Thirsty Thursday

So does anyone have any advice on what food to serve an 8 month old? My daughter keeps waking up 2-3x a night and is slurping down bottles. I need to find some foods that are more substantial for doing the day. Up until a few weeks ago she was sleeping 12 hours a night.

So that brings me to why I need to enjoy a tasty beverage on this Thirsty Thursday! Last week we went out to dinner and I ordered a jalapeño cucumber margarita. When it came out it was HUGE and I may have had 3 sips due to the fact I had to feed the baby, keep her entertained, and eat dinner. Anyway, point of story is that I have been thinking of it all week. So I went to Pinterest and found this great recipe.

Source

Receive from Bon Appetit and serves 12

Preparation

• Bring 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let simple syrup cool.
• Combine simple syrup, 3 cups tequila blanco, 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice, 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup triple sec, and 1 jalapeño, halved lengthwise, in a pitcher. Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours (taste every 1/2 hour or so until spiced to your liking); remove jalapeño.
• Rub a lime wedge over half the rim of highball or rocks glasses; dip into kosher salt. Serve Margaritas over ice in prepared glasses; garnish with sliced cucumber and jalapeño.

Enjoy!!

Happy Pinning!
Jenn

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Happy Thirsty Thursday - Strawberry Basil Margaritas!

Where does the time go? I can't believe it is Thursday again. I have had a great week! My parents have been here all week and my in-laws come today for the weekend. We haven't seen them in almost 2 months!!! They won't be able to believe how much baby A has grown.

In the spirit of Thirsty Thursday I believe I am going to make Strawberry Basil Margaritas! Yum and Yum. Not to mention it gives me another excuse to use the basil growing on my trellis garden.

Also, I finally made my Triple Blueberry Lemon cake and it was the most amazing cake I have ever made!! I took the pictures with my iPhone so apologize for the quality! This was super simple to make and is my new go to dessert to make. PINTEREST WIN!!

Happy Pinning!
XoXo

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Thirsty Thursday - Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade

So I had all these ambitions to use strawberries over the 4th of July holiday, none of which ended up happening. So that meant that I had 2 pints of strawberries that I needed to use. I also had a bunch of limes that I bought as well, and we have to use all those limes since they are so pricey! Which made me search recipes on Pinterest for Strawberries and Lime.

And Pinterest came to the rescue!! Woo hoo! I found a great and easy recipe for strawberry-mint sparkling limeade from Cooking Lite May 2012. Not to mention this recipe can be kid friendly too! Just swap the alcohol for club soda!

Ingredients:

• 2 pints of strawberries
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine
• Whole strawberries, lime slices, etc for garnish

Directions:

• Blend strawberries, mint, lime juice, water and agave in a blender. Add crushed ice for a extra frosty beverage. 
• Pour mixture into glasses about half way
• Top with sparkling wine or club soda
• Stir, garnish and SIP

This is such a good recipe. Since I had so many strawberries I was able to make extra which I keep in a mason jar in my fridge. Then when I want a drink I just add the bubbles!

Happy Pinning!