The contest is decided

Back on our blogiversary, we announced a “Guess the Guests” contest, the winner of which would receive the Amazing Pink Cone of Wonder (a.k.a. 2000+ yards of a cashmere-wool blend laceweight yarn in hot pink):
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Sarah made her Handsome Triangle out of this stuff and it is…otherworldly. As its earthly curator, I have kept this cone wrapped, so its full wonder is not quite apparent in this photo.

I would have announced the winner much earlier, but I was extremely busy partying, attaching eight-point bustles, learning how to run recalcitrant new appliances (more on that later), kicking Craphound to the curb, and mastering a foolproof recipe for our preferred “adult beverage” of the summer—the fresh whiskey sour.

What? Why, yes, I will share my newfound wisdom. After all, even if you don’t have a landlord like Craphound, you undoubtedly have some insufferable peckerwood in your life who makes your day seem long and your need for a whiskey sour very great.

Here’s what you do to make about four cocktails:
Combine 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice;
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice;
1 cup of simple syrup (made by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and heating over low to medium heat until the sugar dissolves);
3/4 cup Jack Daniels.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour this combo of ingredients over the ice. Shake vigorously for about half a minute. Strain the shaken cocktail into a cool glass and add a maraschino cherry (or four).

Now that everyone has a drink, we do in fact have a winner. Naturally, there must be a drum roll (what else?)…and the winner of the Amazing Pink Cone of Wonder is…

Kristy!

Get in touch, will ya, Kristy? And I’ll send you your prize.

5 Responses to “The contest is decided”

  1. Kristy Says:

    That looks like it would be a great summer drink! I’m partial to a gin & tonic, but this could be a nice change.

    I’m looking forward to seeing the Pink Cone of Wonder in person 🙂

  2. Kristy Says:

    That looks like it would be a great summer drink! I’m partial to a gin & tonic, but this could be a nice change.

    I’m looking forward to seeing the Pink Cone of Wonder in person 🙂 Thanks Ellen!

  3. Marsha Says:

    Having already confessed here that I was obsessed with winning the wedding-reception-reception guest count lotto, I now have to confess to a tiny bit of relief at not winning. After all, I had bragged that I would undertake a lace item with the pink cone of wonder. As I am currently humbled by a pair of children’s socks, I feel like I’ve been given a reprieve! Congratulations Kristy!

    Here is my summer drink of choice, which I was introduced to at a Quilt Retreat by a very with-it senior citizen:

    Gray Goose Cosmo
    1.5 oz gray goose vodka or other good brand
    1 oz Coitreau or Triple Sec
    1/4 oz Rosa’s lime juice
    Tiniest splash of cranberry juice

    Mix all in cocktail shaker over ice and strain. You will feel like you are Sarah Jessica Parker!

  4. Hanna Says:

    Ah, yum, whiskey sours. Thanks! Perfect late summer drink (not there yet, I know, but we’re nearing it).

    For early summer, I was mixing up mojitos by the pitcher. And in doing so, I realized a short cut for simple syrup: nuke it! So much easier than dealing with the stove in hot weather, I think.

  5. Rima Says:

    Congratulations Kristy!!
    I tried the whiskey sour recipe last night. Wonderful! Thanks for the recipe. I have never made the simple syrup before. Double batches help : )