Happy Hour: A Cool Summer Citrus
Jul 6, 2012
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.
McGinn ‘Cecile’ Halter Print Dress ($260)
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.
I own a dress from this brand, and I highly recommend it. The construction of the dress is better than similar brands in the same price point, and the dresses are fun and feminine. Perfect for a summer wedding.
Belle, speaking of NYC and popsicles, you have to try Popbar if you are anywhere near the Village. Just a totally unsolicited recommendation, but they are the most fun delicious pops – you can get them dipped in chocolate and coated in all types of nuts. On Carmine street, I believe.
I made these poptails a couple weeks ago (along with some of the other recipes on the site. They are a bit tricky, since the alcohol makes it harder for them to freeze!
Stunning dress.
I'm glad you posted that picture and not the one from Amazon, because it does not fit the model at all there.
Welcome to NYC– it's brutal here…which is why I'm escaping to Katonah for the day!
Mhm those poptails look delicious! Definitely need to make them tomorrow. Today's heat in DC was unbearable!
It was 110 this weekend where I love so those Popsicles could NOT look any more amazing.