Blueberry Mojito – 4th of July Special

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Happy Birthday America!!!

Blueberry Mojito

You are looking pretty good for being 239 years old. I’ll have to get the secret to how you stay looking so good for an old lady. I was feeling pretty patriotic lately and especially feeling the blueberries (see blueberry shortcakes). I was so excited about blueberries. I was instantly inspired to make a blueberry simple syrup and immediately knew that some sort of blue (er purple) cocktail was in my future. I probably should have thought harder about making a more American sounding cocktail but you know what…a cocktail is a cocktail!

Blueberry and Mint

The 4th of July has always had an impact on me. I think it might have something to do with the whole poetry of Thomas Jefferson being behind The Declaration of Independence and then passing away on the 4th of July 50 years later. Isn’t that so interesting?! As a Wahoo that might jut be a sign of my bias.

Muddling

There is the that whole narrative of how we became a country and an even stronger reminder that we are so young compared to all of those other countries out there. 239 years… that is nothing! When you travel the world you can usually stumble upon a landmark or work of art that has been on this planet for thousands of years. We haven’t even hit 500!

Blueberry Mojito #1

We might be young but it is clear that we are feisty and strong. I like that about us. I want to toast to that! I want to toast to the next 239 years and even though I wont be here to see them happen (that would be wild!!), I have no doubt that they are going to be pretty amazing. Especially, since the last 238 were quite something themselves.

Here is to you America! Happy Birthday you beautiful girl!

 

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  1. Refreshing drink for the 4th and the remainder of the summer.

     

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