Scenes From Memorial Day Weekend

{picked some roses from our backyard to bring a little life into our apt}

 I had a great Memorial Day weekend - spent time in our backyard, went bike riding with my sister in Central Park, enjoyed some yummy food and drinks, had a picnic with Chris, and just relaxed. Wished it could have lasted a little longer, but luckily this work week will be a short one.

 {view from The Oak Bridge at Central Park}

 {Jill and I enjoyed some macarons after our bike ride}

 {Sunday morning breakfast}

 {a mason jar was perfect for transporting the white sangria for our picnic}

 {our picnic at Eagle Rock Reservation}

{made some refreshing mojitos to beat the heat}

{a sweet end to an awesome weekend}

Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!

{Watermelon & Cucumber Tonic}

I'm sooo happy the weekend is finally here.  It has been quite a week and I am more than ready to just relax.  Hoping the weather allows for some much needed time spent outdoors.  Come rain or shine I definitely plan on enjoying a cockail or two.  Here are a few via my Pinterest boards.  Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! XO

 {Pineapple Arugula Mojito}

{Raspberry & Serrano Sangria}

Tapas & Sangria

As I mentioned here, my sisters, mother and I have made it a tradition to celebrate Christmas as well as my mom's birthday with tapas, sangria, and delicious Spanish food at our of our favorite restaurants.  Here are a few pics...

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

Guava Pineapple Passion Sangria

I made this sangria on Mother's Day and it's pretty safe to say it was a hit. My version is loosely based on this recipe. I made the following changes:

• Used Riesling instead of rose
• Added a can of passion fruit juice
• Omitted the cinnamon sticks
• Omitted the pineapple chunks; instead sliced up an orange, yellow apple, and green pear

Cheers to a great weekend! ; )