DRINK } Red, White and Blue Punch

Well, hello, July. Where did you sneak up from?

Somehow nearly eight months of shopkeeping have blown by. One of the best parts of this new adventure? The chance to collaborate with passionate, talented folks.

Enter the ladies behind Whisked! and Goldilocks Goodies, two of my favorite bakers. We joined forces for a splendid little pie party at Salt & Sundry this weekend. (More party pics on the way!)

Our friends from Cordial poured crisp Riccardo Prosecco, and we mixed up a batch of Red, White & Blue punch, a simple summer cocktail created by another of my favorite collaborators, Room 11's Dan Searing.

Red, White and Blue Punch

makes 1 drink
1.5 oz Small's American Dry Gin
1 oz Jack Rudy Small Batch Grenadine
0.5 oz lemon juice
2 oz sparkling water

Build over ice in a tall glass. Stir well to mix. Garnish with blueberries on a toothpick.

makes 17 servings
750 ml bottle Small's American Dry Gin
17 oz bottle Jack Rudy Small Batch Grenadine
1 cup lemon juice
1 liter sparkling water

Combine ingredients in a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser and serve over ice. Garnish with blueberries on a toothpick.