All signs pointed to Meghan Markle becoming a member of the royal family!
Her lifestyle blog site The Tig shuttered in April 2017 as things got more serious with Prince Harry, but it was filled with SO MANY gems, including a list of summer favorites from 2014 which revealed she had “a love for all things Brit.” Can you say foreshadowing?!
Related: Meghan Blogged About Her Princess Dreams Back In 2014!
Meg’s list of faves show she’s just like any other young American woman when it comes to how she likes to spend her downtime:
“Sun kissed afternoons, cocktail in hand, surrounded by nothing but the laughter of your closest mates, an Otis Redding playlist, and the whistling breeze of the wind. I’m talking about perfection, people. The perfection that comes with summertime. Picnics and barbecues, laying out by the pool with friends, and toasting to the season are high on my list.”
In the June 20, 2014 blog post, written two years before meeting the man who would become her husband on a blind date, the Suits star spilled her love for things from across the pond:
“And while I generally opt to whet my whistle with a glass of rosé or crisp Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes the day calls for a cocktail. Cue The TIG Cup. Having a love of all things Brit, I wanted to do a twist on their signature Pimm’s Cup.”
The now-Duchess of Sussex continued (below):
“Using cues from the season, with fresh and vibrant farmers’ market ingredients, this drink will whet your whistle and keep you cool during those long summer days turned nights. This is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and a nod to the fresh picked flavors of the season. Cheers!”
We wonder if she still makes this drink?!
So, what’s in her TIG Cup, exactly? Here’s the recipe:
“1. Stack a sprinkling of the cucumber/mint/celery/radish/lime into the glass. Fill glass with ice.
2. In a shaker, add a couple ounces of gin and a splash of the maraschino cherry liqueur.Don’t be scared on the name of the latter – I personally loathe syrupy sweet drinks but this has just enough of a subtle sweetness that it really acts as more of a back note in the drink. Plus the maraschino cherry of it all reminds me of drinking Shirley temples as a little girl. My, have we grown up.
1. Shake the alcohols hard with ice.
2. Back to your glass – pour a two count of tonic and a three count of soda water.I don’t gravitate to the taste of tonic so I always go heavier on the soda, but feel free to reverse the measurements of these two, or play around with it to taste.
1. Strain the gin and liqueur mixture into the two glasses, splitting equally. Finish each drink with a twist of the grapefruit over the top.
This is also a great and easy drink to make as a pitcher for friends.“
We’ll drink to that!
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What do U think, Perezcious readers? We kinda wish The Tig was still around!! Sound OFF (below) in the comments with your thoughts on her summer favorites!
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