigerator.  Place ice in bottom of glasses.  Pour tequila in glasses. Top glasses off with lemonade.  Serves 4.

This weekend's the Preakness. This is perfect to enjoy on race day or anytime.  Enjoy! 4 c. premade lemonade 4 - 6 oz. vodka  1 package fresh blackberries Ice Rinse blackberries in a strainer. Skewer 2 blackberries on 4 clean toothpicks, set aside. In the bottom of a clean glass, place 2 - 3 blackberries.  With the back of a clean spoon, muddle blackberries. Add ice. Pour vodka over ice.  Pour lemonade over ice. Garnish with blackberry skewers. Serves 4.

Happy Derby Day all! This perfect for watching the derby or anytime. 3 - 4 c. sparkling water 1 - 2 tsp. lime juice 4 - 6 oz. bourbon Ice  1 -2 T. rose syrup  Place 4 clean glasses in freezer or refrigerator to chill. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer. Place ice in bottom of glasses. Pour bourbon into glasses over ice.  Squeeze some lime juice over ice.  Spoon desired amount of rose syrup in glass. Top glasses off with sparkling water or club soda. Serves 4.

This is perfect for watching the Maters or anytime. 4 c. sparkling water 1/2 c. chopped cucumber  Salt (enough to rim glasses) 1 tsp.  tajin (optional) Ice lime juice Wet the rims of 4 clean glasses with a wet clean napkin.  Sprinkle salt, Tajin on a clean plate. Places glasses rim side down on plates to coat rim, set aside. Rinse, cut end from and chop some of the cucumber. Place some of the cucumber in the bottom of the glasses and muddle with the back of a clean spoon.  In the glasses place  ice. Squeeze some lime juice over ice.  Top off with sparking water.  Serves 4.