Summer Chillin' Blog Hop

 Woot! Summer's here! Or so the calendar says. Our weather's not supposed to flip-flop - we're supposed to wear them! But it's either chilly or tropical here in central Pennsylvania.

No matter. Summer's a time to relax and chill out. Hit the deck with some margaritas!

Here's a recipe served by my heroine, Joss Gibson, at her bed and breakfast, Lavender Hill Inn. Joss grows her own lavender but you can purchase culinary lavender (check the label to be sure it's free of chemicals and pollutants). Refreshing and light, it’s a perfect summer drink!

Lavender Margaritas

Ingredients

•           1 cup of tequila, to taste (optional)

•           ½ cup blue curacao or other orange-flavored liqueur

•           1 cup canned coconut milk

•           1/3 cup lime juice

•           2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, unsweetened

•           2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, unsweetened

•           4 cups ice cubes

•           1 tablespoon granulated sugar

•           1 teaspoon fresh or dried culinary lavender blossoms

•           Lime wedge

Directions

1. In blender, combine tequila, curacao, coconut milk and lime juice. Cover and mix on high speed. Gradually add raspberries, blueberries, and ice. Mix until margarita mixture is smooth yet slushy.

2. In small bowl, mash sugar and lavender blossoms with a spoon. Rub glass rims with lime wedge to moisten. Dip rims in lavender sugar (or coarse salt), coating evenly.

3. Pour margaritas into glasses. Garnish with lavender sprigs.

4. Enjoy! (Responsibly)

Check out the other blogs in the Summer Chillin' Blog Hop: http://www.inlinkz.com/wpview.php?id=281397 or  http://writery.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/summer-chillin-blog-hop-is-almost-here/

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