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Writer's pictureCaroline La Voie

Go Climb a Tree

AKA Skip and Go Naked (or a Vodka Shandy)

Yipee - it is just about May! California is still sheltering though. Our governor has thoughtfully provided us with a list of activities we are allowed to do as the weather turns warm and summer-like, including, yes, climbing trees. Here is a summer cocktail from my friend Laura. It is easy to make and is perfect on a warm, almost-summer, sheltering night. Will be great for when we are back on the beach at Tahoe too. And a fun option (for when we are back in large groups) is to make a batch of it (see below).



yields one drink

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka (Tito's is a nice choice)

  • 1/2 cup lemonade

  • Ice

  • 1 beer chilled (a light beer is best)

  • Lemon wedge to garnish

Preparation


  • In a shaker, add vodka and lemonade and ice

  • Shake until well-chilled

  • Strain into a tall glass with ice

  • Add beer to top off - about a 1/2 cup

  • Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately



Batch Alternative


6 cans light beer

1 can frozen lemonade concentrate

1 1/2 cups vodka

ice

lemon wedges

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