This four-day weekend has felt more like a marathon. I’ve been running after the girls while Mike is on a much-needed boys trip and Coco’s two-year-oldness and sleep training is driving me mad. It’s been packed with some swimming, some nights out and some (very little) relaxation. What’s been helping with that last part is this cocktail, my favorite kind-the easy kind. Simply pour Vodka over ice in a pretty glass, add sparkling pink lemonade (Trader Joe’s is my favorite) and garnish with whatever is fresh in your fridge. In this case, a basil leaf. Then sit back and enjoy the fruits of your Labor Day.