Hi friends! Have you ever noticed how many people try to push drinking onto their friends?! Like, some people cannot be out drinking alone… Clearly drinking has to happen as a group activity…uh, WRONG!! Some people don’t drink—some people don’t want to and some people cannot and should not—yet the simple “no thanks” is never enough for people. As a non-drinker myself, oftentimes I get the “just try a sip” or “one small taste won’t turn you into an alcoholic”. We asked our long-time non-drinking friend Jordan what she says to people who push alcohol on her and how she
“You’d be more fun if you drank!” “Come on, just one!” “It’s not gonna kill ya to have a drink.” “Don’t be a baby!” We’ve all had that friend (or non-friend) push and push and push us to take that shot, drink that cocktail, or have that glass of wine–but enough is enough. We don’t have to do it. We don’t have to because we work the next day. We don’t have to because we want to stay on track with our nutrition. We don’t have to because we’re moms who have responsibilities. We don’t have to because we don’t
Author: Marnie Rae Print Cool Hand Cuke ingredients: 4 oz Cucumber Dry Soda 2 oz white grape juice 2 Cucumber slices Limes wedges instructions: How to cook Cool Hand Cuke Muddle cucumber and lime in a shaker tin. Add ice, Dry Soda and grape juice. Swirl for 10-15 seconds so drink has a chance to chill and flavors combine. Strain and serve over ice, or in martini glass with lime wedge as garnish. Created using The Recipes Generator
Author: Marnie Rae Print Coffee Shot ingredients: 1 cup hot coffee 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 packet unflavored gelatin instructions: How to cook Coffee Shot Pour coffee, heavy cream and sugar into a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Quickly whisk in packet of unflavored gelatin, ensuring there are no clumps. Pour the coffee gelatin into mold of choice. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Shoot! Created using The Recipes Generator
Author: Marnie Rae Print Blueberry Mint Spritzer ingredients: 2 oz Blueberry juice 1 oz Lime juice, plus wedges for garnish 4 oz club soda Fresh mint instructions: How to cook Blueberry Mint Spritzer In a tumbler filled with ice, combine the blueberry juice, lime juice and club soda. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Enjoy! Better: Garnish with fresh blueberries. You can either add a few berries to your glass, or skewer 4 berries on a toothpick and serve in the drink. Best: Before you make the spritzer, muddle 2 slices cucumber
Author: Marnie Rae Print Birthday Cake Shot ingredients: 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding 2 tablespoons half & half Whipped cream Rainbow sprinkles instructions: How to cook Birthday Cake Shot Stir 1 tablespoon of vanilla pudding with 2 tablespoons half & half until smooth. Pour into shot glass. Top with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Shoot! Created using The Recipes Generator