Moms Gone Wild?

The other day I was contemplating the promises of Spring: the freshness, the eventual advent of Summer (sooner or later, you betcha) and all the possibilities the above entails.

Which got me to thinking, Dear Hearts, that it's time for another edition of Moms Gone Wild. Or, if you prefer, Mommy Recess.

While trolling the blogosphere the other day, I came across the most delightful of concoctions. Here is a "receipt," as my Nana used to say, which might come in handy during the evening after a harried day.

This delightfully cool beverage is brought to you courtesy of Momlogic. So is the pretty photo. She has a couple more MOMgaritas posted over there, as well. And, please remember: Those sweet-flavored POPrs make delicious, fun rimming material!

Sangria Margarita
(perfect for Cinco de Mayo!)

Ingredients:

8 oz tequila
2. 12 oz margarita mix
3. 2 oz lime juice
4. 3 oz triple sec
5.4 oz sangria mix (not sangria with wine)

Preparation:
1. Pour tequila, margarita mix, lime juice, and triple sec into a blender with ice and blend.
2. Pour the mixture into the glass until 2/3 full, add the sangria mix.

Wordful Wednesday: Mommy Recess

Recent research shows that recess is good for our kids. That's a big "duh" now, I think. In fact, I think we can extrapolate those findings and apply them to Mommies, too.

While exploring the Web for "adult beverage" recipes, I came upon this site. It features "Momtinis" in various incarnations and flavors. Here's one that just might be What the Doctor Ordered:

Pudding Shots (c/o Squidoo)

Basic recipe:
1 (3 1/2-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup Irish cream
8 ounces Extra Cool Whip

Directions:
1. Mix pudding and milk until well-blended.
2. Add vodka and Irish cream, mix well.
3. Fold in Cool Whip.
4. Divide into individual servings.
5. Keep in freezer.

Squidoo suggests you could use Kahlua with the Irish Cream (or instead of). Also, Chambord with cheesecake pudding, or root beer schnapps with vanilla pudding?

I suggest garnishing this particular "Momtini" with one of the sweet-flavored Pop'rs. I'm thinking this just might be the ticket to a fun Mom's Night In when Dad is On Duty...send them to a movie and Chuck E. Cheese, while you and The Ladies "indulge."

I'm adding this recipe to Aunt Julie's Kitchen. If anyone think of any variations, please let me know. Playing along today with Angie and her Wordful Wednesday. Time to get loose!