Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays.
March is filled with different drink days and celebrations, so there’s no better time to go beyond your comfort zone and explore the world of mixology. As spring slowly begins to bloom and the craving for something fresh and exciting grows, try one of these essential cocktails to satisfy that desire.
From savory to herbaceous to smoky, the essential cocktails from March offer something for every palate. Add some flavor and fun to every occasion this month with one of these drinks.
Peanut Butter Espresso Martini
All peanut butter enthusiasts, listen up! Start the month by celebrating the savory-sweet treat that’s loved by so many. National Peanut Butter Lovers Day on March 1 is the time to get creative and add a nutty flavor to your bar menu. Let’s not reinvent the wheel either—the Peanut Butter Espresso Martini takes a beloved cocktail and gives it a toasty and creamy flare.
Van Gogh’s Flame
Honor the day the United States lifted its ban on Absinthe with Van Gogh’s Flame. National Absinthe Day on March 5 is a tribute to the spirit that caused a bit of an uproar in its day. While it was said to have hallucinogenic properties, that myth has been debunked. Enjoy this smoky cocktail that is anything but boring to mark the occasion.
Irish Margarita
If green beer isn’t your thing, try sipping on this Irish Margarita for St. Patrick’s Day (3/17). This holiday is the perfect occasion to raise your glass and celebrate the festive Irish heritage. The Irish Margarita is a smoky cocktail that has a perfect balance of heat, herbal notes, and citrus. The added lime garnish and fresh mint leaves bring the refreshing flavor that rounds out the drink.
Happy Days are Here Again
There’s no better day to celebrate positivity than International Day of Happiness on March 20. This day is all about spreading joy and cheer, and sipping on a tasty cocktail with friends will do just that. The Happy Days are Here Again is a mixture of spice, vanilla, and caramel notes that
yields a cozy and soul-warming cocktail. Who wouldn’t be happy with this drink in their hand? It’s rounded out with hard cider to give it a tart and fresh flavor.
Modern Gin Martini, Dry
Whether you like it shaken or stirred, a martini should be the only thing ordered on World Vermouth Day (3/21). It’s a timeless cocktail that has become more popular with age. The martini has become increasingly desirable for the younger generations, who are starting to appreciate its elegance and simplicity. The dry vermouth adds the right amount of herbal and floral notes to the drink. This classic martini is the quintessential way to toast to vermouth.
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Source: Mixology News
