Mojito Madness

What I'm wearing:
*Madewell Chambray Dress (similar here and here)
*anthropologie Whispering Breeze Scarf in Turquoise (similar here)
*anthropologie Tangled Treasure Sandals
*Rebecca Minkoff Studded Nikki in Almond (similar here and here)

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Mine was fantastic, spent some quality time with friends and enjoyed the lovely weather. I have gotten so much wear out of the Tangled Treasure Sandals already! They are pretty comfortable and I just wear them with just about everything. This denim dress is just an easy one to throw on and be out the door. I thought the turquoise scarf added some fun color, you can't tell really in these photos but there are metallic threads running through this infinity scarf. I'm obsessed with lightweight infinity scarves right now, I just find them very easy to wear.

Now that its warm outside I find myself wanting something cool and refreshing to drink. My summer favorite is the mojito! There are several elements to the mojito that I love: the fizziness, the limes, and the mint! I know people either love it or hate it, but I just love the mint in it. Yesterday my friend P had the brilliant idea of making our own mojitos. They were just as delicious at home as they would be served at a poolside bar.

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 a lime (I like putting extra lime in)
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• Ice
• 1 1/2 oz. light rum (I used Bacardi)
• Club soda
• Lime wedge and mint sprig (for garnish)

In a tall glass, muddle or mash together the mint leaves and lime. Add the simple syrup or sugar and fill the glass with ice. Add the rum and top with club soda, stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.

A variation that I really enjoy is topping off the drink with a bit of ginger beer. Adds a bit of interesting flavor!

What is your summer drink of choice? My other favorite is the Dark n Stormy (dark rum + ginger beer + lime).

PS. My Liberty of London for Target giveaway ends on Wednesday! Super easy to enter here.