Saturday, 24 March 2012

Welcome to the Drinking and Winning Blog Hop.

Blogiversary Day 1:
Reading Romances is celebrating their BLOGIVERSARY!
 Let's Party!

I've been a fan of the Reading Romances Blog for quite a while now. I enjoy their honest reviews. Recently, they asked me to help them celebrate their blogiversary. Over the next few days, you'll have the chance to enter to win a digital copy of my first published book, The Gift.

Be sure to stop by all the bloggers to meet some great people, read some wonderful posts, but most of all, to win some great prizes. http://www.inlinkz.com/wpview.php?id=131236

Because my husband plays lacrosse, I had the change to visit London, England. Twice. (I can’t wait to go again.) While I was there, I discovered a wonderful British drink, Pimm’s Classic. Pimm’s is a Gin based beverage spiced up with a secret blend of herbs. Not feeling like a pint of beer, which is totally unlike me, I tried a Pimm’s Classic on a whim. And my-oh-my, is it ever delicious. I was totally hooked. But take my advice, don’t drink a pitcher all by yourself then go for a long walk and a trip on the London Eye. (Nobody’s bladder is that big.)

Pimm’s is a fabulous summer drink for those back yard parties, it is a great drink for sharing with friends while touring London and in my recent book, The Gift, the ladies us a craving for Pimm’s as a ruse to chase their men out of the house so they can indulge themselves a fantasy.

 Make Yourself a Pitcher of Pimm’s Classic

  • Pimm's No.1, 50ml for a glass (1.5 oz) or 200ml for a jug (7 oz)
  • Lemonade
  • Mint
  • Orange
  • Strawberry
  • Cucumber
Method

  1. Mix 1 part Pimm's with 3 parts of lemonade over ice.
  2. Add strawberries, slices of orange and cucumber and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Be sure to try some Pimm's this summer. I know you'll love it.

How to Win:
I will give you one entry for each of the following. The winner will be drawn from all entries received between March 24 - March 28. Winner will be posted on March 29th and notified by e-mail. Winner will receive a digital copy of The Gift in the format of their choice. Winner will be selected by random draw.

To win:
Leave a comment here about your favourite summer drink.
Do any or all of the following and leave a comment that you have done so.
     Follow me on twitter @KatieOhWrites
     Follow me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/katieohwrites)
     Follow reading romances on Twitter  @readingromances
     Sign up to follow my blog

Hugs
Katie

(PS: If you are having trouble posting a commnet, drop me an email with your comment to be entered. katieoconnorwrites@gmail.com)
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16 comments:

  1. Cathy (Corbin) Keevill24 March 2012 at 08:23

    Sounds like a great blog hop. I'm off to check out some new blogs. Can't wait to read The Gift.

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  2. Elin Gregory25 March 2012 at 03:12

    Hello, Katie Oh! Pimms is one of the nicest things about the British summer. :D It almost makes up for the weather.

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  3. Elin Gregory25 March 2012 at 03:18

    Hello Katie Oh! Pimms is one of the best things about British summertime. It almost makes up for the weather :D

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    1. Katie O'Connor25 March 2012 at 08:44

      That is a fact. I can't wait for summer to arrive here in Canada. I've finally found a place here that sells Pimm's. Just think of it ... a little sun, a little Pimm's and a little writing. The words should just flow onto paper. At least for the first jug.

      Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

      Hugs
      Katie

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  4. Unknown25 March 2012 at 13:55

    My favorite summertime beverage is lemonade, whether it be spiked or not.
    I am a facebook follower: Lauren Terry Mackesy
    Email subscriber: Lmackesy at gmail dot com
    Thanks so much for the drink advice!
    Lauren

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    1. Katie O'Connor25 March 2012 at 15:24

      Lauren.

      Oooo, I love lemonade. Especially when it is spikes. Thanks for swinging by and signing up. Enjoy the rest of the blog hop.

      Hugs
      katie

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  5. Angie Adair25 March 2012 at 20:49

    My favorite drink is an Amaretto Sour, slightly tart and slightly sour. I follow you on Facebook

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    1. Katie O'Connor26 March 2012 at 12:32

      I've never tried an Amaretto Sour, I think I'll add it to the list of beverages to try. Thanks for the visit.

      Hugs
      Katie

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  6. Tin26 March 2012 at 05:53

    I love iced coffee and I have a soft spot for Singapore Slings. ^_^

    (I follow you on GFC and on Facebook)

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    1. Katie O'Connor26 March 2012 at 12:34

      Wow! Blast from the past. I haven't had a Singapore Sling since my 18th Birthday. (And I'm not telling you how long ago that was.)
      Fond Memories and Good Times.

      Hugs
      Katie

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  7. booklover022626 March 2012 at 08:43

    I like to drink Sangria and Moscato wine during the summer.

    I'm a Twitter follower (@bl0226)
    Follo reading romances on Twitter (@bl0226)
    Email subscriber (booklover0226 at gmail dot com)

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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    1. Katie O'Connor26 March 2012 at 12:35

      Thanks for the visit and the follows.
      I've never had the chance to try Sangria or Moscato wine. Perhaps I shall do that this summer.

      Hugs
      Katie

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  8. Sherry26 March 2012 at 09:37

    My favorite summer drink is a Lemon-Berry slush from Sonic.
    email subscriber
    Facebook - Sherry Strode
    Follow reading romances on Twitter - @SStrode
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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    1. Katie O'Connor26 March 2012 at 12:36

      I do love a Dr. Pepper slush, though they can be hard to find.
      They are expecially good when you doctor them up with a bit of spiced rum.*grin*

      Hugs
      Katie

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  9. Unknown27 March 2012 at 21:15

    I love hard ciders. My favorite is Woodchuck Pear. on Draft. Yummy!! Of course I never turn down a drink.

    Mel

    I follow via:
    Twitter: @MelCamino5
    FB: Mel Bourn
    Emai: bournmelissa AT hotmail DOT com

    I follow Reading Romances via Twitter, FB, GFC.

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  10. Shadow28 March 2012 at 18:26

    My favorite drink is sweet tea. :) Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway!
    Follow both twitters- LuvToRead09
    Friended on fb- Shadow Kohler
    email subscriber
    gfc- shadow_kohler
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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Hugs
Katie

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