Healthy Summer Alcoholic Drink

Pineapple Basil Gin Slush

This is so delicious and packed with good stuff! Hello pineapple and basil. And this was pretty easy to whip up. Even better to drink.

• Fresh chopped pineapple
• Freshly picked basil - chopped
• Ice
• Club soda
• Gin

Put in a blender and top with pineapple slices.



No club soda in this version and STILL good

I did the same with watermelon too. So good!!!

I love summer!

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Favorite Summer Wine in Minnesota

Cheers from Minnesota

Want to know one of my favorite wines I love right now? I'll give you a hint... it’s a Minnesota wine. I know. What? Frontenac 2011. Score. Minnesota grown and local. How about that support?

Crofut wine = a fave in our house

 

I like it because it’s not overly sweet. There’s body to it. And it goes well with everything. OK, so it kind of tasted funny after I chewed on a few raw green beans. Crofut Winery is right down the street from us and offered a FREE tasting at our favorite liquor store in Savage, Minnesota.

I swear we’re not crazy booze hounds. Karl laughs because I MAYBE finish a glass of wine, otherwise it’s a sip here and there. I like to be in control of my thoughts, emotions and energy level! If I drink too much I get sleepy, and well…after not sleeping for a year, I cherish sleep.

There you have it. Now go out and buy yourself a bottle and let me know what you think.  

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Cocktail I'm Loving this Spring

Strawberry Chile Martini

This is a must post. FINALLY WARMER WEATHER. What better way to celebrate than taking the stroller out and going for a bunch of walks and runs and playing at all the parks. There is something about the sun and warmth that makes me smile...and crave a yummy adult beverage.

Yes, you are seeing a jalapeno floating around with a strawberry

Everyone knows I get 20 different magazines every month. Yes, up to 20 now. One of my favorites is Eating Well. Tons of healthy recipes and informative articles about the nutrition we consume.

Karl flipped through the pages and came across this drink recipe and made it for us. YUM. YUM. YUM. Sweet AND spicy.

Strawberry Chile Martini
Recipe found in Eating Well - June 2013

Makes: 2 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

6 ripe strawberries, hulled, plus more for garnish

2 slices fresh jalapeño, plus more for garnish

1/2 lime, cut into wedges

3 ounces vodka, gin or tequila

1 ounce Grand Marnier

1 tablespoon agave nectar or simple syrup, or to taste

Ice cubes

 

Enjoy!!!

 

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