Friday, August 30, 2013

Happy Hour Time

Happy Labor Day Weekend, which we all know means a three-day weekend! Light up the grill, cook some delicious hamburgers or BBQ, have a cold drink, and enjoy the last official weekend of summer! 

“You have a unique gift to offer this world. Be true to yourself, be kind to yourself, read and learn about everything that interests you, and keep away from people who bring you down. When you treat yourself kindly and respect the uniqueness of those around you, you will be giving this world an amazing gift…YOU!
~Dr. Steve Maraboli

Drink Special! 
Astor Cocktail
3 ounces Gin
1 ounce French Vermouth
1 ounce Italian Vermouth
1 ounce Cognac
1 dash orange bitters
Ice cubes
1 lemon peel twist for garnish
Sugar for sprinkling
Shake well with ice cubes, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish with the lemon peel twist and a sprinkling of sugar. 

Around Town!


Nashville, TN: In The Round with Rachel Williams and friends at The Bluebird Café, Saturday, August 31, 6:30pm
Cookeville, TN: 2013 Habitat Mud Run at Cane Creek Park, Saturday, August 31, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Seaside, FL: Holiday Happiness at Fired Up, Sunday, September 1, 10:00am
Charlotte, NC: The Allman Brothers Band at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Saturday, August 31
Fort Monroe, VA: Fort Monroe Music By the Bay Summer Concert Series, Friday, August 29 

6 comments:

  1. That drink looks good, but I'm not one for a strong drink! I'm more of a wine girl myself! Happy labor day weekend!
    ~Sara
    Sincerely, Sara

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    1. I'm more of a white wine girl and I love prosecco, but I really like a cocktail every now and then, they are so much fun!

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  2. What a great end of the summer drink... that gin could get me in some trouble though.... haha!
    -Alex
    http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/

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    1. Haha gin does have that tendency with a lot of people! I can't believe this is the last official weekend of summer! Hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend!

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  3. That cocktail sounds delish! Happy Valentine's Day!

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