let's talk live Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/lets-talk-live/ style + fitness Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:07:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Cocktails for the 4th and Beyond https://fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/cocktails-for-the-4th-and-beyond/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/cocktails-for-the-4th-and-beyond/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:06:07 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=13129 The Fourth of July is only a few days away and you may know where you are going to be watching the fireworks but do you know what you will be drinking? Something festive I hope! If you are still struggling for some simple yet fun ideas for your patriotic picnic or backyard bbq, here are a few cocktails that I came up with that will help you celebrate America in style.  You can also catch me making these cocktails  News Channel 8 during the  “Let’s Talk Live ” portion of the show! Watch the segment below: Blueberry Lemon Fizz      Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1 lemon thinly sliced 8 mint sprigs 4 oz vodka 1 bottle of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer Serves 4 Directions: Pour all ingredients in a pitcher and muddle together with a wooden spoon or muddler to release flavors. Add ice and stir.  Pour into cocktail glasses and garnish with more blueberries, a lemon slice and fresh mint.       Moscato Mango Wine Slushie    Ingredients: 1/2 bottle of Moscato (Mango if they have it) 1 cup of fresh or frozen mangos about 2 cups of ice Directions: Pour all ingredients into a blender and […]

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]]> https://fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/cocktails-for-the-4th-and-beyond/feed/ 0 Grand Opening of Xtend Barre Old Town https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/xtend-barre-oldtown-grand-opening/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/xtend-barre-oldtown-grand-opening/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:39:25 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=2525 We are so excited to announce the Grand Opening of Xtend Barre Old Town this Saturday June 14th! As you guys have seen from our previous posts we absolutely love Xtend Barre and knowing the fabulous owner, Natalie Strahorn, makes all this even more exciting! We are so proud of her and all her accomplishments that she has worked so hard for. This is something you won’t want to miss, promise. If you can’t make the grand opening be sure to check out the client specials at the bottom of the page to check out her chic new studio right in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and get toned up for the Summer! They are going to have three classes that day with the first starting at 8:30am followed by an Open House from 12:30-2pm for people to mingle and check out the studio. So many amazing companies are supporting their opening event including Whole Foods, Yogurtini, Barre protein bars and South Block Cafe! They will also be raffling off gift cards to Flat Iron Steak & Saloon, Xtend tanks, socks and class packages. Mimosas will be served after every class, followed by mimosas and champs during the open house…as […]

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