'Tis the Season for Margaritas

The postings on Pinterest would make one think that we all have inordinate amounts of time on our hands for crafting, we have a limitless home decorating budget, most of our meals come straight from crock pots and that we are all routine consumers of frosty and fruity beverages.  Since I have limited time, an even more limited budget and don't even own a crock pot (yet!), I will gladly be the last.  

When I was a child, the month of May would bring to mind the rhyme of "April showers brings May flowers," but as an adult and particularly as an adult that just finished her 2nd semester of a PhD program, 'tis the season for margaritas.

Plus in my world, the dawn of summer means the return of rooftop entertaining.  I live in an apartment smaller than most people's living rooms so with a view like this, spending as much time on my building's rooftop when the weather permits is a no-brainer.

Last week I hosted a few of my classmates for a little food and drink on the rooftop - a perfect opportunity to try out one of the viral drink recipes on Pinterest.  Touted as "The Best Margaritas," this non-traditional take on an old favorite did not disappoint. With limeade, 7-up, vodka and beer making up its ingredients, the result is refreshing, tasty....and strong.  I adjusted the recipe to include a little more soda than the recipe called for, and the drink was just how a margarita should be - tart, sweet and strong.  Good stuff and I'm already planning to make this as the "house drink" when I go away with friends for Memorial Day.

As a bonus, I also made these Creamy Lemon Bars to pair with drinks, chips and guacamole on the rooftop.  These bars are a great combo of salty, sweet and citrusy. Yum!

Pinterest Trial:  The Best Margarita
The Bonus:  Creamy Lemon Bars
Review:  Easy and tasty!