Anyone can recite the common line, "if life gives you lemons, you make some lemonade" bit to incite positive inspiration to help someone who is struggling or is feeling a little low. Well, I gave myself a present of fresh lemons to lift my mood with the winter slump. Why not just have some lemons around to be reminded of that cheery color during these grey months?
I decided to do just that and to house them in a bright green ceramic bowl on the kitchen table. I not only bought some lemons to help cheer myself up a little with some gorgeous yellow, but to also help boost my body with fresh citrus juice. I can also honestly say, I also had some added inspiration from a lemon whiskey sour recipe I found too. I used regular lemons in the recipe, since I couldn't locate any Meyers lemons locally (which were still tasty) and some Crown Royal blended Canadian whiskey. The C.R. mixed well with the lemons and I recommend it for this recipe. However, I would be interested in trying this recipe out with an Irish Whiskey or another Canadian, such as Yukon Jack (named after writer Jack London).
A little early spring cleaning, a fresh pop of color from some lemons in a brightly colored bowl, and a newly found citrus cocktail are helping to make the greys of winter a bit more bearable. If you're looking for a new cocktail or just a simple, cheap pop of bright color in your abode, I recommend adding some lemons or other citrus fruit into your life.
-Caroline
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