I don't drink much for various reasons, but for some reason when it's over 85 degrees (and preferably over 90), I thirst for a cocktail. Ah, the joys of living without air conditioning. I think the evolution of the habit is due to the fact that when it's very hot, light reading is a necessity. And what could be lighter than P.G. Wodehouse? In between the hijinking, Wodehouse characters are always having a tipple.
I made Lime Rum Shrub last week, with a slight modification--I only had 2 cups or so of rum, so this is heavy on the sugared lime juice. It's ready to drink, but it's not hot enough, blast it!
Other cocktails for summer? I like this Gin, Tea & Lemon Fizz, but the name is uninspiring. The Presbyterian is wonderfully evocative, but I wonder what's in a Catholic? Or an Episcopalian? But anyway, a twist on the classic bourbon and gingerale is always welcome. I like mine with no soda, and a lemon or lime twist plus the maraschino cherry.
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