Ok, I'm still deciding on a name for last week's Drink of the Week. C'mon you guys. I've had some really good suggestions, but I want to give it (and you) more time. For this week's Drink of the Week, I had the name before I had the drink. I was so inspired by this amazing bunch of peonies that I decided to concoct a drink in their honor (they are my favorite flower. well actually, that's not entirely true. they are in a tie for the title of My Favorite Flower with the ever fragrant gardenia. I wore one in my hair when we got married, although the peony was the first flower Andrew ever gave me - - great. now I'm confused.) This one probably won't get you too drunk, but there are others on the list that will. This is more like a relaxing summer day chatting with the girls while the boys sit inside screaming at the tv while watching the NBA finals type of drink (but don't get me wrong, boys can drink it, too. you may just want to give it another name like "The Widowmaker" or "Testosterone" anything but The Peony.
The Peony
1 6.3oz bottle of Stirrings Bitter Lemon
2 oz Chambord
1 1/2 oz Aperol
1 oz Maraschino Syrup
1 1/2 oz Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice
Stir ingredients, pour over ice and throw in a bunch of lemon and lime slices (cause they're pretty). Oh, and if you can, serve it in a pink glass. This recipe makes 2 if you feel like sharing.
9 comments:
Sound delicious! And peonies are one of my favorite flowers too. My peony bush looks like it will be opening its amazing blooms any day now ...
i thought i left suggestion for your previous drink, but maybe i didn't.
anyhow, if i didn't, it was la citricita.
lovely blog and lovely photos.
Or, it makes 2 if you don't feel like sharing :)
I like your name changes! Oh, the manly names!
Reading your story, I mulled over our get-togethers. Yes, the men gather in one room...women in the other. Personally, I like darting between groups. I like the NBA finals, yelling about stupid referees, and I like talk on “strategery.“ But I also like a bit of intimacy in conversation.
I got a kick out of your story…sorry for you confusion!
I love your drinks of the week! great idea, I'll definitely keep coming back for more. and beautiful pictures. I love the peonies.
I like peonies. I think this sounds like a lovely drink. Where have you gone to, though? I know you may not be able to do a $20 adventure, but surely you can share something about food with us, oh dear foodie lady! I check every day for something from you...
What a pretty drink!
My peonies next to my front walk are spilling over, and I can't even use it at the moment.
They're far too sweet to cut back.
The drink was delicious.
Thanks again.
just found you and your lovely posts. Just wanted to say hi - look forward to your return and more yummy-goodness
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