On Christmas Eve, while you were gathered around your family and friends – we were on a train. We were coming home from visiting family.
While listening to the rhythm of the steel wheels on the ribbons of track, we watched the lights of the city disappear behind us, thoughts of the Christmas Eve travelers filled my head.
We watched them relive the emotional experience of how he thought he had lost her – he would choke back his tears as he told her, “I am so sorry.”
Long ago in a little Missouri town lived the most beautiful couple we have ever known.
They had just celebrated 50 years together when our young family of 4 moved into the modest, 100 year old farmhouse across the street from their cattle ranch.
Celebrations are our specialty. A new haircut – Cheers! The puppy went potty outdoors – Salud! A full moon, a crescent moon, a shooting star, a sunset, the north wind, you get the idea… Raise your glass to Celebrate LIFE.
We have fun experimenting with various drinks and have created some amazing concoctions.
You have hit the jackpot today my friends because I am sharing the best of those concoctions with you – just in time for you to impress your Christmas party guests.
Mix together in a large pitcher
1 – 12 oz can of frozen limeade concentrate
using same can
1 to 1 1/2 can Tequila – adjust depending on your taste
1/2 can Triple Sec or other Orange Liquor
2 cans water
Rim glass with Lime & Margarita Salt
Pour over ice and garnish with lime
Warning – these are the best Margaritas – don’t let the good taste fool you!
A LODGE FAVORITE – – Oh Baby!!
***** Note – measure your shot glass – ours are 1 shot = 2 oz *****
Half Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
Add 3 oz of milk – we use 2%
2 oz of Creme de Cocoa
2 oz of Vodka
1 oz of Creme de Mint (use the clear one – the green tastes the same but the color is less appealing)
Shake Shake Shake – and pour through strainer into glass
Garnish with mint sprigs and/or chocolate bar shavings
Make hot chocolate like you normally do – I am into easy – Swiss Miss works great
add to each cup
1 oz Creme de Mint (clear)
2 oz Vodka
Garnish with marsh mellows and a small candy cane
Ummm… Warmth from your freezer – Yes, keep it in the freezer – smooth enough to drink straight.
The ONE wine I have to mention is this one.
This is not our concoction – but Jim’s over at Traver Home Winery.
The name of this wine is irresistible to any dog lover – we love it and our guests love it.
You can check out the website here – traverhomewinery.com
Tell Jim hello from the Lost Mule Lodge.
For more drink options, go to Pinterest – search Lost Mule Lodge and find my board Day Drinkin’.
All photos, thoughts, experiences and opinions are my own.
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Less is more.
This statement really hits the nail on the head in the case of our Sunroom. It is the smallest room in the house, but it packs the mightiest wallop.
The minute you step inside – you are surrounded by nature. You will see the entire outdoors in every direction. It was a white winter wonderland. It was the first snowfall of the season.
At some point I learned to give up the pursuit of perfection. Now, I am finding the beauty of imperfections. We all hope that others will learn to embrace our own imperfections.
The Holiday’s are not always perfect. There are loved ones who are missed, and the annual game of Spades that becomes the friendly holiday Beat Down! Life is not perfection.