The Thirsty Diva ™

This is the last full week of summer.  Fall begins on Sunday. This is a perfect way to beat the heat, tailgating or anytime. 2 - 3 c. each: orange juice, ginger beer Ice  1 - 2 T. grenadine Place 4 clean glasses in freezer for a few minute. For each drink: Remove glasses from freezer. Place ice in the bottom of each glass.  Pour orange juice over ice. Top juice off with ginger beer. Drizzle grenadine into glass over the back of a clean spoon. Serves 4.

This is perfect to enjoy during the last few weeks of summer, tailgating, game night, girls night, a get together or anytime. 1 bottle dry red wine 1/2 c. each: tequila, sliced cherries, sliced strawberries 1/8 c. triple sec 1 - 2 tangerines  1/8 - 1/3 c. sugar (regular or sugar free) Rinse strawberries and cherries in a strainer.  Remove pit from cherries and cut in half, set aside.  Remove tops from strawberries and cut some of the berries into slices.  Set aside 4 strawberries and cut 1 small slit into them for garnish.  Peel, section tangerines.  In a pitcher, place the berries, cherries, tangerines, tequila, triple sec., sugar and ice. With the back of clean wooden spoon, gently muddle fruit, sugar, liquor together. Pour wine over fruit, mix with the wooden spoon. Put in fridge to chill until you're ready to serve. To serve: pour wine in a clean glass.  Garnish glass with a strawberry. Serves 4.