It is very much summer in Houston. I’m thankful for air conditioning, and for the enormous fan we have on our back porch.

We planted seeds again this spring, and we have one gorgeous watermelon growing, as well as zinnias, wildflowers and kale.

As we survey the back 40 and check on our little garden, a nice cool beverage should be in hand, and it’s hard to beat a good manhattan.

Now, a Manhattan consists of only 4 ingredients, and here’s what I recommend:

Angostura bitters

Angel’s Envy rye

Cherries – we have Traverse City Whiskey Co. cherries in our fridge right now

Sweet Vermouth – Antica Torino

So make a manhattan and think of us…here are a few more pictures from our garden, cheers!