Friends

Beau and I had dinner last night at Charleston Grill with our friends, Martin and Ivania, Josh and Kelly. Josh and Kelly are moving to DC this week and it was a kind of farewell dinner for them. We had a great time getting all dressed up, eating great food and most of all, enjoying our friends for hours! Granted, they are new friends to me, having married Beau, but so glad they’re in my life. And although it was such a joy-filled evening, Beau and I are sad to see them go. Next month we will be saying goodbye to Martin and Ivania as well. Which makes us even more sad.

 

“Here’s to Them” Lemongrass Mojito

 

2 lemongrass stalks

6 large fresh mint leaves

3 T sugar

6 T white rum

3 T fresh lime juice

Ice cubes

1 c chilled club soda

 

Microwave lemongrass on high for 40 seconds. Cut bottom 7 inches from each stalk. Slice thinly (save tops for garnish). Combine sliced lemongrass, mint and sugar in shaker; mash well with muddler or wooden spoon. Add rum and lime juice; mash until all sugar dissolves. Strain into 2 highball glasses. Fill with ice; top with club soda. Garnish with lemongrass tops.