Today was a good day. After feeding Piper her second breakfast and showering, we drove to the Hill so try Bayou Bakery. Teresa loves and misses New Orleans almost as much as I do and she needed a fix. Piper slept on the drive down, through lunch, and almost all the way home.
I had a shrimp roll, gumbo and an Abita Amber. T had jambalaya, beignets, and an Abita Strawberry. The food was good. It wasn't anything to write home about but it scratched the NOLA itch. After lunch we fed Piper and took turns napping. Then I cleaned and vacuumed while T fed and rocked Piper to sleep.
After all that cleaning I needed a drink. I've made a White Lady before but I only had Tanqueray for the gin. I love Tanqueray for its assertive flavor, which is really ideal for a gin and tonic -- a drink which I really enjoy for its simplicity and drink frequently in the summer. However, Tanqueray is not good for a White Lady, it overpowers the entire drink and makes it taste like a terrible martini. This time I made my White Lady with Beef Eater. Don't worry, I haven't given up on Tanqueray, I still have it for gin and tonics.
We're both worried that so much sleeping during the day is going to lead to a long night. If we have a long night, I might just make myself another drink.
White Lady
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce lemon juice
Shake hard, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a twist.
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