Howard Wang's Asian Pear Margarita.
June 2014
Letter from the Editor
Barbeques and neighborly patio sessions, resurrecting thebrdrive-in movie and enjoying a good book — ironically regaining life'sbrbalance while the hammock sways — I don't know about you, but I'm ready for thebrsimple joys of summer.
It's time to gather round the ice chest,brthe margarita machine or that stack of red Solo cups — whatever houses thebrlibation that brings you liberation. Like it or not, your choice says a lotbrabout you.
Tropical vacations and cruisesbraside, an umbrella drink says that you are very determined and self-aware. Inbrthe middle of a three-week stretch with the kids, you know you can't getbrthrough another day of waterparks and play dates without the sugar rush. The spikedbrsweetness of the drink making its way through the straw is nearly impossible. Nevertheless,bryou carry on through the entire ice cream headache. You are a warrior.
Fruit drinks (over ice, notbrblended) are a sign of both sophistication and pragmatism. In the winter, youbrdrink wine and scotch — served in the proper glass, of course — but it's hotbrin Texas, and you must stay hydrated and find ways to get more potassium. Yourbrbody needs its vitamins, so you eat the fruit garnish.
Beer. It's like the girl next door.brEverybody likes beer, and everyone likes you, the beer drinker. You didn't movebrto Southlake for the scenic vistas, the temperate climate or the man-made lakes.brYou moved here for your kids. You gave up proximity to family and friends tobrgive the fruit of your loins the things you never had. Your dedication tobrfamily is truly admirable.
The line is as clear as the spiritsbrthemselves — either you love liquor, or you hate it. Very few dabble. Liquor enthusiastsbrare our yoga devotees. Starting off with liquor says, “I am going to be onebrhundred percent in touch with, and accepting of, my inner demons.” The trainingbrcomes in handy, as these nights end like every yoga class, lying on the floor, eyesbrclenched, just trying to breathe.
This time of year, the nights arebrshorter and the days longer, so we've served up our list of inspired drinks. Together,brthe determined, the pragmatic and the devoted can tackle the summer solsticebrwith style. Namaste.