summertime in march.

This part week has been blissful, all my fellow Southern Californian's I'm sure will agree that this past week was just the right amount of a summer preview. Clear skies, 75-80 degree weather *sigh*...July where are you? With all this wonderful weather, I can't help but think about some fun summertime beverages. Here are just a couple I thought sounded refreshing during this warm weather...

fresh strawberry margaritas

recipe for one margarita, can easily be multiplied

          2 ounces Grand Marnier

          1 1/2 ounces Tequila

2 ounces lime juicelime 

fresh strawberries for garnish salt 

sugar for the rim

2 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup [recipe below]

For strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil and let sugar dissolve, then turn off heat and let cool completely. Combine 1 cup simply syrup + 1 1/2 cups slices strawberries in a blender and blend until combined.

picnic peach sangria

1 bottle of white wine

1 cup peach schnapps

1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

2 nectarines, sliced

1 cup green or red grapes

Combine all in large pitcher, cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir before serving