As the cherry blossoms bloom and the days get longer, Spring cocktails are the delightful beverages to toast the change of seasons. From floral notes to juicy fruits, these libations are an opening taste to enjoy with a favorite food or end the night with a sweet kiss.
After coming from the warm, cozy flavors of winter, springtime is the moment where people want to shed sweaters and sit in the sunshine. As the temperatures rise, food and flavor preferences change. Lighter fare and sweeter tastes take over.
These Spring cocktails combine several beverage trends. From the always popular spritz to fruity flavors, there are plenty of reasons to shake up another cocktail.
Sparkling & Sweet Johnnie & Peach
This cocktail has a secret ingredient that makes it quite compelling. The thyme garnish is vital to its enjoyment. That burst of herbal offsets the sweetness.
Additionally, peach tea and whisky is a classic combination. This idea is more than just a shot poured in the tea. The nuanced flavor would be great with some barbecue or even served with a lavish brunch.
Ingredients:
1.5oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
4oz Peach Iced Tea
.25oz Lemon Juice
.25oz Crème de Peche
Garnish: Peach fan & thyme sprig
Method:
Build ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass and stir. Garnish and enjoy!
Golden Hour
Margaritas are always enjoyable on a sunny day. This version celebrates the swicy trend that has taken over food and beverages. The hot honey with the punch of sour is quite refreshing.
Ingredients:
1.5oz Astral Tequila Añejo
0.5oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
0.5oz Hot Honey
0.25oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and enjoy.
CÎROC Limonata Spritz
The spritz has become the popular warm weather cocktail. The combination of lighter liquors with a sparkling water or sparkling wine makes it an easy all day sipper. This option is a great choice for people who enjoy lemonade but want a little more potent potable.
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Ciroc Limonata
2.0 oz. Lemonade
1.0 oz. Sparkling Wine
Top with Club Soda, Lemon Wheel and Fresh Mint garnish
Method:
Add all ingredients to a wine glass and gently stir together, then garnish
Buchanan’s La Familia
Combining guava juice with whisky is not a common occurrence, but one that deserves to be tried. The slight tropical note gives new life to the classic whisky. The bright, sweet cocktail gives whisky drinkers a lighter option on those sunny spring days.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
1 oz Guava Juice
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup Sparkling Wine Or Soda
Garnish with Guava And / Or Lemon Slice
Method:
Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake it up and strain into a highball glass with ice. Top with sparkling wine, garnish with a guava or lemon slice– and salud!
These Spring cocktails are just a small sampling of the many options that can be enjoyed. From favorite liquors to experimenting with something new, toast to new beginnings as another season starts.