about this time last summer, after walking and biking i don't know how many miles of the erie canal, we finally took a boat down it.
it wasn't anything too exciting; just a nice way to kill a lazy, hot summer afternoon. although the canal was trying real hard to be the star of the show, it just couldn't get out of the shadow of the lemonade.
it was blue. it was lemon. and it was strong. two of these and you're definitely not doing anything but laying in a hammock for the rest of the afternoon. we all had a round, sailed down the canal, and finished our afternoon with beer and grilled meat outside. the lemonade whisked out of memory.
it wasn't anything too exciting; just a nice way to kill a lazy, hot summer afternoon. although the canal was trying real hard to be the star of the show, it just couldn't get out of the shadow of the lemonade.
it was blue. it was lemon. and it was strong. two of these and you're definitely not doing anything but laying in a hammock for the rest of the afternoon. we all had a round, sailed down the canal, and finished our afternoon with beer and grilled meat outside. the lemonade whisked out of memory.
flash forward a couple weeks to jason's birthday. we were making plans, deciding what food to make for the party, when out of nowhere, he decided he didn't want anything to drink but a recreation of the lemonade. so this is not my drink. it's not my creation. it's totally his. so last july while i was desperately trying to make a mojito from the mint in our backyard, jason was whipping up these electric lemonades like it was his job.
you should have seen his eyes light up last friday when i suggested - and then made - them for us.
you should have seen his eyes light up last friday when i suggested - and then made - them for us.
jason's electric lemonade
makes one
handful of ice
~1 shot vodka
~1 shot blue curacao
lemonade powder mix
lemonade
add a handful of ice to a tall glass. add the blue curacao and vodka. add a small amount (~1/2 teaspoon) lemonade powder mix and top off with lemonade. enjoy your glass of summer sunshine!
makes one
handful of ice
~1 shot vodka
~1 shot blue curacao
lemonade powder mix
lemonade
add a handful of ice to a tall glass. add the blue curacao and vodka. add a small amount (~1/2 teaspoon) lemonade powder mix and top off with lemonade. enjoy your glass of summer sunshine!
are your glasses tinted blue?
ReplyDeletenope, my drinking glasses are clear glass.
ReplyDeletesounds tasty - why the lemonade powder in addition to the liquid lemonade?
ReplyDeletethe lemonade powder gives it just enough kick of lemonade flavor. i suppose you could make double strength lemonade and skip the extra powder instead.
ReplyDeleteAdding my thoughts! This is quite tasty!! Though I ended up making my own lemonade with
ReplyDelete1/2 part simple syurup
1/2 part lemon juice
3 1/4 parts water (This filled the glass).
1 shot vodka
1 shot blue curacao
How much alcohol is used to make a pitcher (4quarts)
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a full pitcher of these, but I would start with lemonade and add vodka to the strength you like. Personally, I would start with about 1 shot of vodka per 1 1/2 cups of lemonade and increase it from there.
DeleteSounds like Blue Hawaiians almost. Good stuff. Strong.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll go make one now!
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ReplyDeleteThis may be my new favourite drink ��
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