I'm running in the Texas Independence Relay this weekend, and from what I'm told there's a lot of running (203 miles), sweating, eating and drinking. Several people have mentioned that this seems like a stupid idea for many reasons, but I won't know until I try it, right?
We have coolers for water, alcohol, and ice. We have our wallets, our running shoes, and a few changes of clothes. We're starting in Gonzales, TX and running Saturday morning straight through Sunday afternoon all the way to La Porte, TX. What better way to refresh ourselves than with a cool, crisp, tangy adult beverage?
This Spiked Strawberry Limeade recipe is from my cousin Korey who made it for a bunch of dudes playing sports in a sort of Poor Man's Decathlon a few years ago. These big, burly men have been talking about it ever since. I doubt they put a strawberry on it, though.
I tripled this recipe for this weekend. Wish me luck!
Korey's Spiked Strawberry Limeade
1 can frozen limeade from concentrate
1 can water
1 can vodka
Strawberry Puree (Spec's sells it in a plastic bottle)
Ice
Using limeade can for all measurements, combine limeade, water, and vodka in a 2-quart pitcher. Fill can halfway with strawberry puree, then add to limeade. Stir well, then serve over ice garnished with a strawberry and sliced lime.
I am so impressed you are doing the run, I know you are going to kick some butt!!!
Love the drink, it is so easy to make and when you have left overs you can save it in the freezer for an yummy icy treat (who ever has leftovers though).
I drank the snot out of this stuff in front of big burly decathlon competitors and wasn't made fun of at all because they were all drinking it too. Yumm-eh! -Matt
I am so impressed you are doing the run, I know you are going to kick some butt!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the drink, it is so easy to make and when you have left overs you can save it in the freezer for an yummy icy treat (who ever has leftovers though).
~Korey
I did TIR in 2008! It was indeed crazy, but also a lot of fun. At least that's what I said after I recovered from lack of sleep. :)
ReplyDeleteI drank the snot out of this stuff in front of big burly decathlon competitors and wasn't made fun of at all because they were all drinking it too. Yumm-eh!
ReplyDelete-Matt