Y is for Yucca

It’s time for some more fond summer memories. According to the dictionary, yuccas are ornamental plants. However, last summer I discovered a much more clever, delicious meaning for the term. Our friend Bobby introduced it to us while boating one day. Here’s the recipe:

• Six lemons
• Six limes
• One cup powdered sugar
• One bottle of vodka
• Lots of ice

Halve the lemons and limes, squeeze and add them into a large glass jar. Add the entire bottle of vodka and powdered sugar. Pack the jar to the top full of ice. Seal with a tight lid and wrap with a towel. Now comes the fun part, which is most entertaining if you’re on a boat or sitting around a campfire with friends. Each person takes turns shaking the jar for approximately 30 seconds. Repeat as needed until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes.

When you unwrap the towel, you are greeted with a frosty jar of deliciousness. The concoction is ice cold and refreshing, and tastes just like sweet lemonade. You wouldn’t even guess that it contains alcohol. Everyone takes turns sipping until the jar is empty, but be careful not to drink too much… even though it doesn’t seem like it, you’re basically drinking straight vodka, although it tastes like a citrusy slice of heaven.

Cheers!