Friday, June 11, 2010

TGIF Recipes

Friday is here! Enjoy your Friday evening with a light cocktail by Bethenny Frankel - Skinnygirl Gin Julep.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Gin
4 tablespoons Club Soda
8 Mint Leaves
2 teaspoons Honey
1/2 cup CRUSHED Ice

Preparation:
Heat honey in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Combine all ingredients over crushed ice (use blender).

Pair this cocktail with another one of Bethenny's light recipes - Citrus Shrimp Refresher.

Ingredients:
2 large shrimps, split in half, tails removed
1/4 of a cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 of a segmented pink grapefruit
1/4 of a segmented lime
1 teaspoon fresh minced cilantro
1/4 of an avocado, cubed

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Serve in a chilled cocktail martini glass.

Happy Friday!

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