Uncommonly Great Mojitos are delicious on a hot day and taste even better in a bicycle glass from Uncommon Goods! How about mixing up a couple tonight and just relaxing?
John and I are celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks. How does that happen folks? Weren’t we just walking down the aisle a couple years, kids, houses, cars ago? To help us start another year in style, we’re toasting with our Uncommonly Great Mojitos!
In our earlier years, most of our gifts revolved around need including a vacuum, and a mattress and box spring, well you get the idea. We don’t buy each other a lot anymore but look for gifts or activities that mean something to us.
It can be hard to find gifts for guys, so when I was introduced to Uncommon Goods, instead of finding something suitable, I had several items to choose from for guys on this page. John and I love to go on bike rides whenever we get a chance so when I saw these adorable bicycle glasses I knew they would be perfect. I even found a framed print to put up in his office to remind him that there is more to life than work. He’ll like looking at this picture when things are crazy.
Besides having great products, this Company has the same ideals that I believe in. Uncommon Goods is a private Brooklyn-based company that supports artists and designers of hand-made goods. They use their company to impact the world in a positive way from recycling to solving social and environmental problems. A portion of every purchase is donated to charities around the world, amassing to over 1 Million dollars to date.
Bicycle glasses may not be your idea of an Anniversary gift. Here are other ideas for him or her. “Just because” gifts are my favorite and I found unique kitchen and bar items and personalized gifts here.
I’m sharing John’s Mojito recipe in these beautiful glasses just in time for National Mojito Day on July 11. It looks like July is just full of worthy things to celebrate! John adapted this recipe from an article on Ernest Hemmingway. It is said that he enjoyed his mojitos like this when living in Cuba. They are our favorite way too! Cheers, and thank you, Ernest!
Can’t make them now? Pin for later!
If you are looking for another amazing beverage to celebrate a special occasion, here are a few of our favorites!
Smooth and Sexy Cuban Manhattan
Salted Caramel Bourbon
Bootleg Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail
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Salty Sweet Life
Monday 19th of September 2016
What a great post, Julie! Love these glasses--they are absolutely perfect for the two of you! Happy Anniversary!
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 20th of September 2016
Thank you Tracey! They are the perfect size for our beverages and besides being fun are great quality. I'll definitely be using Uncommon Goods for great gift ideas.
Demeter | Beaming Baker
Tuesday 19th of July 2016
Julie, you and John really do post the cutest photos of your bike rides on Facebook. So, seriously, these bicycle-adorned glasses are just perfect for you two! Happy almost 36th wedding anniversary! What an incredible and momentous occasion! :) Btw, what a great name for a great drink! Thanks for sharing new gift ideas with us Julie. Hoping you have a wonderful anniversary celebration. :) <3
Julie Menghini
Wednesday 20th of July 2016
Thank you, Demeter! John and I do a lot of things together including biking and drinking LOL! Your comments were so heartfelt and I really appreciated them. Thank you dear friend!
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Saturday 9th of July 2016
I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw these darling glasses on your blog! I've torn out the page they're on in the catalog EVERY time I receive it. They look great- drink sounds fabulous too.
Julie Menghini
Monday 11th of July 2016
Thank you, Josette! I fell in love with them. They are really nice. I wanted to tell you that I'm doing a bread post tomorrow with a shout out to you on the Pullman pan!
Michelle
Friday 8th of July 2016
Happy Anniversary! I love that you know what day national mojito day is! Mojito share perfect in this heat! Thanks for the recipe!
Julie Menghini
Friday 8th of July 2016
Thank you Michelle! These babies are definitely great for a hot day...a little too good?
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Friday 8th of July 2016
Congratulations to you and John! 36 years is HUGE accomplishment. I could use a drink right about now (lol) so I really wish virtual food/drink were an actual thing so I could reach through the screen ad take a sip of this. Happy FF Julie!
Julie Menghini
Friday 8th of July 2016
Thank you Jess! I'd pour you up one? My trouble is getting the sipping thing down. I tend to drink them a bit quick. Thank you for co-hosting this week! Happy FF to you too!