It's Hip to Be Square.

One evening, after an especially laborious day at the office, I quickly gathered my belongings and hit the road.  I couldn't wait to throw on some sweats, watch plenty of mindless television, and sip on some chilled bubbly.  My adorable husband greeted me at the door, at which point I began to vent.  In the midst of my frustration, I opened the fridge and whipped out a bottle of the good stuff.  One sip later, I was instantly relaxed.  My hubby started rolling on the floor, laughing.  Why?

 Because I had turned to Martinelli's Sparkling Cider to unwind.  Ha!

Don't get me wrong...  A night of booze-induced dancing and karaoke at a hole-in-the-wall bar can be ridiculously fun.  Serve me a few glasses of liquid courage, and I'll show you why the running man should be banned.  (All right, I admit it.  I'll do the running man sober.)

[I may appear to have a stick up my arse, but I assure you, I don't.  I had it surgically removed years ago.]

At my little sister's 26th birthday BBQ, my parents served us Champagne Lemon Drops.

OH.  EM.  GEE.

Champagne Lemon Drops are where it's at!  I drink maybe a few times a year.  However, these suckers might just turn me into an alcoholic.  I know this is a beauty blog, but this recipe is too good to keep to myself.

[photo credit: www.cocktailtimes.com]

This recipe is courtesy of The Food Network's Sandra Lee:

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) can lemonade frozen concentrate, thawed
• 1 bottle extra-dry Champagne
• 1 1/2 cups sparkling water
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup lemon drop candies, crushed

Directions

In a pitcher, stir to combine lemonade concentrate, Champagne, and sparkling water. Using a slice of lemon, moisten the rim of each glass. Dip rim into crushed lemon drop candies. Pour in the Champagne mixture and garnish with sliced lemons.
 
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