Today has started off uncharacteristically stressful. I left the house an hour early this morning (which is no small feat, as I am most certainly not a morning person) for a doctors appointment an hour away. After braving traffic and seventeen degree temperatures, I arrive at the doctors office to find out that the appointment has been cancelled. I was pretty upset, the doctors office said they called me to inform me of the cancellation, after asking them to check, they actually called the wrong number....ARGHHH. I called my husband and said some regrettable things about the doctors office, then began the long trek back to work. On days like today when things do not go as planned, I try to force myself to remember what my parents used to say to me as a child when I would get upset; "Sara, is this is a big deal, or is this a small deal." You are right mom and dad.....as usual, this morning was a small deal, although still annoying. I also try to remember that I have so much to be thankful for, health, happiness, laughter, family, and lots of doggies. In addition to remembering my parents wise words of wisdom, I also think a nice strong drink helps take the edge off. Although it is a bit early for a stiff drink for me (as it is 11am) I thought I would talk about infusing vodka for mixed drinks or holiday gifts.
Infused vodka is one of the simplest things to do, literally pour vodka into a container or jar, and then place in the flavors you want to infuse it with. Typically you should give the vodka 2 days to fully incorporate the flavors. This week I infused vodka with fresh mint which will be used to make a Moscow Mule (from Giada) cocktail for a party tomorrow night. Infused vodka is a bit sweeter than plain vodka and mixes really nicely. A great idea that I came up with is to make an infused vodka (such as cranberry vodka, or pineapple vodka) and bring it as a hostess gift with a little tag attached that lists out the ingredients for a yummy cocktail using the infused vodka.
Below is a recipe for a Pomapple Martini, which uses pineapple infused vodka:
Ps - here is a puppy picture to spread some smiles!
This is Lady Grantham watching Nick pull out of the driveway to go to work.
Infused vodka is one of the simplest things to do, literally pour vodka into a container or jar, and then place in the flavors you want to infuse it with. Typically you should give the vodka 2 days to fully incorporate the flavors. This week I infused vodka with fresh mint which will be used to make a Moscow Mule (from Giada) cocktail for a party tomorrow night. Infused vodka is a bit sweeter than plain vodka and mixes really nicely. A great idea that I came up with is to make an infused vodka (such as cranberry vodka, or pineapple vodka) and bring it as a hostess gift with a little tag attached that lists out the ingredients for a yummy cocktail using the infused vodka.
Below is a recipe for a Pomapple Martini, which uses pineapple infused vodka:
- 1.5 ounces or 1 part pineapple vodka (see recipe below or buy store-bought)
- 1.5 ounces or 1 part pomegranate juice
- 1.5 ounces or 1 part pineapple juice
- Brut champagne
Ps - here is a puppy picture to spread some smiles!
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