From Rachel's Kitchen: Blueberry Mojitos!

It's blueberry season -

they are sweet and the perfect pairing partner

to a refreshing mojito.

Mojitos in my book scream

* Warm Weather *

and in the summer, when fresh mint is

readily available in my herb garden,

they are a definite entertaining and hostessing YES.

Forget 'You had me at hello'

I'm all...

'You had me at mojito.'

What You'll Need:

1. Handful of fresh blueberries (Some for simple syrup, some to muddle)

2. Mint Leaves

3. 1 Large Lime Wedge

4. Blueberry Simple Syrup

5. 2 oz. Rum

6. 4 oz. Club Soda (Polar's 'Triple Berry' Seltzer worked wonders!)

7. Ice

Blueberry Simple Syrup: Very Easy! 

1 Cup Blueberries + 1 Cup Sugar + 1 Cup Water 

Boil together in a saucepan until your blueberries are soft and mushy. You can use a fork to pop them if they need a little assistance de-juicing. Strain the mixture, tossing the blueberry jam and you have your blueberry simple syrup! :)

Making Blueberry Simple Syrup

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle blueberries and mint together. 
2. Add a splash of club soda, ice, blueberry simple syrup, and rum and SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE.
3. Strain into an ice-filled mason jar and top off with club soda. Add some fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint to garnish.

Muddling Blueberries & Mint

Blueberry Mojitos.

No Mason Jars? Don't fret, my little pet. Blueberry Mojitos look great in regular glasses too!

This is the perfect spring/summer beach cocktail.

Enjoy!

xo,

Rach

Recipe From: Sugar & Charm Blog

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Blue Mason Jars

It's no secret I'm a fan of mason jars - 

there is just so much you can do with them,

as I've blogged about here.

You can serve lemonade and other
  summer-inspired beverages , 

shakes, desserts, even candles!

I'm planning a Spring-themed tea party for 

my girlfriends and I, and recently revisited my

Bad Girls Tea Party 

pinboard on Pinterest.

 I remembered pinning these adorable teal colored
 mason jars and fresh flowers as an idea for centerpieces!

I love the contrast in color between the flowers and jar

and the teal color of the mason jars reminds me 

of beach glass.

Teal Mason Jar + Flowers from Pinterest.

However, I couldn't find any mason jars in this cool color.

Fast forward to last night:

I'm on Paper-Source referencing the price 

of some items I recently purchased that I blogged about here

and I came across these.

Anniversary Mason Jars:

 Available for only one year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the perfect mason jar, Ball is producing their iconic pint jars in a beautiful blue color. Perfect for all your summer entertaining! Made in the USA.

Not exact replicas but pretty close [!]

Sold! :)

Pack of 6, $17.95

Do you love them too?

It's okay if I'm the only freak that can't
get my hands on enough mason jars.
In fact, I'm feeling a bit parched as we speak.

Arnold Palmer via Mason Jar, anyone?

xo,

Rach