Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Beat the heat with this fabulous cooler!!!!


3/4 cup frozen raspberries
3 1/2 (12oz) bottles of beer, chilled
1 (12 oz.) container frozen raspberry concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup vodka
Garnish with Lemon and lime slices

1. Stir together raspberries, beer, thawed concentrate, and vodka.

2. Served over ice and garnish with lemon or lime slices.

3. To make ahead, stir together concentrate and vodka in a large container.
chill up to 3 days. Stir in raspberries and beer just before serving.

Shrimp, Watermelon, and Avocado Salad

This is a sneek peak at a recipe from my new favorite cookbook.

Meals made Easy by Real Simple. Book is available at Saucy's Cottage at Shady Hollow Flee

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1 1-pound package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 avocados, cubed

2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Juice of one lime

1 teaspoon honey

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Place the shrimp, watermelon, onion, cilantro, jalapenos, and avocados in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. Set aside for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving suggestions: Chill. Serve in beautiful glass bowl, or in individual glass containers such as martini glasses, ramekins, 1/2 pint jars. Fun presentation for your next party.

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