Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Mojitas

Hot weather brings out the cooling drinks. Today Marcy and Jennifer drove out to the house with makin's for Mojitas. We enjoyed a refreshing drink and a long chat in the air conditioning.
Then Marcy brought out the hats. She's Stan's personal haberdasher and has produced a variety of lids over the years to protect his bald pate, making presentations during special events, this one being Stan's upcoming 65th birthday.

Today's gifts included an interesting military cut along with a traditional baseball model from the University of Colorado. What do you think? Which one will get the most use? Didn't Dr. Zhivago wear one like that?

Here's the Mojitas recipe. Try this at home.
10 Mint leaves
1 tsp raw honey
1 6x6 chunk organic watermelon
3 tsp lemon juice (or lime, if preferred)
Ice cubes
Sparkling water

Smash the mint leaves in the honey, then add to 16 oz tumbler;
Blend watermelon and lemon juice until slightly chunky
Add mixture to tumbler
Top off with sparkling water and ice
Garnish with mint leaf
Drink on the rooftop in hot weather for maximum pleasure.