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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

After almost a year of living in different states, Oldest Son and the number-one-woman in his life are now both residents of Nashville, Tennessee. (I like to think that I am number-two-woman and I am OK with that.) These talented and hard-working young people had spent the majority of the quarantine (so far) apart and alone in their homes with their respective cats. I worried about how each was coping, but now I am relieved.

We haven’t seen Son in person since February, and we don’t plan on visiting him until the pandemic is under control. And we have yet to meet number-one-woman in person, but we are getting to know her from Zoom calls and social media interactions. I am so grateful that she is there to take care of Son. (Yesterday was her birthday! So raise your glasses in a toast to her! Happy Birthday!)

Husband and I have never visited Nashville, so we are looking forward, eventually, to exploring this flourishing city. Plus I hear that the food-and-beverage scene there is pretty great. And oh, yeah, isn’t the city famous for its music, too?

I wanted today’s drink to showcase both summer and southern flavors, in honor of our two Tennesseans. This is my version of a Bourbon Peach Smash.

Cut up a half a large peach into cubes. Place in a shaker with 4-5 leaves of mint, and muddle together. Add 1 1/2 ounces whiskey (Tennessee makes some fine ones!) and 1 ounce simple syrup. Stir, pour into glass, and add 2 ounces ginger beer. Top with ice and stir again.