It seems like the ultimate summer cocktail - the Tom Collins.  Mostly because I hear about it in the movies.  Then I discovered it's basically gin spiked lemonade and I was like H-E-L-L-O!  So here it is, my version with a little sparkling water to top it off.  And unlike it's original, it's spelled the way Thom was meant to be spelled, the way my dad spells it.  Consider it an homage to him.  He who loves gin and likes to say he shorted "Thomas" by just dropping the "ass."  

Hardy har har and cheers my dears.

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I'm off to Palm Springs for a few days of melting in the heat and hanging out with girlfriends by the pool.  Wish me luck!

Cocktail Shaker

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Microplaner

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Fishes Eddy Glass

A giant pitcher of cocktails may be the best way to usher in the weekend.  And on a crazy hot weekend like this, a coconut sangria is perfection.  Hope you have a fabby weekend!  I can't wait to see you next week - I'm on Q13 FOX news on Tuesday morning with loads of summer entertaining ideas.  See you then!

Oh Joy! Pitcher

Red Waring Pro Blender

Are you watching the World Cup?  Can I tell you a secret?  I know nothing about soccer - except that it takes forever and you kick a ball a lot.  Despite that, Mr. Hedin and I have found ourselves watching the games more than expected because of the high level of drama in the players.  They are really phenomenal actors.  Loving that.

Also, since the games are being held in Brazil, it's the perfect excuse for a tropical inspired cocktail.  I mixed mine with coconut, pineapple, and a squeeze of lime.  Ole!

Just like a Manhattan, only on the rocks and with a splash of this

fabby apple juice

!  The absolute perfect drink for toasting dad this weekend.  Cheers to the weekend!

Is anything more deliciously summery and Italian than a Negroni?  This week is 

Negroni Week

 so  

find a bar near you

that's participating in the event raising money for great causes across the country.  Don't forget to take a picture of yourself cocktailing and post with the #negroniweek.  

Salute!

Target Highball Glasses

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Original Recipe from Martha Stewart

 {boozy additions by me}

Happy Mother's Day!  What are your plans?  Do you know what you can't go wrong with?  Champagne + fruit.  It's a winner every time.  Toast the mother's in your life with a fabulous glass of sparkles and enjoy the weekend!