Celebrate National Cocktail Day with "Spring Fever"

By CHRISTINE JOHNSON

Photo by HATTIE FOOTE

From the first signs of spring to the start of daylightsaving time, March is the month that provides us with new beginnings everywhere we look. Gaze out your window and discover the colors nature brings, and prepare to celebrate a new season of warmer weather and flowers galore.

March means something different for everyone because it is a month filled with “holidays.” St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras are the prominent days to party with your favorite Leprechaun or colored beads, but others are just as fun. Who doesn’t like National Napping Day, National Goof Off Day, or National Awkward Moments Day? I can get on board with all of those! But remember a very important one… Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd. The man that taught us Green Eggs and Ham, Sam I Am, and Cat in the Hat not only rhyme but make generation after generation smile.

So, sit back and relax with the SPRING FEVER COCKTAIL. Something special for the parents trying to survive the kids being home or waiting for the older ones to return from a week away with friends. March 24th is National Cocktail Day, so this libation is a must then and before. Don’t let National Procrastination Week get in the way – enjoy “Spring Fever” now — or whenever it’s convenient!

So, sit back and relax with the SPRING FEVER COCKTAIL. Something special for the parents trying to survive the kids being home or waiting for the older ones to return from a week away with friends. March 24th is National Cocktail Day, so this libation is a must then and before. Don’t let National Procrastination Week get in the way – enjoy “Spring Fever” now — or whenever it’s convenient!

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INGREDIENTS

• 6 medium-size strawberries, quartered

• 3/4-ounce elderflower syrup

• 3/4-ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• 4 dashes rhubarb bitters

• 3 ounces sparkling rose wine, chilled

• Garnish: lemon wheel

MIXOLOGY

Add strawberries, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a wine glass over fresh ice, top with sparkling rose, garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!