Ah, the days of my youth... the stress of college, living on my own and most importantly work. Being a twenty-something living in my hometown of New Orleans, service industry jobs were the norm. So many of my colleagues heavily relied on working in the service industry to make ends meet. As a bartender, my job was often very stressful: maintaining a balanced till, ensuring that the customers are getting the right amount of alcohol, quality control, cutting people off, managing multiple orders at once all while maintaining a smile on my face (for the most part).

One of the perks of such a job is gaining a genuine appreciation of craft cocktails. I would often indulge in after-work cocktails at many high end bars in the New Orleans area (HELLO, BOMBAY CLUB). One of my favorite things about the cocktail culture in New Orleans is that the taste varies by season. Ponchatoula strawberries are a huge springtime staple in Southeast Louisiana. We love our strawberries! Strawberries are incorporated into cocktails in a variety of ways. Here is my take on this fresh and bountiful springtime accessory fruit.

This exclusive is balanced yet, herbaceous in flavor. The exclusive Bretangne Cocktail is paired with the bittersweet flavor of rhubarb, high quality sweet/sour lemon mix and served in a large coupe glass. This cocktail will surely become your springtime anthem! Do you want to know more about this exclusive W+P cocktail? Well, read on....

Wildflower + Pearl's Bretangne Cocktail

Utensils:

Standard cocktail shaker
Standard jigger
Cocktail strainer
Large 6-8oz Coupe Glass

Ingredients:

2oz of Strawberry Vodka
2oz of Good Quality Sweet/Sour Mix
2 Dashes of Rhubarb Bitters
1 1/2 teaspoons of strawberry rhubarb jam or preservatives
Sparkling Rosé

Instructions:

- Shake and strain -

2oz of Strawberry Vodka
2oz of High-Quality Sweet/Sour Mix
2 Dashes of Rhubarb Bitters
1 1/2 teaspoons of strawberry rhubarb jam or preservatives

- Into a coupe cocktail glass. -

- Top with sparkling Rosé. -

- Garnish with a few dried strawberries by floating them on top of the cocktail. -

- Sip and enjoy! -

The Bretangne Cocktail - Created By: Feira Taylor

#Bohobabes, what is your favorite seasonal beverage? Let us know in the comments.

I hope this helps.