CHEERS!

I FINISHED MY FIRST DRAFT! Woo hoo! It's around 140,000 words, and, holy mokers, it's a story! It's also a mess. I'm sure you'll hear all my fine opinions on revising in the upcoming months. But for now? Celebration. Pride. A Tattoo. (My congratulatory present to myself). And of course, a toast. Here's the easy-to-make margarita punch that will make you the hit of every summer barbeque. So raise a Cuban Pete with me (or the non alcoholic bevvie of your choice), to that first big step in a whopping goal. To my Scribblerati, and all you other writers who've been there before, I'm impressed. To you.

Cuban Pete

(Named for the Louis Armstrong song)

Add 1 large can frozen limeade to a bowl

Refill empty limeade can 3 times:

Once with tequila, pour into bowl

Once with Sprite, pour into bowl

Once with Corona, pour into bowl

Stir. Add ice.

Salt rim of glass, fill glass with ice. Ladle punch into glass.

Garnish with lime.

Summer in a glass.

You're welcome.