Olenna Tyrell Hot Toddy

Good ol' Olenna Tyrell and her crafty, clever ways. She definitely reminds us of a southern woman
with her fierce love of family accompanied by a ruthless streak. This is one woman who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty to get done what needs to be done.

And since we hated that little twirp Joffrey, we're glad this tough cookie is in King's Landing!

So for tonight's episode, we'll be raising a glass (well, we older gals anyhow) to Olenna Tyrell and sipping on hot toddies.

Here's to Olenna Tyrell! The matriarch we love the most in Westeros.


Olenna Tyrell's Hot Toddy Recipe: 

- 1.5 oz rum
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 c hot water
- 1 bag of black tea
- a dash of lemon

Champagne Julep: a classic drink to celebrate us all being back together

Huzzah! The sisters of House Cook are all together for the first time in several months! To celebrate all being together...and since we're here in the South...we're toasting the day with Champagne Mint Juleps  These delicious, fresh drinks are perfect for the hot weather and a sweet way to celebrate in the humid heat. 

Champagne Julep Recipe

Ingredients:

Makes 4 cocktails

fresh mint leaves

4 oz aged rum

6 tsp powdered sugar

3 cups champagne 

cracked ice

Bruise your mint leaves by crushing them between your fingers and mix your leaves, sugar, and rum with the ice until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Pour in your champagne and stir. Once all of your ingredients are mixed, pour into glasses and serve cold. I added an extra sprig of mint leaves to each glass as a garnish.