Happy Friday! Pomegranate Sunrise Cocktail

This beautiful sunrise coloured cocktail is just the perfect pick-me-up on a Friday after work; it’s pink and sunny yellow and otherwise very much a happy drink. I have also tried substituting tequila for the gin with equally promising and cheerful results. Cin cin! pomegranate sunrise cocktail: 1 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Triple Sec…

Gin and Limonata Sangria (or, “The Lela”)

This sangria began as a delicious addition to my bachelorette party last August; a sunset picnic at Kits beach with amazing friends, food, and a rather large collection of champagne. Lela, a great friend and co-worker of mine brought a cold thermos full of gin, San Pellegrino limonata, and unsweetened cranberry juice. As someone who…

Pink and Red Smoothie

This immensely refreshing smoothie encompasses an entire gradient of pinks and reds, from lush azalea hued watermelon to deep crimson pomegranate. I always feel healthier when sipping this smoothie; I can’t be certain whether this is from the actual bounty of antioxidants found in the ingredient list or is simply a placebo effect enhanced by the knowledge…