Beergaritas

Guys, where have I been?  I don't know, I have been taking trips, eating out, slacking. 

Can you forgive me?  

What if I gave you an incredible recipe for a delightful margarita?

I promise you'll love it.

For every serving, you will need:

1 light beer (we used Modelo)

1 shot tequila

1 shot Triple Sec

1/2 shot Rose's sweetened lime juice

1 tbsp thawed lime concentrate

Juice of 1/2 lime

Mix it all up!  Serve it over ice!  You know how some margaritas are all sugary and teeth-hurty?  These are not.  You should use a citrus reamer, because all the little pulpy bits of lime are like flavor explosions while you're drinking, but I will still love you if you don't.  

Because you put up with my weird unexplained absences.

Welcome to The Lovely Prelude, Haley! or: A Good Reason to Drink Bailey's

Y'all, I am so, so excited and happy to introduce the newest blogger to write on The Lovely Prelude...Haley!

This Floridian has a lot to bring to the electronic table: she's crafty, loves to cook (with meat!), climbs rocks in her spare time, and is, without a doubt, the coolest girl I know.
Haley is going to take over the blog on Tuesdays and Thursdays,  and we'll share on Fridays.  This means more how-to's, more recipes, and lots more fun photos to browse!  Visit tomorrow for Haley's first post- I just know you're going to love her as much as I do.

The best way I know to welcome good news is a celebratory cocktail.  It's been chilly up here in DC, which always makes me think of Bailey's.  How's this for a simple Bailey's cocktail:
1 oz. vodka, 1.5 oz Bailey's, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Combine the liquors in a shaker with lots of ice, shake up, strain into a glass, and top with the spice.  It's easy, it's festive, it's tasty!

Welcome to The Lovely Prelude, Haley!  I'm so thrilled to have you in this space!