cherry sake cocktails
I am going to let it be spring. Even if it’s still blustery and snowing outside; even if the clouds are persistent; even if I can’t see the buds on the trees yet or my sandals are still collecting dust.
I’m just going to sit here and drink my cocktail and let it be spring.
I’m going to let it be the weekend. Even if I have a to-do list a million miles long; even if I won’t be able to sleep in; even if I can’t laze around and watch new episodes of “Mad Men.”
I’m just going to sit here and drink my cocktail and let it be the weekend.
I’m going to let it be settled and content. Even when my heart says it hurts; even when my mind tells me to do more, think more, be more; even when I’ve said yes too many times or I feel like I haven’t had enough opportunities to say yes.
I’m just going to sit here and drink my cocktail and let it be settled and content.
I’m going to let it be. I’m going to have little pancakes; I’m going to read this story, soak up this book; I’m going to maybe tackle this project; I’m going to watch this with my husband; I’m going to dress it up; I’m going to snuggle with this guy; I’m going to listen to this playlist over and over and over; I’m going to eat Chinese food and maybe take a trip to this place, too.
And I’m going to sit here and drink my cocktail and let it be. I think you should, too.
Cherry Sake Cocktails
Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Yields: 2 drinks
Ingredients:
2 small handfuls frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed (about 2/3 cup)
Ice
4 shots sake (about 3/4 cup)
Ginger ale
A couple drops of red food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Divide cherries among two tall glasses. Gently muddle cherries with the back of a wooden spoon in the bottom of each glass. Top with plenty of ice. Add 2 shots of sake to each glass. Fill to the top with ginger ale. Add a drop or two of red food coloring for extra color, if desired. Sip and let it be.
P.S. For a non-alcoholic version, simply leave out the sake. Done and done and delicious.
We had snow all day yesterday, and freezing rain all night long. So I’m totally with you on bringing on spring. Forget about your to do list, enjoy your weekend- it will still be there Monday. 🙂 These cocktails look amazing. (I’ll be opting for the non-alcoholic version for the next few months 🙂
I love the way you wrote this! A great post to read on a busy Friday morning!
And this cocktail – a great thing to drink after on a lazy Friday afternoon 🙂
Jessica — Thanks, dear! Enjoy your non-alcoholic version (it’s still just as delicious!) 🙂
Marie — Thank you, love! Hope your Friday calms down soon so you can enjoy this cocktail! 🙂
LOVE frozen cherries and frozen grapes (basically all frozen fruit is amazing)! Also, your idea of a weekend is perfect. I will keep that list in mind…
The perfect ending to this crazy weather week! Perfection!
Tia Stockton — Yes! I agree (sangria season is just around the corner! :))… thanks dear, have a lovely weekend!
Lisa — Um, AGREED. Thanks, love!
Freezing rain all night long, I’m ready for spring! This looks like the perfect, tasty way to tell the weather I’m ready for it to be warmer 🙂
You need a weekend off! It can be so hard to unplug and allow your brain to just relax and not think of the gazillion things that need to be done, but come Monday, you’ll be thanking yourself because you’ll have a renewed stress-free energy. Your cocktails look like a wonderful addition to a weekend of settling down. Enjoy it, girly!
My favorite fruit! Looks really, really good! You can indulge me when I come up to visit. Did I mention really?
Kelly — Freezing rain by you, snowstorm by me… we both need these cocktails! 🙂
Julia — Thanks, doll! I’m looking forward to a weekend unplugged. Hope you can do the same (mayhaps with a cocktail in hand ;))!
Mom — Thanks 🙂 I will definitely make these for you when you come visit!
I think we should spend the weekend drinking these cocktails & catching up on Mad Men while wearing spring dresses, warm weather or not!