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best summer drinks

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Sometimes you want a drink with a little bite. Sometimes you want one with a big one. Like this Shark Attack.

This drink is most definitely a “sippin’ drink”. It’s the kind of drink that’s perfect for mommas who’ve just got home from running their kids to the umpteenth soccer game or cheerleading practice and want to sit and unwind in the back yard listening to Jimmy Buffett and enjoying the warm summer air. Wow, that sounds really good doesn’t it? I know what I’m doing later.

Shark Attack

1/4 cup maraschino cherry
1/4 cup lemon Slices
1/4 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup triple sec
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup amber rum (overproof if you’ve got it)
splash grenadine
lots of ice

In a pitcher, add all the ingredients and stir to combine. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Pour into rocks glasses over ice, garnish with a cherry and serve.

Pleasantville Note: The ice is really very important with this drink, unless of course you want your Shark Attack to turn you into a zombie, then go with no ice.

I happen to know some mom’s in London who will LOVE this drink. The London Southend United Sharks Mom’s. You’re seeing the tie in here, right? Sharks soccer club, Sharks moms…..Shark Attack. Anyhoo, these moms are working tirelessly to have their girls soccer team win the BMO Soccer Team of the Week contest. Cheers ladies.

*photo credit CL Buchanan

About Candace Sampson

Candace is founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville which isn't half as fancy as it sounds. You can find her sharing travel stories on What She Said Radio and on CTV Ottawa Morning Live.

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  1. Randy Garrison

    Maybe we could have a Sharks “Dad” drink and call it the “Shark Bite”…just a thought.

    Randy

  4. Sandy Gaudet

    Cheers to You Candice! Looks like the perfect antidote to soccer mum stress!
    It may not help me remember shin-pads and clean jerseys, but at least I wont care about them either!

    Thanks for the bmo mention & link. !

  5. Kirstene Warnell

    This drink sounds fantastic and I will be making a pitcher or two the next time the Shark Moms get together!
    Thanks for the shout out! Cheers

  6. tonel

    I tried this drink over the weekend, now I know why they’re called “Shark Attack”! Great drink!

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