Gin Cosmos

Sounds horrible, right? But, wow.... they're incredible. You have to use GOOD gin. Okay, it doesn't have to be Hendrick's or Right... but it should NOT be Fleischman's either! Make sure it's at least triple distilled. Why? Because it's better and will help in the hangover department. We make them like this:

1 oz. really good gin (see above comments)
1/2 oz. really good orange liqueur - Patron's Citronge, Cointreau.... NOT Triple Sec (Yuck!)
1 oz. cranberry - you can even use diet... it works and cuts carbs
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 to 1 oz. water - depending on your taste

Shake with ice in a Boston shaker and strain into a "triangle" glass. (AKA Martini glass)

I don't have a picture. They don't last long enough to take a picture anyway.....

You must have strong will power so you don't drink these into oblivion.

Apple Pie

I made an apple pie on Sunday - it was delicious. That surprised me, because the apples (Granny Smiths) had been in the refigerator for a really long time - a few months at least. But, the pie was awesome and very pretty, too!

Rave reviews from the family....