Emma's Cup Cocktail

It's my last night here in Seattle, and we decided to stay home for a delicious J-Ngan homemade dinner and some of Jules spectacular cocktails. The one that J, J and me are sipping in this photo is: 2/3 dry white wine, 1/3 Aperol and a generous splash of St.Germain. Shake the shit outta it to mix it and ice it, then serve strained into a cute cup. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the rind of an orange for the garnish. Enjoy, or better yet- enjoy with good friends...

Corkill + Cocktails

Watch out: Emily Corkill has arrived from NYC for one of her beach weekends at the Callahans house. When Emmy comes its a flurry of food, cocktails, random dance moves and yard sale-ing. She is a ray of sunshine in our house, and is definitely an honorary-Callahan. We've been friends since I was 17 years old, working at Braca's Cafe in Sea Isle City as a food runner. She's mayhem ... and we love her. Just what the doctor ordered....

Emmy and Mom, preparing our cocktails....

Emmy and Me...enjoying our cocktails

My darling Sarah Rohrman, teaching Emmy a few basic ballet moves to add to her repertoire....

RECIPE for Corkills delicious summer Cocktail:

• 2 parts GIN (Hendricks)
• 1 part St. Germaine (elderflower liqueur)
• splash or two of club soda
• fresh mint
• fresh lemon juice
• muddled strawberries