happy hour: cocktail (link) party

hello mavens!  and happy friday!  i thought it would be fun to host a little cocktail party since the weekend is (almost) upon us.  link up to share your favorite cocktail recipe : )

as you probably know by now, i'm a vodka girl.  my all time favorite is a well-mixed cosmo (from bobby's), but when i'm in the mood for something a little lighter (i.e. healthier), my go-to is vodka + club + splash of cranberry.

2 oz vodka
5 oz club
1 oz cranberry juice

serve over ice & garnish with a fresh lime wedge and voila!  refreshing perfection.  recipe video {here}.

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happy hour: vodka, club & cranberry

first of all...happy birthday mom!  i'm looking forward to our lunch together today : )

just in time for your weekend bar hopping, i wanted to share one of my go-to drink orders.  vodka & club with lime or vodka, club & cranberry (with lime of course) is a simple, refreshing drink that any bartender can make.  i would recommend that you request at least a smirnoff-quality vodka since there's not much to mask it in this drink.

and if you want to drink (this) at home:

1 hi-ball glass 1/2 full of ice
1 shot vodka
top with club soda
(splash of cranberry = optional)
squeeze of fresh lime

smile and sip : ).