Happy Hour Thursday!

Grapefruit Mojito

Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients:

1 grapefruit, segmented & juice reserved

20 mint leaves

4 teaspoons agave nectar

juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons reserved grapefruit juice

3oz rum (2 shots)

ice

sparkling water

Directions:

Muddle 4 grapefruit segments, mint, agave nectar and lime juice in the bottom of a martini shaker with the end of a wooden spoon. Add grapefruit juice and rum, then fill the shaker 3/4 full with ice. Shake until very cold then evenly divide between two glasses filled with ice. Top with sparkling water (to taste) and garnish with remaining grapefruit segments.

Mojitos just scream SUMMER! to me. It’s that fresh mint. I just love it!

Happy Monday!

Happy Hour Thursday!

The Morocco


For the coriander simple syrup (makes plenty to jar and save):

• 1 c. water
• 1 c. honey
• 3T. coriander seeds

For the drink:

• 2 oz. orange liqueur
• 2 oz. dry vermouth
• 1 oz. coriander simple syrup
• 5–6 dashes of bitters

Methodology
1. Heat the water, honey and coriander seeds over medium heat until it begins to boil. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or longer; the longer it sits, the stronger the flavor. Drain the liquid from seeds and set aside.
2. To mix the drink, combine all ingredients (including the simple syrup, but not the seeds) over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour over ice and garnish with orange slices.

Destination: Bali

J.Crew traveled to the island paradise of Bali—home to ancient temples,
tropical fruits and even a monkey forest—to shoot their June Style Guide.
 It seems J.Crew and I have more in common than our style, also our travel destinations (they also shot their Holiday Style in Courmayeur, Italy!)

Five facts you might not know about Bali:

1. Sacred sites:
This photo was taken at the Hindu temple Pura Kehen, one of the most sacred temples in Bali.
It was founded in the 11th century, which makes it over 1,000 years old.

2. Lingo lowdown:
Though famous for painting, sculpture and dance, the Balinese have no word for “art”
in their vocabulary.

3. Local color:
Colorful umbrellas, like the yellow one pictured here, can be spotted all over Bali. They’re used
for decoration and are also considered a symbol of protection.

4. Baby talk:
Until they turn three months old, Balinese babies are not allowed to touch the ground
and are carried everywhere.

5. Weather wonders:
Bali’s tropical monsoon climate means that it only has two seasons: dry (from April to October) and rainy (November to March).

Take me back....

Happy Monday!

take me to the water...

Finally Friday!

Beyond excited for my Sailing Lessons this weekend, the lovely spring weather and celebrating Mothers Day with my family! Life is good!

My love for elephants continues...

Newly Obsessed!

Elizabeth and James

Happy Monday!

Finally Friday!

Finally Friday!

so excited summer is finally upon us...

Happy Hour Thursday!

For my love of Cinco De Mayo... and all the food and drinks that come with this fabulous holiday!

Blackberry Margarita

serves 4

salt

lime wedgess

1 cup tequila

1 cup blackberry juice

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup Cointreau

ice

Rim 4 glasses with salt. Place in the freezer to chill. In a pitcher, combine liquors and juices. Remove glasses from freezer and serve margaritas over ice. Garnish with lime slices.

Street Fair Love.

This is an ABSOLUTE must see in NYC!