O Monday, Monday

Ever have a case of the Mondays?  Well here's a remedy that will be sure to get you out of the slump! 

In just 5 minutes, you can have a delicious drink that will be sure to bring you back to happier days....like when you were on vacation.   I had a similar drink when I went to Nantuckett, with the boy, Liz, and Lloyd.  It had tequila, blueberries, and mint--sooo good! After seeing Jess doing a margarita with strawberries, I knew I had to try to replicate the drink that I had when I wasn't working...for two weeks...and my idea of a busy day was walking on the beach.

I had one of these on Saturday while watching Beauty and the Beast--this may sound juvenile, but I am a firm believer that Belle is the best princess...  She read books, wouldn't settle for that jerk Gaston, and looked past outside appearances to the big heart that was the beast!

Source

*Le sigh*

Anyways.. I hold firm to the fact that since alcohol was involved, this was an activity that adults can do without being embarrassed and I highly recommend it!!

Especially when you drink this...

Blueberry Margarita
Inspired by How Sweet Eats 

1.5 shots of Tequila

2 shots of Cointreau (or if you aren't a grad student...Grand Manier)

2 shots lime juice

2 shots blueberry simple syrup (recipe below)

For simple syrup, start with this as a base.  ----I made a huge batch of this about a month ago, and still use it when I have a margarita craving : ) 

Add simple syrup and one cup of blueberries to a blender.  Pulse until combined.

Before

After---the color is gorgeous!

 Fill a glass with ice.  Add all ingredients.  Stir/Shake.  Enjoy!!!! 

Notice the flecks of blueberry and THE COLOR! So refreshing :)


I think this would have been fabulous with mint, but alas, I didn't have any mint.  So I added an extra half a shot of tequila to balance it out (....). 

Delish! Belle would definitely approve!