Seasonal Berries Star in This Go-To Summer Libation

Two obvious signs of Summer are approaching: crates of berries now tower high among farmers market stands, and the days stretch out past 8 pm. Both of these are reason enough to start sipping a seasonal libation outdoors like this Norwegian Wood cocktail recipe from Sweet Paul Eat and Make ($23, originally $30).

The book itself is filled with whimsical watercolor graphics, adorable DIYs like jam-jar salt and pepper shakers, and vibrant comfort-food recipes. Every detail is so expertly put together. Even the thick, stocky pages feel rough, rustic, and recycled between your fingers. I've already lost many lazy weekend mornings flipping and flagging the items I plan to make. But the first on the list had to be the berry, rosemary, and gingery vodka cocktail.

The shocking crimson color that emerges from the muddled berries looks almost artificial, it's so bright. The rosemary scent takes you back to the woods (which feels like a brief excursion when you're in the middle of the city). And the bubbly ginger ale peppers up the flavor. Plan to make pitchers of this stuff, because you will need to share. And for the record, it also tastes wonderful as a mocktail.