I made this refreshing twist on a classic gin & tonic last week and wanted to share the recipe here! Ever since we planted our own basil, I’ve been loving finding new ways to use it. So today I’m sharing this how I incorporated basil into my favorite cocktail. See the recipe above!

Notes:

• Calories aside, Justin and I actually prefer diet tonic water. And yes, it’s actually a thing!

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– The most beautiful shoes I’ve ever owned, and they’re on sale! – (I sized up a 1/2 size)

– The Tiffany necklace all runners received after the half marathon in Southampton, NY. –

– Dog-sitting this pup for our friends while they were out of town last weekend. –

– Enjoying a G&T with fresh basil from our yard.

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Welcome back! I decided to try something new on the blog today and share a cocktail recipe. Food and drink isn’t typically my forte, but I thought it’d be fun to share this yummy drink that’s perfect for summer! I love a simple cocktail, but this past weekend I played around a bit and created some tropical goodness.

Ingredients:

• Lemons
• Coconut Milk (I prefer sweetened coconut milk for the flavor, but you could use unsweetened if you prefer)
• Malibu Coconut Rum
• World Market Blood Orange Soda (you could also use this brand)
• Ice

There’s really no special way to add it all together, but I personally like to start with the ice, then add the rum, blood orange soda, top with coconut milk, then garnish with lemon!

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