Hello all! Thanks for letting me publish this diary to the group. I had originally intended to write something about what we typically think of as "summer foods". Seeing as others have already done (great) diaries on grilling and smoking, two of my favorite things to do during the pleasant weather months (okay...I'll admit that I do grill outside when there's several inches of snow on the ground), I figured I'd write about cocktails, as they're a year round interest of mine. Plus, July is the perfect month to discuss libations, as parties and get-togethers when many of us tip back a few are often held. Also, Tales of the Cocktail is going on this week (July 20 through 24) in New Orleans. I've never been, but maybe I'll get down there one of these years now that my cousin and her new husband have settled there.
But I digress... On to some of my favorite Summer beverages!
