Finally, the weekend is here. I have been pining for the weekend probably since last Sunday night. This week wasn’t bad or anything, I’m just excited to welcome the weekend. I think I said last year that I was going to try and treat each day the same. Meaning, Monday’s would no longer be dreadful because it’s no different than any other day. This thought process has been a little difficult but I’m working on it. Monday’s aren’t necessarily terrible but we’ve been “trained” to dread Monday and be sad when the end of the weekend is near. I’m trying to be thankful for all days. I’ll keep you posted.
I thought I’d end the week with a cocktail (duh)! I found this recipe in a Bon Appetit magazine but it was in a large batch format. I didn’t have a need to make a large amount so I tweaked it to make single cocktails. You could substitute the blackberries for strawberries or raspberries if you want – I bet it would be really tasty.
Blackberry + ginger cocktail
This is a great cocktail to set out at a party to let guests make it themselves. If you can’t tell already, I’m a hands-off type of hostess. This beverage is a perfect introduction into spring or summer too. Actually, anything with mint makes me feel that way so, take it or leave it.
Ingredients
- Small handful of blackberries
- Mint
- 1-1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ginger beer
Instructions
- Muddle blackberries along with a few mint sprigs in a tall glass. Add in vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.
- Top with ice and garnish with some additional mint.
