I was not one for parties in high school or college.  I don't think I was a complete geek, but I was definitely a bit uptight and on the square side.  No one even offered me a cigarette, for God's sake.  And that continued until I was in my late 20's.

A few years after JD and I got together, we were out with friends at some cheesy chain restaurant (Applebee's or Bennigan's, I think) and I was feeling frisky, so I wondered aloud what kind of drink I should try.  JD suggested a Crown & 7.  And that was it.  Like my first kiss from JD, I knew this was the one.  And I've never looked back.

It's also fun to order in a bar because most bartenders are surprised that a little girl like me would request such a "man's drink" and not a white wine spritzer or a watered-down Cosmo.

Here's how to make this delicious magical concoction...

Fill your glass with ice.  Lots of ice.

Pour in enough Crown Royal to come up about 1/3 of the way.  (1/4 of the way if you are a wuss.)

Fill the glass with 7-Up.  Not Sprite.  7-Up is better.  Less sweet, more bubbles.

Stir gently.  Garnish with a lime wedge if you are feeling fancy and you have one handy.

Enjoy!