Yippee...it's Monday... which means... martinis!
Not that I really drink a lot of martinis on Mondays, its just more the alliteration I like. But...
...you can! [Well, not that I need to give you permission...]
You know, after all that I think I will have one today...well tonight! I don't drink in the daytime. Well, that's really not true. Take me to Napa and I AM DRINKING!
Pardon me..tasting...
Speaking of Napa, some unseen, very strong force, is pulling me there. I can't get the place out of my mind. But it's martinis, not wine...[focus, Heather, focus!]
Today, though...
A Reason To Drink!
A study, just released, shows women who drink 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day are less likely to gain weight than their abstaining counterparts!
Nice! Finally..."The Drinkers Diet!"
Did you know the majority of people who diet, start their diets on Mondays?
Isn't that convenient? And timely?...Martini Monday!
Some people need to hear stuff like this to justify their behavior, so I am happy to pass it along and provide you with a delicious cocktail to get you started on your way to skinny-dom!
A little aside here: I don't diet! I eat and eat and eat well! My life revolves around food. I do exercise[frequently], but I eat smart. Shameless plug here...and I never do this...but I offer a meal planning service here on this website. Should you be a person that has to do the diet thing, you might want to look into it. It is by no means a diet, but a great way of eating and not ever missing out on the delicious food side of life!...okay, enough of that...but it's on the subscription page...
So now that we have all the reasons and the studies and the stuff together let's get down to business.
Ginger Lemon Drops...
Doesn't that sound delish? But wait...not only is the ginger very healthy, it also has been known to help in the weight loss category...
Who knew when today started out how a simple cocktail could bring so much good to so many people?
All kidding aside...these lemony sips of love will have you happy it's Monday!
Ginger Lemon Drop
[provisions]
For the syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water over low heat. Add a 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced. Allow to simmer approximately 15 minutes. Remove ginger and place syrup in a clean jar. Will keep refrigerated for at least a week.
For the martini: Combine vodka, syrup and lemon juice in a shaker and shake until very cold. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar. Garnish with a slice of lemon
