As the days get longer and the air fills with the sweet smell of blooming flowers, it’s time to embrace spring with a refreshing drink in hand. We’ve gathered some tasty cocktail recipes to add a special touch to your spring gatherings. So, grab your friends and family, and raise a glass to the season of new beginnings!
Purple Gin Fizz
The Purple Gin Fizz builds on the classic Ramos Gin Fizz, adding a creative touch with ube. Ube is a colorful yam gives the cocktail its purple hue and adds a hint of sweetness that complements the gin’s botanical flavors. This delicious beverage is perfect for the spring season – its stunning pastel purple shade is perfect for a springtime aesthetic!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 1 oz ube syrup
- 0.75 oz Egg white
- 1 oz soda water
- 2 dashes of orange flower water
Instructions:
- In a shaker tin, combine the gin, heavy cream, lemon juice, lime juice, ube syrup, and egg white.
- Dry shake (without ice) for about 15 seconds to emulsify the ingredients.
- Add ice to the shaker tin and shake again vigorously for about 30 seconds to chill the mixture.
- Strain the contents of the shaker tin into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and orange flower water, and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with an orchid or a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing and uniquely flavorful Purple Gin Fizz!
Pimms and Palmer
The Pimms and Palmer blends sweet, tart, and refreshing flavors, ideal for a sunny spring day. It combines gin’s crispness with Pimms complexity, and Earl Grey tea syrup’s subtle warmth, creating a balanced taste. Finished with zesty ginger ale and garnished with citrus and cucumber, it’s a delightful citrusy beverage.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz Pimms
- 0.5 oz Earl Grey tea syrup
- 0.75 oz Lemon juice
- Ginger ale (to top)
- Orange, lemon, and lime wheels (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the gin, Pimms, Earl Grey tea syrup, and lemon juice.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger ale and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with orange, lemon, lime wheels, and a cucumber wheel.
- Serve and enjoy!
Elderflower Delight
The Elderflower Delight captures the essence of spring with its blend of vibrant blood orange juice and floral elderflower syrup. Mixed with vodka and a hint of Lillet Blanc, it balances sweetness and sophistication. Finished with sparkling water, it bubbles with lively energy, making it a perfect springtime treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 0.75 oz blood orange juice (Natalie’s)
- 0.5 oz elderflower syrup
- 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
- Sparkling water (to top)
- Dehydrated orange wheel (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine vodka, blood orange juice, elderflower syrup, and Lillet Blanc.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to chill the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel.
- Serve and enjoy!
Mango Mule (Mocktail)
Are you looking for a delicious zero-proof spring cocktail? A Mango Mule mocktail is a delicious blend of sweet mango, spicy ginger beer, and tangy lime juice. It’s refreshing and perfect for spring, whether you’re relaxing by the pool, hosting a brunch, or just want a taste of the tropics. This mule is the perfect drink for those wanting to enjoy a refreshing spring beverage without the alcohol!
Ingredients:
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 1.5 oz mango juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Lime (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the lime juice and mango juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Mango Mule Mocktail.
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As we welcome spring and its lively vibes, let’s toast to fresh starts, sunny days, and the little pleasures of life. Try out our delicious cocktail recipes and be sure to tag us in your creations on social media. Do you want to add one of these to your bar package? Reach out to your CSR to ask about pricing! Happy spring!