Citrus Celery Margarita

Citrus Celery Margarita

I love citrus season. There is one spot in LA that has all these amazing orange trees. It's on the way up to Franklin Canyon where I like to hike. The orange blossoms are intoxicating. I also love using an abundance of citrus on my tablescapes.

A nutritionist friend told me celery was really good for you, so I added the two together and- Voila!

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Cucumber Spiked Vodka

Today is the first day of June and I'm spending this glorious day outside, sipping on one of the simplest, most refreshing sneekys!

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Cucumber Spiked Vodka

This is ridiculously easy to make and you can prepare it in large batches, making it perfect for parties and hosting!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped seedless cucumber
  • 1 bottle vodka

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, puree cucumber.
  • Pour vodka and cucumber into a pitcher. Stir well.
  • Refrigerate until chilled. Strain and serve.

Watermelon Refresher

Happy Watermelon Day! Here's the perfect refreshing sneaky to keep you cool on a warm summer day. It also tastes great virgin so feel free to make it for underage friends as well!   Lulu's Watermelon Refresher

  • 1oz Sparkling wine
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh juiced Watermelon
  • 1 oz limeade
  • 1  oz Soda water

Put all ingredients in a ball jar.  Shake,shake,shake and pour over ice cubes or a big watermelon ice cube

 

My favorite "Sneeky" aka anytime cocktail

This is one of my absolute favorites on a hot summer day. Learn how to make this Chile and Cilantro Margarita in the above video.

Chile and Cilantro Margarita

1 small piece of Serrano Chili A small bunch of Cilantro 2 oz. Patron Tequila 1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz. Agave

Add chili & cilantro to a glass and with a spoon or muddler crush. Add the rest of the ingredients along with ice and shake.

Idea: Add a few cubes of Watermelon or your favorite summer time fruit when you muddle.