July’s Pop In & Sip Awhile came together at the last minute, but sometimes those end up being the easiest evenings. I didn’t even send the text invitation until the day before. Many on our list were traveling so we had a smaller group than usual. Truth be told, I rather enjoyed it!
This month’s featured cocktail was a Hugo Spritz, and I think it was the perfect choice for a hot summer evening. Light, crisp and refreshing, it quickly became a favorite as most had not ever tried one! Even better, I was able to step right outside and clip fresh mint from my own garden for every glass.
Hugo Spritz
- 2 ounces St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- Fresh mint
- Lime wheel
- Ice
Lightly muddle a few mint leaves in the St-Germain before adding the ice, Prosecco and sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with another sprig of mint and a lime wheel.
I kept the food intentionally simple. The whole idea behind these evenings is that they’re a chance to pop in, have a drink and enjoy good company, not come for a meal. I put together an assortment of cheeses and crackers, just enough for everyone to nibble while they visited. The surprise hit of the evening? A big bowl of boiled peanuts. I set them out almost as an afterthought, and they disappeared faster than anything else on the table. Leave it to a Southern crowd to choose boiled peanuts over hors d’oeuvres!
We ended up with two more after this photo. A fun little group!
I’m so grateful we’ve kept this little tradition going. Every month reminds me that gathering friends doesn’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful. An open door, a signature cocktail and a few simple snacks are more than enough when the company is this good.
December: Dixie Dill-ightful Pickle Martini
January: Cozy Cocoa Edition
February: Espresso Martini Night
March: Empress 75
May: Margarita
July: Hugo Spritz
Now to start dreaming about what we’ll be sipping next month.
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