How To Make a Michigan Lemonade

Michigan Lemonade is not made from lemonade, but you will be hard-pressed to taste the difference -- and you may never go back to drinking just plain old lemonade when this drink refreshes and cools you on a warm, summer day.

Ingredients:

• Jack Daniels Whiskey (other whiskeys do not offer the same flavor)
• Tonic Water (splurge a little for the best tonic water, not diet -- it is worth it)
• Lemons (whole, not lemon juice)

Preparation:

1. Wash and cut lemons in half. Use one half lemon for every drink.
2. Into a tall glass, squeeze as much of the lemon as you can, then plunk the half of lemon into the glass.
3. Fill with ice cubes.
4. Measuring with a jigger, place 1 jigger (or 2 if it is a very tall glass!) of Jack Daniels Whiskey in the glass.
5. Pour tonic water into the glass, just about to full.
6. Stir.
7. Enjoy.

Suggestions while enjoying your lemonade:

• Head outside for a picnic meal.
• Grab a blanket and enjoy the sun, your lemonade, and a good book.
• Entice your partner to join you for a leisurely conversation on the patio.
• Serve appetizers or snacks alfresco.

But, whatever you do, enjoy the warm, summer days of the northern country -- cool days of October will come too quickly.