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Strawberry Banana Pomegranate Cocktail

On Friday, I rushed into my kids’ school to pick them up and passed a friend with her kids leaving. “We’ll be playing outside for awhile,” she said. I responded with something like “Fun!” thinking that I just couldn’t. In my head, I thought about I had to get back to work. I couldn’t lose that time because I wanted to have a relaxed weekend where the kids and I could have fun without work catch up hanging over my head. But as the kids and I walked outside moments later, the warm air and sounds of laughter hit me. Why did I need to rush off so that we could have fun later, when it was right there waiting for us? So when the kids eagerly asked if we could stay and play in the school yard, I said yes.

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am not easily swayed when I make a decision. So, that certainty that we needed to go should have been it. But this was different. In fact, it’s part of a larger life theme for me lately. I’m making a big effort to slow down and enjoy the moments. To accept the chances for fun when they arise, instead of trying to force fun into the times I designate for it.

This shift is doing wonders for my psyche. I’ve been reading more, reassessing my work life and taking more time to play with the kids. And I have been literally counting down the days to summer vacation (is it here yet?). I literally can’t wait. Most importantly, I have been happier — and that happiness rubs off on everyone.

In the meantime, while we wait for our summer break to arrive, I am enjoying a cocktail now and again and savoring life’s little moments — like the kids saddling up to the counter to wash potatoes and kale for dinner.

Let’s get to the cocktail, shall we?

It’s a Strawberry Banana Pomegranate Cocktail. Some might even call it a martini, but I am a martini purist and could never call something like this one. But serving it in a martini glass? Nothing wrong with that. It’s pretty!

Anyway, this chilly cocktail (it’s almost a slushie!) is sweet, fruity and has a hint of tang.

This is made in a blender because you swirl ice into it to give it that icy, frostiness to it. Most of the time when I use my blender, it’s to make something for my kids. Milkshakes or smoothies or something like that. But for summertime, my blender comes in super handy for making really refreshing frosty cocktails like this. And the fact that you can just toss a bunch of ingredients in, push a button and have an amazing drink is pretty cool too.

Anyway, if you are looking for something fun and fruity to sip on in the evening, this is just right. It might just be my go-to cocktail for summer 2012.

What’s your go-to evening drink in the summertime?

Yield: 1 serving

Strawberry Banana Pomegranate Cocktail

Strawberry Banana Pomegranate Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 cup halved fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 oz pineapple flavored vodka
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend to smooth. Enjoy (responsibly, of course).

Teresa

Thursday 22nd of May 2014

This cocktail sounds amazing! I applaud you on your efforts to slow down - that's something I definitely need to work on.

Sarah W. Caron

Thursday 22nd of May 2014

Thank you, Teresa. I can honestly say that I have never regretted my efforts to slow down one bit. It only made life better.

Rachel Cooks

Monday 11th of June 2012

This looks so refreshing and I bet it would be great virgin too, with a splash of pineapple juice instead of vodka. Love the photos!

Sarah W. Caron

Monday 11th of June 2012

Yup -- It would totally work virgin too, Rachel! Thanks!

Minnie@thelady8home

Monday 11th of June 2012

You are not alone in this rat race everyday. I had my kids go into the pool yesterday afternoon after reopening it for the summer. I had guests coming, food sitting on the stove, loads of cleaning up to do, finish something else etc etc. I couldn't, just couldn't hang out with them, first to make sure they didn't drown fighting in the pool, and then to simply hang out with them, watching them having fun.

I couldn't right? Wrong! I could, I did, had a blast. I had to literally bulldoze through my chores, but it was worth every moment.

Sarah W. Caron

Monday 11th of June 2012

Love that story, Minnie! And yes, that's exactly it.

Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef

Sunday 10th of June 2012

I need to learn to relax and enjoy more moments like you did. I'm not very good at it at all. I've got books on the bedside table and by the time I finally get there, I'm exhausted. All I find time (make time) for are cookbooks. I will take a page from your notebook of life and begin to change my ways.

Sarah W. Caron

Sunday 10th of June 2012

Maureen, let me know how it goes!

Kate

Sunday 10th of June 2012

Mine's still a bit to little for the playground, but I do love watching parents stay and play with their kids.

Sarah W. Caron

Sunday 10th of June 2012

For a long while, I just wasn't into the whole hanging out after school thing. But things have changed and I enjoy it too -- there's a lot of socializing for parents and kids to be had in the school yard after school.

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