The Foodie Fashionista

Here’s to the weekend, the holiday, VACATION FOR A WHOLE WEEK, and things never being as bad as they seem when you take a step back. I hope this girl realizes that too ; ) Special thanks to everyone in my life that makes me feel loved, appreciated and valued every single day. 

xx

M.

LOVE this version of Call Me Maybe. I know, I know, its a stupid song, but I still love it. And don’t lie, you do too. Happy Friday People! 

It’s the freaking weekend! Friday’s are just so sweet. I thought I’d whip up a couple of these babies I found on my favorite recipe site, MyRecipes,  tonight to enjoy it a little more.. Enjoy your weekend!

 

Blackberry Bliss

Ingredients

 

·         1 (0.75-oz.) package fresh mint sprigs

·         12 (1/4-inch-thick) cucumber slices 

·         2 (6-oz.) packages fresh blackberries

·         3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 

·         8 to 12 tsp. turbinado sugar*

·         1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. gin

·         1 cup cold club soda

·         Crushed ice

 

*    Super fine or powdered sugar will work too

 

Preparation

Place first 5 ingredients in a large pitcher. Gently press mint leaves, cucumbers, and blackberries against side of pitcher with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Stir in gin and club soda. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.