In a blog post in 2014 on hernow defunct lifestyle site,The Tig, Meghan wrote about her favorite summery traditions.
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She went on to tee up her signature summer drink — and included a nod to her “love of all things” British.
“And while I generally opt to whet my whistle with a glass of rosé or crisp Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes the day calls for a cocktail. Cue The TIG Cup,” she continued. “Having a love of all things Brit, I wanted to do a twist on their signature Pimm’s Cup.
“Using cues from the season, with fresh and vibrant farmers’ market ingredients, this drink will whet your whistle and keep you cool during those long summer days turned nights. This is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and a nod to the fresh picked flavors of the season. Cheers!”
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Meghan and Harry recently traveled to Nicein the south of France for an overseas vacation with their 3-month-old son. Their arrival in the French Riviera came just two days after they arrived back from Ibiza, where they took a break around August 4, when Meghan celebrated her 38th birthday.
This isn’t the only travel on the Sussexes’ calendar. They are also expected to use part of their summer holiday to head to Balmoral Castle to spend time withQueen Elizabethand other members of the royal family. Next month, they will embark on a long-haul flight to Africa for Archie’s first official overseas visit.
Check out Meghan’s “Tig Cup” recipe below:
DIRECTIONS1. Stack a sprinkling of the cucumber/mint/celery/radish/lime into the glass. Fill glass with ice.2. In a shaker, add a couple ounces of gin and a splash of the maraschino cherry liqueur.
Don’t be scared on the name of the latter – I personally loathe syrupy sweet drinks but this has just enough of a subtle sweetness that it really acts as more of a back note in the drink. Plus the maraschino cherry of it all reminds me of drinking Shirley temples as a little girl. My, have we grown up.
I don’t gravitate to the taste of tonic so I always go heavier on the soda, but feel free to reverse the measurements of these two, or play around with it to taste.
- Strain the gin and liqueur mixture into the two glasses, splitting equally. Finish each drink with a twist of the grapefruit over the top.
This is also a great and easy drink to make as a pitcher for friends
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source: people.com
