National Cocktail Day always provides a great opportunity to not only reflect on the classic drinks we know and love but also to celebrate innovation and creativity in the cocktail realm. I rang in my #NationalCocktailDay on the patio of @laureltavern enjoying an Emerald Island, a truly unique concoction that's unlike anything I've tried in recent memory. Built on a base of @bountyrumstlucia and incorporating flavors of cucumber, basil, kiwi, and jalepeño, this beguiling little tipple crafted by @cocktailsbysara is vibrant, refreshing, richly flavorful, and just spicy enough to be brightly balanced. If you're someone who, like me, doesn't typically consider themselves a huge fan of spicy cocktails, this is the kind of intriguingly delicious drink that might just surprise you. . Happy National Cocktail Day to all who celebrate(d)! Cheers to the unending pursuit of flavorful originality, every day of the year.