July 4th

No matter what your plans are for the 4th of July, they will be ending in fireworks.  So, whether you are at a house party with friends or enjoying a beer on the beach, here is a great drink recipe to enjoy, a couple sweet treats that are super easy to make, and a few outfits that incorporate red, white, and blue to help you enjoy the day leading up to the big finale!      

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Fresh Strawberry Margaritas 

Recipe for one margarita, can be easily multiplied. 

2 oz. grand marnier 

1.5 oz. tequila 

2 oz. lime juice 

2.5 oz. Strawberry Simple syrup (here)

Lime & fresh strawberries for garnish

Salt & sugar for the rim

Rim the ridge of your glass with a lime wedge and dip in a mix of margarita salt and sugar (3 tablespoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar).  Fill the glass with ice.  In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grand marnier, simple syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds.  Pour over ice, squeeze in lime slices, and add a few strawberries. 

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Outfit #1

Breezy romper 

Red lipstick

Strappy sandals

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Outfit #2

Sun hat

White, gauzy top

Cutoff jean shorts

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Outfit #3

Jean jacket

Maxi dress 

Espadrilles

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{ ...and SPARKLERS!!! }

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I hope you have a fun, safe July 4th with plenty of 

sparklers and beautiful fireworks! 

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