Bring on the summer drinks!

I am a fan of tasty summery alcoholic drinks.

Can I get a woo-hoo?

I wanted to share a few that are just plain awesome and remind me of the outstanding friendships I have with some amazing women.


This first one has a story behind it. Beth posted about it back in February '07 and she has a way with words, so for the full story go here. But this drink is from a bar in South Bend, Indiana. I actually called this bar 2 months after our party night to find out how they made the drink. I found recipes online, but it just wasn't the same.



"Sex on the Beach"
* 1 cup Malibu rum
* 1 cup vodka
* 1 cup peach schnapps
* 1 cup OJ
* 1 cup cranberry juice
* 1/2 cup pineapple juice

The next fruity concoction is from my dear friend Amanda. We've had some fun memories while drinking this sangria, some of which included a pogo ball. You're never too old to bounce on a pogo ball. Don't let anyone tell you any differently. And one warning about this drink - watch out for any stems that might still be on the fruit. They're not fun to swallow. Trust me.














"Peach Iced Tea Sangria"
* peach iced tea powdered mix
* 4 cups water
* 1 cup OJ
* 1 cup vodka
* 1/2 cup apricot or peach brandy
* small pkg. frozen mixed berries (slightly defrosted)
Combine ingredients and allow to sit overnight.

And the last drink I bring you is from the parents of my childhood friend, Jennifer. Her mom would make these awesome slushes and we would taste test them. Once I was old enough, (wink) I began making them. So if you like a frozen sweet drink, this one's for you.


"Apricot Brandy Slushes"
* 3 tea bags
* 2 cups boiling water
Boil for 5 minutes, then add:
* 2 cups sugar
* 5 cups water
Stir until dissolved, then add:
* 12 oz. frozen lemonade
* 12 oz. frozen orange juice
* 2 cups apricot brandy
Freeze. Makes 40 servings. (Woo-hoo!)

Party time! Enjoy!