Photo by David Moore Flower Child, $10

DRINK THIS

As the weather warms we trade the muted palette of a winter wardrobe for brighter hues. Our palates also long for a pick-me-up, and a perfect potion is the Flower Child at True Food Kitchen.

In a Boston glass, bartenders muddle five torn mint leaves and four slices of fennel in 1 ounce freshly squeezed pineapple juice, then add 1 1/2 ounces of honey lemonade (six parts water to one part honey and one part freshly squeezed lemon juice), 1 1/2 ounces Junipero organic gin and ¾ ounce St. Germaine elderflower liqueur. They shake and strain it into a Collins glass over new ice, add a splash of soda and garnish with star anise flower or sliced fennel.

The result is a clean, floral bouquet that will give you spring fever.

DETAILS
True Food Kitchen (Scottsdale Quarter)
15191 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 100, Scottsdale
480-265-4500
truefoodkitchen.com
(other location: Biltmore Fashion Park, 602-774-3488)