A Toast to Summer and Father's Day

Black-Eyed Susan (official cocktail of the Horse Races-Preakness Stakes) was the perfect drink to toast in the official start of summer and Father's Day along with Ooey Gooey S'mores Bars.

Black-Eyed Susan

Ingredients: Enough for one serving. 

• 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
• 1 ounce ​peach schnapps
• 1 ounce vodka
• 2 ounces ​orange juice
• 2 ounces​ sour mix
• Garnish: orange slice and cherry

Directions:

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in all of the ingredients. Shake well and pour drink over ice in a glass. Garnish with orange slice and a cherry for each drink. 

S'mores Bars 

Ooey Gooey S’mores Bars are a delicious treat inspired by campfire s’mores with melty marshmallow, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a rich-sweet chocolate. My, oh my, these  bars are irresistible! A classic treat with marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker flavors without the hassle of the campfire.. 

Cook's Notes: The recipe was adapted from recipecritic.com and makes 12-16 bars 

Ingredients:

• 11 sheets graham crackers
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3- 1/2 Hershey Bars
• 1/2 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow fluff 

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a  8x8 pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with PAM. Be sure to crease firmly the foil against sides and corners.
• In a food processor, pulse the graham cracker sheets until finely ground without any lumps. Combine it with the flour and salt, mix well. 
• In a large bowl cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, graham cracker and flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
• Flour your hands and press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of your 8x8 inch pan. Lay the Hershey Bars evenly across the bottom.

• Using a small spoon dollop the marshmallow fluff evenly on top of the Hersheys chocolate pieces using a butter knife to spread.

• Crumble the remaining dough on top of the fluff.  Pat the dough flat with floured hands. 

• Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.