Over the years, somewhere along the way, Kristin and I began “theme-ing” our summers with a signature cocktail. Looking back…I’m pretty sure it started the summer we moved to Minnesota. The cocktail and theme was suppose to lift our spirits, embody our mojo, and help us get through our busy schedules, holding us up until we’d meet again. It had to be refreshing. It had to make us happy. It had to be a cocktail we would look forward to sharing next time we clinked our glasses together, which we try to do, at least once during most summers. I know….no small task for one little cocktail!!
We spend a lot of time (OK, well some…) each spring discussing summer themes and cocktail choices. We’ve had previous themes like, “Mommy-Madness & Margaritas” and “Mama-Mojo & Mojitos”. Over the years, we have had a couple of themes around Sangria. One year a theme was “Summer, Sunshine, & Sangria”. We were obviously feeling upbeat about that summer’s potential!
Then, there was the summer after our trip to Italy and our time at the Limoncello Table.
That trip inspired us to do a Limoncello throw-down between our two families to see who could brew up the best batch of Limoncello. It was the summer of “Laughter & Limoncello”. Do you wanna’ know who won? We defaulted. Devon made a beautiful lemony limoncello that summer that would have won by a landslide.
As you can see this has grown into a yearly tradition. A tradition that we wouldn’t just hand over to just any ole’ person! This year is a different summer for us. Our blog is underway and we are busy working on events and re-designs for our blog. There’s a lot going on under the surface here!! It’s going to be fun! But, these mama’s only have so much time. So, with compete trust and admiration for our friend’s libation skills we’ve handed over the pressure our summer-signature-cocktail-creation to our blogging friend at Sippity Sup, Greg. I am sure he was tickled pink, with the pressure task!!
Also, here’s the scoop! The LoveFeast gals are getting together next week! It’s going to be fun! I’m flying in to spend some time with Kristin….because it’s easier to create and be inspired when we are in the same room together. We are also looking forward to getting together with the East-coast bloggers of Momz Share!! Momz Share is a gathering for Baltimore, D.C. mom-bloggers to enjoy some “Networking, Sharing, & Cocktailing” started by Jennifer, of Hip As I WannaBe. In other words as we say in the blogging world, we get to meet in, IRL (In Real Life!).
Kristin and I are looking forward to clinking our glasses together “IRL” and tasting our summer’s new signature cocktail!! We can’t wait to see what Greg has planned for us!
Want to theme your summer too? What would your signature cocktail be? And, who would you want to share it with?
I would love to meet some of my bloggy/twitter buddies IRL. It’s amazing how people you’ve never met in person, know more about you sometimes than your IRL bff’s. I am tempted to try my friend, Heather aka @Bundled, drink of choice which is gingerale and cherry vodka. Not sure if it has a name, better go tweet her to ask. Cheers! (PS-I am so inviting myself to the next MN meet-up)
I love the idea of a signature cocktail. I find the whole idea of being a mixologist extremely cool. When I create a drink for a party I usually print it in a 5 by 7 format, frame it and display it at the bar. My guests always seem to love that!One of my favorite signature cocktails is cranberry juice, champagne, shot of vodka and contreau. I also soak cranberries and oranges in vodka and add to the drink as a garnish…makes me want one right now!
This is such an excellent idea! I love it. Summers around here usually mean sangria, which is fine and dandy in my book, but I like the idea of every summer holding the spark of something new. You girls are so clever! Since it’s 5:30 am here, I will need to ponder this idea to come up with a go-to drink that will get me through a whole season! (Though I could live on limoncello… so that’s a thought.)
Hmm signature cocktail…but how would I pick just one?!
Having a signature cocktail sounds so glamorous. I think my summer one might be a gin and tonic, which I will drink wearing my “summer whites”and playing my signature game “badminton.” Thanks for getting me thinking!
Oh I love a good cocktail. In fact, I could use one right now.
That is spectacular!!!! I love it………
Oh I do indeed have something planned. Stay tuned. GREG
I love this idea and I will def put it to the test this summer!!! I cant wait to see what comes from this! I m buzzed…er I mean..Excited already!! Oh and I really like RobinZ’s idea!!
This is SUCH a great idea! I am definitely going to borrow it this year, and I think it will be the summer of the bourbon slush…does that count as a cocktail?
We love bourbon slush!!
This looks so luscious!!! Mouthwatering. Enjoyed the “Laughter & Limoncello” challenge. You girls are just to much! Sounds like so much fun. Can’t wait to hear about the tip to Baltimore to attend the Momz Share!! That sounds very interesting. Found this blog…refreshing!!
Cheers,
Penelope
Ooooh.. SIGNATURE hooch! Well, we being Jennifer and ME,.. the um.. OTHER HALF of the Momz Share creative team.. he he I just had to pimp me I’m an attention junkie and it’s rather sad,I know.. Should have you design a signature cocktail for the event. Can you whip one up in time for me to pick up the ingredients?
I go back and forth between Cranberry Fizzies (Lime Perrier, splash of light cran and vodka) and Naughty Arnies (sweet tea vodka and lemonade). I need to come up with a Choo-tini!