French 76 Birthday Toast

Happy Birthday to Lyda Kay Ferree`, The Southern Lifestyles Lady,’ as she is known to thousands of readers. She’s a dear friend and the epitome of a Southern lady. Of course she loves shades of purple, playing her Baby Grand,anything about Natchez, memories of her dear kitty cat Miss Peabody, and traveling to exotic places in Dixie and beyond like the Santa Monica Freeway. She’s taken the Peabody ducks to Good Morning America, sipped tea with royalty, befriended Governors, and just recently was a VIP guest of the Huntsville space institute. No doubt it was a secret mission for astronauts in training to make sure their hospitality skills were up to snuff should they encounter visitors from other galaxies on their travels. Here’s to you ‘Lyola’ you just twirl and have the best time today because February 10th belongs to you.Of course Lyola is a founding member of The Hatchie Bottom Diva Society which I might tell you more about later, but just know that it’s a powerful bunch of honeys who could give James Bond a run for his money. We toast you with the French 76 cocktail – anyone who hasn't tried it, beware – a few of them will put anyone in suspended animation.Good friends are to be treasured so let them know you’re thinking of them. If someone is celebrating a birthday or special occasion, send them a card or pick up the phone and call them. It’s just a small token of friendship, but we all like to be remembered. Cheers Lyola and remember - "Few women tell their age. Few men act theirs."

French 76
1 oz vodka
1 dash grenadine syrup
1 dash sugar syrup
1/4 oz lemon juice
4 oz Champagne
Shake all ingredients (except champagne) well over ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a glass, fill with champagne, and serve.