The Thirsty Diva ™

  Happy National Butter Rum Day all! This is perfect for a Michigan winter or anytime. 4 - 6 oz. dark rum 1/2 - 1 T. each: butter, brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract  2 - 3 c. hot tea Fill tea kettle with cold water and bring water to boil. Turn stove off, very carefully remove lid from kettle and place two tea bags in kettle.  Put lid back on tea kettle and let tea steep for a few minutes. While tea's steeping, spoon some sugar, rum, butter, vanilla extract in the bottom of 4 clean coffee mugs. Pour tea into the cups and stir with a clean spoon. Serves 4.

Happy New Year all! This is perfect for watching the Rose Parade, watching a bowl games, celebrating the New Year or anytime. 3 - 4 c. sparkling water 1 T. lemon juice or lime juice Ice  2 - 4 T. rose syrup  Place 4 clean glasses in freezer to chill. To serve: Remove glasses from freezer. Place ice in bottom of glasses. Squeeze some lemon juice over ice.  Spoon desired amount of rose syrup in glass. Top glasses off with sparkling water or club soda. Serves 4.

You don't have to be a wizard or a good witch to enjoy this. It's perfect for movie night, after holiday shopping, brunch or anytime. 2 - 3 c. cranberry juice 2 c. grapefruit soda Ice Place 4 clean glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes.  To serve: Remove glasses from freezer. Add ice to glasses.  Pour cranberry juice into glasses, top juice off with grape fruit soda. Serves 4. 

This is perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime. 2 - 3 c. pomegranate juice 2 c. sparkling water Ice In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place ice. Pour pomegranate juice in glasses. Top juice off with sparkling water. Serves 4.

This is perfect for Friendsgiving get together, holiday get together, game day, after  an  afternoon of yard work, girls night or anytime. 3 c. Pomegranate juice 1 c. water 4 - 6 oz. vodka  pinch dried rosemary 1 - 2 tsp. sugar Ice 2 T. brown sugar Spoon some brown sugar on a clean plate. Wet rims of 4 clean glasses with a clean wet paper towel. Place glasses rim side down to coat rims with brown sugar. Places glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. In a clean microwave proof mug, combine sugar,  dried rosemary.  Turn faucet on to run cold water for a few seconds. Fill mug with water and place in microwave to heat up for 60 - 90 sec.  Remove mug very carefully from microwave, stir water with a clean spoon, set it aside to cool for a few minutes. To serve: In a clean cocktail shaker place ice.  Add vodka, 2 - 3 T.  of the rosemary simple syrup, pomegranate juice.  Place lid on shaker and shake for a few seconds.  Remove glasses fro...

Normally, I would be posting a beverage recipe for Halloween. As an American, I'm concerned about our neighbors and fellow citizens.  1 in 6 Americans go hungry, have food, beverage insecurity.  Because of the government shutdown many are concerned their SNAP benefits will expire and where their next meal will be coming from. On this site are links to organizations that are working to eradicate hunger.  By getting involved you are helping others. You can also find a local food bank or charity and donate there too. Thank you for being the difference, paying it forward.