Thursday, July 9, 2015

Strawberry Daiquiri #recipe to Celebrate FATAL RESERVATIONS @LucyBurdette






LUCY BURDETTE:  Whoo-hoo, FATAL RESERVATIONS is definitely here! And so we are definitely celebrating this week!

I'll pause for a minute to make sure you ordered your copy...and then on to celebrating with strawberry daiquiris!




For the first time ever, we had a super-duper crop of strawberries in our garden. We ate them every which way, and shared quite a few with a cheeky chipmunk, whose MO was to take a bite out of as many as he could reach. 

Of course I made three different versions of strawberry cake, and you'll see two of them soon.  But I decided the daiquiri recipe was the most festive--and perfect for sipping while reading...

Ingredients for One Daiquiri

1-2 oz rum (we used Pusser's, but a light rum would be fine too)

1/2 oz triple sec

1/2 lime, squeezed

1/2 teaspoon sugar (you may want a little more)

1 cup or so ice cubes

1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen

And here's how to make it: Put everything in the blender and whir! I had frozen some of our strawberry crop last week, so we used those. If you use fresh strawberries, you may need to adjust the ice. Garnish with a fresh berry and a mint leaf.

Hope you enjoy the drink--and the book!








FATAL RESERVATIONS is on bookshelves now! And you can follow Lucy on Facebook,

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And big congrats to Leslie Budewitz, whose BUTTER OFF DEAD is in bookstores now too!

25 comments:

  1. I bet its' amazing with your homegrown strawberries!

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    1. Oh yes, they were wonderful. But I enjoyed the cake even more:). That recipe coming soon!

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  2. I had to cancel my order when I won your book last week. I own all your books and I'll leave a review as a thank you when I receive the book. I enjoy your blogs and your books. I may try this recipe tonight. I have all the ingredients.

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  3. A marvelous book to read while sipping this refreshing sounding drink.
    Congratulations!

    Sue F you could have donated one of the books to your library.

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    1. Great suggestion Libby, or pass it on to a mystery-crazy friend:)

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    2. I do donate books that I don't want to keep Of course, that doesn't include yours.
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    3. I had a ripe mango from the yard (yes, I know--it's a tough life) and used it instead of the strawberries.
      Not having a blender (my son broke the container of one and lost the lid of the other) I used an immersion blender.
      It worked beautifully.
      Just needed a little more lime (mine was a little old and not as juicy as it might have been).
      Thanks for the inspiration.l

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  4. Yum! Love this. A toast to you. Just got my copy last night! Can't wait to read it.

    ~ Daryl

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  5. Oh, gosh -- I almost posted a strawberry champagne cocktail recipe this week! Clearly the season -- yummm!

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    1. sadly the plants are starting to fizzle, but it's been a super season!

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  6. Congrats on your new release, Lucy! And pass a strawberry margarita, please. I'd love to join you in toasting FATAL RESERVATIONS!

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  7. Congrats on Fatal Reservations, my friend! Really looking forward to it. And this strawberry daiquiri is a celebration in itself!

    XO

    MJ

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  8. GORGEOUS - oh my goodness! Lovely recipe and photos, absolutely perfect for a warm summer day. All I need is a beach chair, AND your terrific new mystery FATAL RESERVATIONS. Now I can drink and read with plenty of joy...

    Cheers and congrats on the new book!
    ~ Cleo

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  9. Your strawberries are gorgeous, and I have all the ingredients at home---a liquid dinner it is, lol! :-)

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  10. And congratulations on your newest release - I'm looking forward to reading it! :-)

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  11. Congrats on your new book! I am looking forward to reading it. The strawberries look amazing! crossxjo@hotmail.com

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  12. Congrats to you and your latest release, I think I would really enjoy reading it! carter.karen@gmail.com

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  13. I've already got my copy! I don't have a lime or any triple sec on hand, so I'll content myself with nibbling a few fresh strawberries with my tea as I read. Cheers!

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  14. I love your books and haven't read this one yet. Thank you for such good stories.
    Slpetera@yahoo.com

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  15. I could definitely enjoy sitting in my outside recliner with this luscious drink and a copy of Fatal Reservations in my other hand. Perfect scenario wishing it were reality!!!!

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