When life gives you lemons... make Lemonade!!!

2 cups water
1 cup ice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 ounces vodka
1 lemon sliced into rings

In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a simmer. Cook until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. Fill a large pitcher with ice, stir in simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, lemon rings and enjoy.

This sounds yummy!!!

Strawberry Basil Mojito

3 fresh strawberries
3-5 fresh basil leaves
2 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. white rum
crushed ice
club soda

Slice the strawberries and place at the bottom of a tall glass along with the basil leaves. Pour in the simple syrup and muddle the mixture. Stir in the rum and top with crushed ice. Top off with club soda and garnish with strawberry slices

Mom's original margarita recipe

For a long time, Mom's favorite margarita recipe has been the same:

• 3 parts tequila
• 3 parts triple sec
• 2 parts lime juice

Shake with ice. Serve in a salt-rimmed glass.

Mom is partial to Sauza Hornitos tequila, and fresh squeezed limes. 

And be warned: these things have a serious kick!