The Thirsty Diva ™

This is perfect on a hot day or anytime. I’ve used decaffeinated tea bags, but you can use regular tea bags if desired. 8 c. cold water 2   - 3 large tea bags  1/4 - 1/3  c. prepared simple syrup  Ice Prepare simple syrup, set aside to let cool until ready to use. Turn on  the kitchen faucet to cold and let run for 30 seconds  - 1 minute. Fill kettle with cold water, place tea kettle and place on stove. Turn stove burner on to high, bring water to a boil. When water begins to boil, turn off stove,  place tea bags in kettle. Steep tea for a few minutes to desired strength. Remove tea bags from kettle and let tea cool. Fill a pitcher with ice.  In the bottom of the pitcher pour simple syrup, add cooled tea in the pitcher over ice.  Place pitcher i n refrigerator until ready to serve. Serves 4 - 6.

This is perfect for game night, company or anytime. 4 - 6 oz. sake 2 - 4 oz. gin Ice fresh ginger root Place 4 martini glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Cut 4 slices from fresh ginger root, set aside. For each cocktail: For one shot of gin & sake in the cocktail shaker, add ice, place lid on shaker and shake for 15 to 20 seconds. Remove glasses from freezer, strain martini into  martini glass, garnish by placing ginger slice in martini. Serves 4.

  Welcome to the Thirsty Diva. Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, tea, milk, beer, wine, juice, pop, milkshake, smoothie, cocktail or family friendly mocktail, there’s a recipe here that will quench your thirst. Enjoy!