The Mrs. is a simple mix of the sophisticated Lillet Blanc, tonic water, and grapefruit bitters. It's a crisp, refreshing, sexy Lillet Blanc cocktail.
Mr. Bliss and We dated for a long time before we got married. Eight years. And within those eight years, we took a few breaks of the Ross & Rachel variety. Except there were no random babies conceived during any of those breaks (that We know of).
Marriage is a big deal, and We always knew We wanted to have kids, but somewhere along the way We questioned the presence of marriage in the life. Did We truly want to me someone's wife, some guys's Mrs. so-and-so? Why would We change the name? The name was the identity, and We clung to the independence and identity fiercely.
So when the Mister whisked me off to a wine country weekend, and asked me to be his wife, We didn't hesitate. We said yes. Because We had several years to contemplate the decision. Several years in which he and We were able to grow together, and individually. Several years in which we were able to define our own life goals and blend them into a life that combined joined interests and a balance of independence.
In March of 2001, We became a Mrs. It was, as they say, one of the best days of the life. Our wedding day was filled with friends and family from so many seasons of our lives – both apart and together. It was filled with hope, laughter, adventure, hilarious mishaps, and vows for more of the same.
So this Mixology Monday is a cheers to all of the Mrs. out there.
Mixology Monday: The Mrs. Cocktail
Are you a Mrs? There's something fantastically mysterious yet familiar, calming yet sizzling, sexy yet demure about being a Mrs.
It's like having a dual identity: me/me and me/you; complex and yet, not.
That's what this cocktail, The Mrs., is like. The leading lady is Lillet Blanc, it's equal partner – tonic water, and the unexpected splash of grapefruit bitters.
We use grapefruit bitters from Portland, Oregon-based and woman-owned The Bitter Housewife. It's made from pure ingredients and enhances the elegant finish of this lillet blanc cocktail, rather than giving it a sugary coating as other bitters can.
Lillet Blanc Cocktail: The Mrs.
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1
This tasty cocktail made with lillet blanc is perfect for cocktail parties or get togethers with friends.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Lillet Blanc
- 3 oz tonic water
- 1 teaspoon Bitter Housewife grapefruit bitters
Instructions
- Pour ingredients into a champagne glass and stir.
Nutrition
Calories: 188 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Sodium: 10 mg, Sugar: 15 g, Calcium: 1 mg, Iron: 0.01 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Are you a Mrs., and if so, was the decision to change your name an simple one for you? Do you plan to be a Mrs. someday or keep your last name?
If you're a Mr., you can enjoy this drink as well. After all, a name is simply a name, right? ;)
More tasty cocktail and mocktail ideas
Thanks to The Bitter Housewife for sending me their trio of tasty bitters to try. We honestly love them all and can't wait to use them in more Mixology Monday posts in the future!
