TAKE A SIP: BOOZY CHERRY LIMEADE (a twist on the classic!)

So a while back on this here blog I shared a recipe for the Dirty Shirley (an alcoholic kiddy cocktail). People were diggin' it- so I figured, why not take another childhood classic and do what I do best:

ADD. BOOZE.

So that's just what I did, folks...that's just what I did.

Here's the Boozy Cherry Limeade:

What you'll need to make it happen:

- Svedka Cherry Vodka

- Frozen Limeade Concentrate

- Water, Ice

- Sprite

- Limes/Cherries for garnish

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Mix together 2 ounces of cherry vodka with a tablespoon of limeade concentrate and 1/2 cup water. 

Step 2: Stir until well mixed, then add ice & a splash of Sprite

Step 3. Garnish and enjoy!

Funny thing is, unlike kiddie cocktails, I actually didn't even grow up drinking limeade- we were a lemonade family, through and through!

I'm fully willing, however, to exploit the loving wonderful childhood memories of others- so enjoy, you limeade-families :)

 What was your favorite childhood drink?

Let me know and I'll be sure to booze-it up on the blog soon!

xo, lp

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TUBE FLOATS & BOMB POPS!

Hello loves!

Hope you had a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend celebratin' AMURICA!

Here's what's been up lately!

Annual 4th of July firework cupcakes were in order for work this year:

Thursday night = Memorial Union Terrace sunset. So. Dang. Perfect.

On Friday a group of us all enjoyed beach time at a nearby lake- beyond fabulous to soak up the sun while laying in some $6 floaties in the water. Oh--- and bomb pops- lots of bomb pops!

Saturday was spent downtown- Farmer's Market, brunch, and perfect dinner & drinks later in the night.

Sunday was all about celebrating my girl Emily- a 6 hour tube float down the Wisconsin river was in order, of course!

So tell me friends, how did you celebrate this weekend?

Please tell me SOMEONE wore American Flag shorts. Or swimsuits!

xo, lp

BEST BITES: BRIE + APPLE PIZZA

Oh my friends, do I have a treat for you!

This pizza is just...everything.

Am I being dramatic? Eh I mean maybe...but really, it's one seriously delicious dinner. Or lunch. Or brunch. Or breakfast?

One of my favorite places to eat in Madison makes a seriously delicious wood-fired brie & apple pizza- and this was my desperate attempt to re-create it. Since I don't know their actual recipe it's not identical, but it's pretty darn close!

What you'll need to make it happen:

- Pizza Dough Mix (I use this Betty Crocker kind!)

- 1/4 Granny Apple, sliced thinly

- 1 shallot, cut small

- 1/3 wheel Brie (any brand)

- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or other pizza mix)

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425

Step 2: Make your dough as package instructions direct!

Step 3: Sprinkle half your cheese on the dough, and layer on your apple, brie, and shallots.

*yes, cut the rind off the brie. 

Step 4: Top with the rest of the shredded cheese, and bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown!

Step 5: Let slightly cool, and enjoy!

And the finished product! 

Golden.

Cheesy.

Salty.

Sweet.

This is one of those recipes that you're going to want to Pin and save to make for every summer dinner party this year!

What's your favorite summer dinner to make?

If you don't have a go-to yet, make this one yours!

xo, lp

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