My sister and I have officially dubbed Thursday evenings on the ranch as “thirsty Thursdays”. Summers in Montana are fleeting. And I’ve forgotten how busy things get on the ranch during these warm and enjoyable months. So, we decided to dedicate one night a week that we will slow down, relax, and concoct a tasty summer cocktail that we can enjoy on the deck. Last week I whipped up what I called a “strawberry slammer”. Check out my instagram page for the recipe.

This week is a watermelon and lime margarita. It is very refreshing and perfect for these hot summer nights we’ve been experiencing lately. I thought I left the sweltering heat behind in Sacramento. Not so. I had sliced a watermelon earlier in the week and so a good bit of the juices sat at the bottom of my container in the fridge. I strained the juice and squeezed some limes. Seriously. It was that easy. Just be careful that you don’t overpower the watermelon flavor with too much lime juice. Oh, and don’t forget the tequila!