Happy Hour: A Cool Summer Citrus

Of course, I choose the hottest weekend of the year to travel to New York City.  104 degrees with a 75% chance of thunderstorms, fan-tas-tic.  But it’s not just the Big Apple that’s baking in the July sun, the entire nation seems to be experiencing a serious heat wave, so I thought this week’s happy hour should include a cocktail that is sure to cool you down.

It’s called a “poptail,” a popsicle made with the alcohol of your choice.  Brilliant.  This poptail creation includes vodka, pureed strawberries and fresh grapefruit juice.  It’s creator at Endless Simmer calls it a Grapefruit and Strawberry Greyhound.  

If I weren’t heading to NYC this weekend, I would be breaking out my juicer and popsicle molds.  

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I usually eat my poptails poolside, but there’s no law that says you can’t serve them for a nicer occasion.  I think they would be an excellent choice for a rooftop party.

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