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!
What a way to start my weekend. After my workout today I just might make this for myself!
Kelli — I couldn’t agree more 🙂 Thanks, dear!
Reba — You should, you definitely should!
Could not relate more! I have vowed to wake up this Sunday and see where the day takes me. No planning, no running around, just take the day hour by hour. I am sure there will be some cooking in there somewhere.
Beautiful photography as well!
Jessica — That sounds like the perfect weekend. 🙂 Thank you!
Girl, these are gorgeous! With a capital G!
Sounds like the perfect weekend to me!!! The weather will just have to catch up to all of us! I think if enough of us jump on your bandwagon, the weather has to comply!
Laura — Thanks, friend! 🙂
Stefanie — Ooh, I so agree. Let’s do this! 🙂
Oh my gosh! I love this! I am so making it this weekend and I am going to sit in the backyard and let it be.
Claire — Do it! Wish I could join you in that sunny California backyard of yours 🙂
I love adding frozen fruit to cocktails, and this looks so cold, refreshing and scrumptious! Great recipe. I’ll definitely be trying it during our sticky hot Texas summers. 🙂
Georgia — Thanks! It’ll be perfect for those kind of summers 🙂
This is gorgeous, Stephanie! I love this little sipper! Pinned!
Anna — Thank you, friend! 🙂
I am so ready for Spring & this cocktail is a great way to start the weekend! Beautiful photos too!
I love fruity drinks and sake and yours looks incredible! Im having a drinks tomorrow so I’ll definitely be using your recipes.
I am so ready to be sitting on the deck sipping these and looking out at a bunny free yard!
Yes, yes, yes! This cocktail is the perfect way to slip into a lazy weekend.
These look super refreshing. I love anything cherry.
Meghan — I’m so ready, too! SO ready. 🙂 Thanks!
Julia — Ooo, do it! Hope you like it 🙂
Abbe — Ha! Can’t wait, either. 🙂
Ashley — Agreed. Thanks, love!
Kim — Thank you! The cherry flavor really stands out in these, too, so I think you’d love them!
This is such a beauty of a drink!
Kathryn — Thank you, dear!
these are beautiful! and i *love* those glasses. any chance you’d share where you purchased them?
Bonny — Thank you! I got the glasses at Target but like a million years ago… they might still have them, though!
yum! these drinks look so refreshing!!!
Katie — Thank you!
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I’m going to let it be cocktail hour. Thanks for the lovely recipe lady!
Dishing up the dirt — You should; you deserve it 🙂 Thank you!
These look delicious! Will have to remember these for a girls cocktail night soon!!
SaltySweetSour — Ooo, good idea! 🙂 Thanks!
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