Martini for Mama

You may have noticed that we approve of alcohol as a means of getting in the mood for sex. We're not saying it's the only way...but if a drink helps us relax and and makes the old husband look a mite more attractive than usual...then it seems like a pretty good thing.

Here are my super-easy directions for having Mama Martinis at home...any time you want.

1. Buy a bottle of vodka and put it in the freezer. It won't freeze solid--it stays liquid and wonderfully cold. If you have a shaker and a swank glass, so much the better (though they're not required).


2. Choose a mixer--whatever's on hand. Juice, soda, sparkling lemonade. Pretty much anything you like the taste of, you'll like even more with a shot of vodka.


Hey, if the only thing you've got is a juice box...go for it.


Some leftover colored sugar in the pantry? Sweet. Rub a lemon wedge (or a finger dipped in juice) around the rim of your glass and dip it in the sugar. Add your juice and vodka, and a little ice if you like.


Well lookee here! A pretty pink drink that took about 30 seconds to fix. You'll feel gorgeous and grown-up sipping this, and you'll look hot to your husband when he sees you relaxing and enjoying yourself.


Bottoms up! Got any favorite mixers to recommend?