It's been raining here for 4 days straight. And I know I shouldn't complain because most of you have been living in snow this whole time and compared to that I guess I have had it pretty good. At least you can play in the snow, you can't play in the rain when it's 35 degrees. One thing is for sure, either situation calls for cocktails and lately all I can do it dream about summertime and cocktails and bare feet and tan lines and watermelon and all things sunshine! And since I've been dreaming of summer cocktails, I figure let's talk about some of my favorites so we can pretend it's hot outside and we are sipping on some yummy deliciousness!

Sound like a plan? Good! Let's be transported somewhere tropical, somewhere warm, and pretend we can feel the sun warming our skin and can taste a cool drink on our lips...

Along the same lines as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day is pretty big in Louisiana. They have parades, people dress up, and there are plenty of beads to be collected. It's quite the experience and of course a fabulous time!

Friends gather and go to the parade and usually cocktails and lots of food is involved in the process. It only seemed natural that a green cocktail would be appropriate!

What I love about this particular cocktail is that it is not too sweet, the lime and basil are very refreshing, while the coconut adds some creaminess, and you can make a big batch for all of your friends to enjoy with you!

And honestly, it's a great cocktail to make with or without St. Patty's Day festivities. It really would be the perfect drink to have at the beach or on a really hot summer day! I can already tell you that this will be a staple at my house in the upcoming months.

After testing the recipe a couple of times, and recruiting a couple of taste testers to help me out, (you really have to twist people's arms to taste test) this drink was perfected!

I love it and I hope you will too!

Dreaming of Summer Cocktails

Refreshing Coconut, Lime, and Basil Cocktails