What To Do?

I'm fine after my crazy jog the other day. The IcyHot did the trick. I didn't run Wednesday, but got back on the track Thursday and Friday. I didn't push myself too hard. So, I'm rolling my ankle...no pain. I'm flexing my knee...no pain! Woohoo! I want to go hiking this weekend, but I can't seem to get Lee motivated today. Fine. I'll motivate him in the yard with a beer in his hand around noon. We need to finish taking down the railing and pergola on the back deck, for the addition of a metal roof. I can't frickin' wait to set that up like a new room to entertain. It's going to be a lot nicer out there this year. Over the past few years it's been too hot for me to lay out in the sun like I used to. The back deck is useless. I'm getting old. Give me a roof, a ceiling fan and a mint julep, please.

Mmmmm, Mint Juleps!

* 10 mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
* 1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
* Seltzer water
* Crushed ice
* 2 1/2 ounces Jack Daniels

Directions

Place the mint leaves in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and top with the sugar. Muddle these together until the leaves begin to break down. Add a splash of seltzer water, fill the glass 3/4 full with crushed ice, and add the bourbon. Top with another splash of seltzer, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

Oooohhh, Whiskey Sour! Want this one, too!

* 3/4 cup whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey)
* 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
* 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
* 2/3 cup sugar syrup (see note)
* Ice cubes
* Maraschino cherries

Directions

Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and pour in the drink mix 2/3 full. Shake for 15 seconds and pour into glasses. Add a maraschino cherry and serve ice cold.

Note: To make the sugar syrup, bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Chill before using.