tales from a tulsa table
This recipe for a pitcher of margarita always gets the party started!
I really hope that this isn’t supposed to be a “secret…” Because I’ve been telling people. My bonus dad’s margarita recipe has a little something extra: a splash of Monster. There is nearly always two pitchers in their fridge: one of lemonade, and one of margaritas…Which…is honestly a pretty good way to live life. …
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Here’s a local twist on a summer favorite: the Peach and Basil Moscow Mule, made complete with Porter peaches, homegrown basil and a ginger beer with a kick!
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Even if you forgot to get champagne, here’s an easy way to get your brunch on with a mimosa made with gin. I give you: The Gin-Mosa.
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This “Tokyo Sling” cocktail is bright and sunny, ready to usher in all that spring and summer have to offer!
Prairie Wolf Spirits graciously donated the alcohol for use in this post. Opinions of their product are my own. (It’s awesome.)
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The garden is coming back to life! This weekend I’ll be buying some tomato plants (finally), and all the rain has caused my carrots to finally get going. However, one thing that never really died is now back and better than ever: mint. I think that if I didn’t cut the runners back, we’d soon have a backyard full of mint instead of grass.
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Cucumber Basil Gin Fizz
This gin fizz is a perfect drink for a summer night whether you’re lounging outside watching fireflies (while trying not to be eaten by mosquitoes), or just sitting inside watching TV. With 3 local ingredients, this is an ideal representation of farm-to-table at home!
The basil & cucumbers are, of course, from our garden. I finally think our cucumbers are dwindling, because it has been so hot. So with that, Cucumber Month is coming to a close. I had big dreams of also including refrigerator pickles, but honestly, we’re pretty pickled out over here….
