Many of the gatherings I plan for family or friends begin with a cocktail. It may be something cool and refreshing, warm and comforting, a traditional recipe, or one creatively fashioned to fit a theme. Some come with spirits, but not always. No matter the season or the event, the choice of a welcome drink sets the tone for the festivities. Plus, it is the start of a cohesive theme. Yes, I am “that” person. I find great pleasure in creating themed celebrations where new memories are birthed, and fond memories recalled.
Why Make a Spring Pea Mother’s Day Cocktail?
Since having my own children, each year for Mother’s Day, my mom buys me flats of beautiful flowers and herbs for my garden and patio. With the smell of freshly cultivated soil and spring rain wafting upward from the ground, I plant each one. That smell of pure springtime reminds me of the sweetness of my mother and also the treasure of motherhood. It is also the smell of a new season bursting forth with new life, something we all celebrate.
This year, I will toast to my mom and to my kids with a Mother’s Day cocktail that recalls this annual spring planting ritual.
Story by Star Laliberte
Photography by Dave Bryce
Styling by Keith Recker
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