Predictable. A Valentine’s something or another the day before. Well this year it’s a Valentine’s cocktail. I think you’ll like the blood orange against the basil and the margarita meets French kiss cocktail combination. It’s not dessert because I couldn’t get around to photographing it, that’s the downside of being a slower shooter and having a 9-5’r that only allows me to photograph on the weekend.
French Kiss Margarita
I know, I’m such an excuse maker.
Well here’s another one: I’m cutting this post short—struggling with a personal issue that has me heavy. I ‘m sorry, I just don’t have it in me to be up and conversational.
Cheers, to a forward looking statement that tomorrow will be better than today.
French Kiss Margarita
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 4 basil leaves
- 8 ounces blood orange juice
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 4 ounces Anejo tequila
- 2 ounces sweet vermouth
Directions:
Muddle basil in blood orange juice. Add in remaining ingredients stir and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Welcome to my cozy corner where baking meets random thoughts and musings. I’m a self-taught baker sharing all things sweet (and some savory—okay, and cocktails) with a whisk in one hand and a camera in the other. 
Will be praying for you.
Your blog is your space, say (or don’t say) whatever you want. We’re all here for you, rooting for you!
I agree with Amanda. I mean don’t get too personal but people like to see the human side of us from time to time. It’s how we connect with them on a deeper level. Sorry you’re going through something rough. This too shall pass. Love the cocktail! Cheers!
this is the ultimate drink name. LOVE it and so perfect for tomorrow! this is your blog – do what you want. curse, be unprofessional – we all know the real you and those who think otherwise shouldn’t be here
Your photography makes me so happy Naomi
xoxo
I’ll take a french kiss or two…..
I just received some blood oranges in my CSA…I’m going to have to try out this cocktail!
I agree with Julie!! Do whatcha want
And I am loving this cocktail! So right up my alley!
These photos!!!! Absolutely stunning.
Gorgeous drink (I love the name!). This is your space – share whatever you wish.
Your blog, your space….say what you like! We all have those king of days
Not that it’s all about me or anything….but….I was planning on having blood orange margaritas as a signature drink at my wedding….This is TOO perfect!
These are worth double fisting….
Have another drink and we will see you Saturday.
I just found your blog and love the recipes. When I tried to subscribe, a message popped up and said that your page no longer exists–I hope it’s just a technical error. Feel better!
Love the name, the drink and the photos (like always)! Hope you are feeling better soon. We all have those kinds of days!!
I love this! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a night with your girlfriends!
Drink up buttercup. A lovely photo of what is obviously not so lovely a day, and we allllll have them. Cheers to a new day.
i’m getting very thirsty…
Be well. Thank you for the recipe. Namaste.
Hope that you’re all better by now and the margarita (or a few) probably are just what the doctor ordered
Hope things are okay…please call or text if you need to talk! xoxo
These photographs are stunning!!
I can’t get over how much I love, LOVE your photographs. They’re sensational.
I hope you that you are o.k., and everything gets better really soon.
hoping that tomorrow is better for you – i’m in the same boat.
in other news, this cocktail looks gorgeous! and i totally feel you on the 9-5 stuff (or 8-5 for me! boo).
Naomi replied: — February 15th, 2013 @ 10:20 pm
Brandi- Hugs to you. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you to.
Sorry. You know I am just an email or text or call away… and always happy to lend an ear to you. Praying you have a lighter heart today…
Ok, so I can’t even tell you how much I wish I was sippin’ on one of these right now. Pinning for future making!
Gorgeous! Hope things get better.
Thank you for this post, I truly admire your honesty. I struggle with writing how I’m really feeling in my blog, for fear of being negative or a downer, but it’s true, we all have bad days and it’s comforting and inspiring to see someone having a bad day and not trying to mask it.
I really hope things are on the up and up, and you’re having a beautiful day today! Your photos are amazing and one day I hope to be able to bake and take photos as awesome as yours.
That French Kiss Margarita looks amazing! Basil and Blood Orange Juice – sounds like an incredibly tempting combination. I’m always a sucker for Blood Orange, because I feel like it’s so much juicier and bursting with flavor. Tequila + Sweet Vermouth, too? Need to try!!
Lovely pictures, by the way!
I love your blog! it’s amazing!!! Inspiring!!
Beautiful pictures!