We’re starting to see tons of beautiful, delicious strawberries at the farmer’s markets. While you can just add sliced berries to sparkling wine, here’s another way to enjoy their juicy sweetness.

Strawberry Smash

3 strawberries, hulled and washed
6 mint leaves (or try basil!)
muddle these in a shaker, then add:

1 oz. gin
1/2 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup

Shake and strain into a flute, then fill with sparkling wine and garnish with another strawberry.

Strawberry Booties

If you are looking for the ultimate in Spring accessories for baby, it doesn’t get any more adorable than these strawberry booties. The booties are worked in fingering weight yarn on US#1 needles. The pattern is by Kathy Popadin and is a paid download. Try these in O-Wool 2-ply for an all organic and sustainable option!