Now that warm weather is upon us (well not today, but you know, in general), I've been spending a lot of time daydreaming about reading on the deck, lounging at the lake, and sitting around talking smart with my family and friends (they are notoriously a smart-talkin' bunch).  And since we're rounding into May, it feels like I can safely announce the Official Drink of Summer without causing a retaliation snowstorm. 

The Summer Drink for 2010: The Bourbon Slush. 
It is fruity, not overly sweet, and cool (both in temperature and on the hip scale).

The Origin.
Awhile ago my cousin Jenine and I were chatting on the phone and she was telling me about this delicious slush that she remembered the mother of her childhood friend keeping stored up in their freezer.  Having recently secured the recipe, she promised to send it my way.  For Jenine this slush brings back memories of a really hip mom (one who not only had shag carpet but actually made her kids rake it) and lazy days of childhood summers. 

I'm thrilled that Jenine and Judy were willing to share the recipe because it is DELICIOUS and REFRESHING.  I'd highly recommend that you whip up a batch and keep it in your freezer for the summer or at least one good weekend with your girlfriends.

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