Fiesta!

I am brimming over in anticipation of the upcoming, and much needed, girls weekend.  We are all dear friends from our college days and each with busy chaotic lives.  As we grow older and our families and responsibilities grow bigger, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get together.  So, this weekend we will rejuvenate those friendships, poolside, with a drink in each hand!  Always in favor of adding a theme to any party, I will be channelling these lovely ladies and might be sporting one {or more} of these fiesta inspired goodies.

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Thirsty Thursday

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Strawberry, Lemon, Basil Mimosa

Recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup agave nectar

10 medium strawberries, sliced

2 bottles of champagne or Prosecco, chilled**

12 oz can of lemon sparkling water

Combine the basil, lemon juice and agave in a pitcher.  Using a wooden spoon, lightly crush the basil.  Stir in the strawberries and soda water.  Chill until ready to serve.  Pour into chilled champagne glasses and top with champagne or Prosecco.

**Substitute with sparkling water for a non-alcoholic version.