Collection 14 | Cocktail Hour

1. Bar Cart | 2. Cocktail Shaker | 3. Bar Spoon | 4. Gold Jigger | 5. Ice Bucket

I'm all about having a cocktail in the evening, as a matter of fact I'm sat here drinking an ice cold vodka-soda with fresh lime... so what if it's only the beginning of the week!  It has been said to me on occasion, that you know you've come of age when you start craving a G&T around 5pm and have a fully stocked bar in your house (and I'm not talking about a sticky bottle of Malibu and a few old cans from parties past).  Sadly, or not, we do have a a few bottles of the good stuff (in my opinion) in the cupboard.  After all, dare I say it, I am turning 30 this year.  GULP. Literally.  Vodka down in one at the thought of that.  So whether you are coming of age or just fancy enough to have yourself a fully stocked bar, here are a few essentials and some yummy recipes to try.  Now, where's the rest of that bottle?!

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Cinco de Mayo 2013

With just under a week until Cinco de Mayo, celebrated here in the US and in Mexico, I thought I'd share a few fun things I've seen this week...

1 Ice Cream Cone Piñata | Oh Happy Day

2 Festive Garland | Hank and Hunt

3 Fringed Bouquet | The Sweetest Occasion

4 Gem Piñatas | Lovely Indeed

5 Photo Booth Backdrop | Ruffled Blog

6 Piñata Favours | Ruffled Blog

7 Lavender Mojito | Sugar and Charm

8 Simple Sangria Recipe | A Beautiful Mess

9 Blood Orange Margarita | White on rice couple

I am going to have a go at making one of the piñatas and will be making some of my special guacamole for the occasion (recipe coming soon!).

What have you got planned for Cinco de Mayo?

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Recipe | Pimm's and Lemonade

For those who have never tried it, this is a traditional English summer drink to be enjoyed in the sunshine around 5 o'clock in the evening, aka Pimm's o'clock!  We got the pitcher as a housewarming present from PC's Aunt Kathy.  This is definitely going to be put to use this spring!

What you'll need:                                            

- 1 Large pitcher

- 1 Punnet of strawberries - stalk removed, washed and cut in half lengthways

- 1 Orange - washed, cut in half lengthways and sliced

- 1 Cucumber - washed and cut into thick strips (optional... PC is not a fan!)

- 1 handful of mint - washed thoroughly and

- 1 Bottle of Pimm's No.1

- 1 Bottle of lemonade or as they say in the US 7up or Sprite soda

- 1 Bottle of soda water / club soda

- Ice cubes

- Tall glasses to serve

How it's done:

Put the fruit, including the mint into the pitcher.

Add a handful of cubed ice.

Add 2 part Pimm's to 1 part lemonade and 1 part soda water.  The usual method is 1 part Pimm's to two parts mixer but I prefer it a bit stronger :)

Give it a good old stir.

Pour into as many tall glasses as it'll serve!

Enjoy in the sunshine

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