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a refresher just in time for spring cocktailin’…

28 Friday Apr 2017

Posted by theRAREbelle in what's ringin' our belle

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cocktail, cucumber, spa, Tom Collins

So Nonie-belle has been at it again…finding yet a another gem!!

She was invited to a ladies luncheon and waxed poetic over the specialty cocktail they were serving. The hostess generously provided the recipe and in true belle-like fashion said we could share it with all of you!

The Spa Collins
(recipe per drink)

2 ounces vodka

6 cucumber slices

Juice of half a lemon 

2 ounces spa nectar (recipe follows) 

Club soda

Mint sprigs or lemon twist for garnish 


In a tall glass layer cucumber slices and ice, alternating until glass is almost filled. Pour vodka, lemon juice and spa nectar into cocktail shaker. Add several cucumber slices from spa nectar mixture and some crushed ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into glass, fill glass to top with club sofa , stir once and garnish.

Spa Nectar

2 whole cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (preferably English cucumber)

1 1/4 cup organic agave nectar 

1 teaspoon minced ginger

Optional…you can add a little Tom Collins mix 

Place all ingredients in a jar to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yields enough for 8-10 cocktails.


Just say ahhhhh!

a&a

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travel log…banyan tree mayakoba

19 Thursday Nov 2015

Posted by theRAREbelle in belle adventures

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adventures, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, beach, getaway, girls trip, Mexico, Riviera Maya, spa, travel, vacation

Right about now, we’re thinkin’ some warm sunshine would feel good…how ’bout you, belles??

Well, we have a suggestion for a little winter getaway…and it just might be the perfect Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for significant other. A win-win in our book!

About this time last year, we were planning this little girls jaunt to the Riviera Maya…the Banyan Tree Mayakoba to be exact. This place was just what the doctor ordered!  The food was incredible, the grounds well-kept and safe, the spa extra-memorable, the service impeccable, and the sunshine plentiful. Ahhhhh!!

Check it out…

   

The lobby 

  

The welcome

  

We rented bikes for getting around the property 

  

juice and tea at breakfast

  

Our favorite perch

  

A little respite from the sun

  

A much-welcomed refreshing beverage…there was something different (and amazing) every day!

  

The Popsicle cart made its rounds every day as well

  

A healthy lunch

 

And a cocktail at the end of the day

We highly recommend…for your own sanity…that you give a little sunshine a try!

Book it, belles!

a&a

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