cocktail hour

I love delicious cocktails and have been wanting to celebrate cocktail hour here at b & r for a while now. I'll try to do this every Wednesday as a 'hump day' treat. 

Lately I've been loving tequila (don't ask me why) so here is a recipe I saw on the food network (via Bobby Flay) that I have been dying to try. It makes me grateful that summer is just around the corner.

white peach and silver tequila cocktail

- 2 ripe white peaches, pitted, peeled and chopped

- 1/4 cup silver tequila

- 1/4 cup peach liqueur

- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

- 2 tbsp simple syrup (this is optional, I would substitute a splash of lemon lime seltzer or soda)

- ice cubes

- sliced peaches/mint for garnish if desired

use a blender or food processor to process the peaches until smooth. pass the peaches through a mess strainer to remove pulp. combine the pureed peaches, tequila, liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a blender and blend until smooth. serve over ice. garnish with peaches/mint/lime peel if desired.

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"hey girls, happy hour is from 4-6."

"um, is there alcohol in this?"

"god no, honey, what kind of mother do you think I am? why do you want a little? 'cause if you do I'd much rather you drink in the house..."

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image 1 from domino

image 2 from the food network