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Exciting times!! We are finally seeing family in person again!
Sarah and I are bringing this one to you together from our perch on our parents deck overlooking a lake in Ohio.
It's hot and sunny and we just celebrated the 4th of July with our big and boisterous family.
The only thing that makes this moment better is a fresh crisp and flavorful beverage in hand. And what makes cocktails with friends and family even better?
The right jewelry enhances every moment - it's a mood booster and a way to remind you of important connections in your life.
Photo Credit: Top Right: Meredith McKee, Bottom Left: Vital Media Studios
We've partnered with the Simple Goodness Sisters to round up delicious summer drinks you can make and enjoy at home. Belinda and Venise are two sisters "dedicated to bringing you the tastiest possible drinks at home, simply."
They grow the majority of ingredients on their farm, ensuring their mixes are as tasty as possibly.
Blueberry Lemon Tart
First up ~ The Blueberry Lemon Tart adorned with the Night Bloom Silver Ring
This ring offers sophistication and glam, the perfect accent to your martini. It is a celebration of your resilience and trust, inspired by the ability to balance an awe of beauty with fear of the unknown.
Prepare a martini glass by rimming the glass with lavender sugar (simply blend fresh lavender in a Cuisinart or blender with table sugar). Run a slice of a lemon along the rim of the glass. Pour a small amount of floral sugar onto a plate and gently roll the glass rim in the sugar to coat. Into a cocktail shaker, pour the Simple Goodness Sisters syrup, ¼ ounce of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 2 ounces of vodka. Add ice to the cocktail shaker, cap, and shake just until the outside of the tin is cold. Strain into the rimmed martini glass.
What we loved most about this martini was how smooth and light it was! The syrups added a hint of sweetness, while the fresh squeezed citrus balanced everything out.
The Seattle Sling
Next up ~ The Seattle Sling made better with the Rock Ring (hey - that rhymes!).
The Rock Ring just seems fitting cuddled up next to a rocks glass full of herbaceous goodness of the earth. This one of a kind ring was inspired by the strength of rocks and the treasures that grow around them - a reminder that you can overcome challenges in your own unique way.
Glass: rocks glass, wine glass, or short juice glass work well
Ingredients (makes 1):
Shake all ingredients except for the club soda in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a fresh glass of ice and top with the club soda. Garnish with fresh herbs and a candied citrus wheel or peel.
What we loved most about this cocktail was how earthy it was! If you are a fan of a Negroni or herbaceous heavy drink, you'd enjoy this one. You can easily control how heavy or light you make the drink with the amount of club soda added.
Rośe and Wine Spritzer
This next one ~ technically not a cocktail, however a crisp pink wine is on the top of our list to enjoy during warm summer days. Plus, the Resilient Double Leaf Ring is just lovely as you grasp the stem of your wine glass.
Inspired by nature’s ability to thrive in a barren landscape (a keen metaphor for the human spirit), this ring represents your inner irrepressible self.
And to complete our sisters trifecta, we're pairing this ring with a delicious rośe from Washington, made by the Mark Ryan Family Winery - Flowerhead is named after Mark's daughters, Lu and Oly.
For a lighter beverage - turn it into a spritzer
Glass: your favorite style of wine glass
Ingredients (makes 1):
What we love about the spritzer? You hydrate while you enjoy wine! It is light and refreshing on a hot summer day.
Non-Alcoholic Version of The Seattle Sling
Lastly ~ we understand there is often a time and place (and age limit) when a mocktail is best enjoyed. For this dreamy concoction, we went back to the Simple Goodness Sisters for that "garden to glass" flavor and paired it with the Sea Flower Power Ring.
The Sea Flower Ring is a stunning power ring that will help you stay in touch with the stress reducing benefits of nature.
The youngsters and non-drinkers of our group loved this drink, asking for seconds.
Glass: rocks glass, wine glass, or short juice glass work well
Ingredients (makes 1):
Shake all ingredients except for the club soda in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a fresh glass of ice and top with the club soda. Garnish with fresh herbs and a candied citrus wheel or peel.
Any and all of these drinks are a delight when paired with friends and family reunions and your favorite cocktail ring.
More on the Simple Goodness Sisters...
Belinda Kelly (bartender and recipe developer) and Venisse Cunningham (farmer) are sisters who've created a magical farm to glass experience.
Farmed in the Pacific Northwest, Simple Goodness Sisters syrups capture the intense, pure flavors of a season and naturally preserve them. We grow the majority of the ingredients for the syrups on our family farm in Buckley, WA, and source whatever we can’t grow with intention, supporting others using ethical growing practices. The syrups are made from scratch in small batches in Washington state using recyclable packaging. Learn more
And of course, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below... What is your favorite summer cocktail? If you try one of these recipes, please tell us what you think!
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Kathleen Essik
July 09, 2021
Love all that you both are doing. Both of you amaze me. Thank you for sharing your talent and fun. I don’t wear rings but want to pick out one for a gift.i