Posts by Sherry Monahan
National Hammock Day
There’s not much you can do with National Hammock Day other that create a cocktail that’s worthy of said hammock. So on July 22, I created this for us and we drank it as our Pandemic Porch Cocktail since we don’t have a hammock! Black Raspberry Cooler 3 oz blackberry hard cider or…
Read MoreNational Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Okay, it was Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23, but with it being around 95 outside and 90% humidity we didn’t want anything that heavy. So, I opted for this Pandemic Porch Cocktail and enjoyed it on the back porch due to afternoon storms–again. Piña Colada 2 oz rum 4 oz coconut…
Read MoreNational Wine and Cheese Day
For National Wine and Cheese day, which was July 25, we had wine, but I also created this tuna stuffed tomato from our garden. I served it with some brie cheese, fresh dill, and homemade sourdough crackers.
Read MoreNational Scotch Day
For National Scotch Day, which was July 27, I made us this pandemic porch cocktail. Orange You Going to be Glad When This is Over 2 oz Scotch 2 oz triple sec 1/2 cup orange tea splash of orange seltzer burnt orange peel Luxardo cherry Combine Scotch, triple sec, and tea in…
Read MoreNational Milk Chocolate Day
My Pandemic Porch Cocktail for National Milk Chocolate, July 28, day was a sour for two. Chocolate Lavender Sour 2 oz whiskey 3/4 oz creme de cacao 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup 1/2 oz lemon juice lemon peel lavender sprig In a shaker, combine whiskey, syrup, liqueur, and lemon juice . Shake…
Read MoreNational Lipstick Day
July 29 was National Lipstick Day, but due to stormy weather we had back porch Pandemic Cocktails. I always make two, but I share… Lipstick Cocktail 3/4 oz rum 3/4 oz creme de banana 1 1/3 oz milk or cream 1 1/3 oz grenadine Combine and shake with ice. Strain into tall glasses…
Read MoreNational Nothing Day
Okay, July 30 was National Cheesecake Day, but I was not inspired and it was hot and steamy. So, I made a refreshing Lemon Mint Fizz Serves 2 4 oz vodka 2 mint sprigs 1/4 cup simple syrup 2 lemon peels lemon seltzer lemon twist mint leaves Muddle the mint and lemon…
Read MoreNational Tequila Day
My Pandemic Porch Cocktails are inspired by National Days of the year. July 24 was National Tequila Day so I made a Watermelon Margarita. Recipe for 2 drinks 1/2 cup cold watermelon, pureed 2 oz blano tequila 1 tsp. agave syrup juice of 1/2 lime line zest and salt to rim the glass. …
Read MorePandemic 2020
The pandemic is still raging on and it’s July 2020. We all should have known something bad was coming when Trump stopped air traffic from Europe months ago. I don’t think any of us expected this. Life is on hold as we know it and I wonder what the fall brings. I pray for only…
Read MoreIt’s Official!
Yes, it’s official. I signed with Jessica Alvarez at Bookends Literary Agency to take my career to the next level. I wasn’t sure if this would happen with Covid-19 pausing everything, but it did, and I’m super stoked. Jessica and I are already working on a project together and hope to do many more…
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