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Cheers: what’s on the drinks menu tonight?

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February 3, 2012
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Have you got the weekend on your mind? What are you up too? Mooching at home or hanging out with friends? Taking the kids for a sports sign-on? Or even getting out of town to escape?

We like to keep things free and easy here on a Friday afternoon. Wine time just seems to have more of an appeal at the end of a busy week. I actually fail miserably try to live by alcohol-free week days and so REALLY look forward to Friday night.

Not in a I plan to drink so much and dance on tables kind of looking forward to it. More in a, wow, how awesome is it to sit down, bust out some brie and sliced apple and BREATHE kind of looking forward to it.

In light of that, I’ve put together a little Justb. drinks list for tonight. There’s a bit of a pink theme going on. Which is strange, I’m not necessarily a pink girl but I like pink grapefruit, so I blame the Pink Grapefruit Margaritas for what followed.

There’s a couple of alcohol-free ones in there (or just leave out the vodka, gin or bicardi!) for the Feb Fast, pregnant and abstaining Justb-ers.

To me, it’s all about the fancy glass. You?

Iceblocks in champagne? Yes, please.

 

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade? Don’t mind if I do.

 

Birthday Cake Martini? It’s not my birthday but why not?

 

Black Cherry Mojito? Ooh, you had me at your sprig of mint.

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Pink Lemonade? Maybe I’ll serve finger sandwiches as well?

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Torino Sangria? Hello, I think you’d go nicely with a fish taco or two.

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Pink Grapefruit Margaritas? Yowsers, I want one of these right now.

 

Blueberry Infused Vodka Lemonade? Leave out the vodka and this would still feel special.

 

Sweet Raspberry Iced Tea? Perfect. Don’t you think?

 

What’s on your drinks menu tonight? Do you have a favourite? Or do you like to mix it up a little?

  • charm

    Am counting down the minutes till my Friday night cocktail!

    I made a batch of lavender honey simple syrup last week and have been using it to make a drink I call “Your Grandmothers Garden”.

    Turn the inside of a lowball glass with 2 dashes of bitters.
    Pour a shot each of the lavender honey simple syrup, gin and bourbon over 2-3 icecubes (crushed if you like).
    Top with soda (or lemonade if you want it sweeter).

    Stir gently and sip.

    Yum!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au Nikki Parkinson

      Oh, my … that sounds AMAZING. I’m coming round!!

  • JackieCupcake

    OMG those iceblocks in the champers could possibly be the Best Idea Ever. It’s a shame that champagne makes me narcoleptic after 1 sip!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au Nikki Parkinson

      Now, THAT would be a problem!

  • NuCouche

    Spare a though for those of us (vainly) attempting to forgo alcohol until at least fashion week.

    You temptress, you! The birthday martinis and the icy-poles in champagne are GENIUS and I will be stealing these ideas at the 1st available opportunity. Thanks!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au Nikki Parkinson

      I have … really, I have … go you and you can do it. Just make one of these without the alcohol, whack it in a pretty glass and pretend. It’s what I do!