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Spring Cocktail Recipes

These spring cocktails are bright, crisp, and easy to enjoy for brunch, patio afternoons, and the first warm days of the year.

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The Aperol Spritz: A Taste of Italian Sunshine

Aperol Spritz

BASE: Aperol

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 2 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE: Champagne

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Bellini: Venetian Brunch Sparkle

Bellini

BASE: Prosecco

  • 2 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Peach Purée
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
The Mojito: A Cuban Classic

Mojito

BASE: Light Rum

  • 2 oz Light Rum
  • 2 Mint Sprigs
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lime
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Lime Slice for garnishment
The Bee's Knees Cocktail: A Roaring Twenties Delight

Bee's Knees

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Bramble: The Blackberry Revolution in London

Bramble

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Mûre
  • Blackberries for garnishment
  • Lemon Slices for garnishment
The Eastside: Cucumber Cool Over a Southside Frame

Eastside

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • 3 Cucumber Slices (peeled slices for muddling)
  • 4 Mint Leaves
  • Mint Leaves for garnishment
  • Long Cucumber Slice for garnishment
The Gin Basil Smash: Botanical Snap with Fresh Basil

Gin Basil Smash

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 10 Basil Leafs
  • Basil Sprig for garnishment
Tom Collins: Old Tom Roots in a Classic Gin Highball

Tom Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The John Collins: An Earlier Name in the Collins Family

John Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The AirMail Cocktail: A Sparkling Tribute to Aviation

AirMail

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Gold Rum
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Americano Cocktail: A Timeless Italian Classic

Americano

BASE: Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Aviation Cocktail: A Sky-High Elixir

Aviation

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Crème de Violette
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bamboo Cocktail: A Zen Elixir

Bamboo

BASE: Fino Sherry

  • 1 1/2 oz Fino Sherry
  • 1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Rich Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
The Bicicletta Cocktail: A Breezy Italian Sip

Bicicletta

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Dry White Wine
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Wheels for garnishment
The Blue Lagoon: Electric Color, Easy Citrus Lift

Blue Lagoon

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 1/3 oz Lime Juice
  • Lemon-Lime Soda (top off)
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The Bourbon Renewal: Modern Bourbon Sour with Cassis Depth

Bourbon Renewal

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Blackberries for garnishment
The Caipiroska: The Vodka Branch of a Brazilian Classic

Caipiroska

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 Lime (quartered)
  • 2 tsp Sugar
The Campari Soda: The Minimalist Aperitivo

Campari Soda

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Campari Spritz: A Sharper Take on the Italian Spritz

Campari Spritz

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Cantarito: Jalisco Citrus in a Taller Tequila Serve

Cantarito

BASE: Reposado Tequila

  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Grapefruit Soda (top off)
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
  • 1 tbsp Tajín Seasoning for garnishment
The Cherry Blossom Cocktail: Springtime Elegance in Bloom

Cherry Blossom

BASE: Nigori Sake, Vodka

  • 2 oz Nigori Sake
  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
  • 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Cherry Blossom for garnishment
  • 2 Brandied Cherries
Clover Club: A Pink-Hued Classic

Clover Club

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Scant Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Egg White
  • 4 Raspberries
The Enzoni: Bitter Red Meets Bright Citrus

Enzoni

BASE: Gin, Campari

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 5 Green Grapes
  • Green Grapes for garnishment
Florodora Cocktail: A Broadway-Inspired Refreshment

Florodora

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 Raspberries
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Ale (top off)
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • A Raspberry for garnishment
The French Martini: Berry Liqueur, Pineapple, and the Martini Boom

French Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 3/4 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Chambord
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Raspberry for garnishment
The Fuzzy Navel: A Soft-Spoken 1980s Staple

Fuzzy Navel

BASE:

  • 2 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 3 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Gin Blossom: The Rosy Cheeked Gin Revival

Gin Blossom

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Gin Daisy: A Blossoming Classic

Gin Daisy

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Fizz: A Refreshing and Classic Cocktail

Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
The Greyhound: Grapefruit Simplicity with a Dry Edge

Greyhound

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
The Kir Royale: Cassis and Champagne in Formal Dress

Kir Royale

BASE: Dry Champagne

  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
  • 4 oz Dry Champagne
  • Orange Twist for garnishment
The Lemon Drop Martini: Sweet-Tart Citrus from the Modern Martini Era

Lemon Drop Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Midori Sour: Neon-Era Sweetness with Modern Balance

Midori Sour

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Negroni Sbagliato: A Sparkling Twist on a Classic

Negroni Sbagliato

BASE: Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Paper Plane: The Equal-Parts Revolution Takes Flight

Paper Plane

BASE: Bourbon, Aperol

  • 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
Ramos Gin Fizz: A Frothy New Orleans Classic

Ramos Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Orange Flower Water
  • 1 oz Cream
  • 1 oz Egg White
  • 2 oz Soda Water
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Sangria Cocktail: A Communal Pour of Fruit and Wine

Sangria

BASE: Spanish Brandy

  • 1/2 oz Spanish Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
  • 3 oz Dry Red Wine
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 Orange Slices
  • 2 Lemon Slices
  • 6 Strawberry Slices
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
Sherry Cobbler: A Refreshing Classic

Sherry Cobbler

BASE: Sherry

  • 3 1/2 oz Sherry
  • Orange Slices for garnishment
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Seasonal Berries for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Sloe Gin Fizz: A Berry-Infused Classic

Sloe Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Sloe Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 1 oz Egg White
Southside: A Refreshing Gin and Mint Delight

Southside

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Whiskey Smash: A Refreshing Blend of Citrus and Mint

Whiskey Smash

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 2 dashes Simple Syrup
  • 2 Lemon Wheels
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The White Negroni: When Florence Goes French

White Negroni

BASE: Gin

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 1 oz Suze
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Yellow Bird: A Bright Tropical Sour with a Bitter Edge

Yellow Bird

BASE: White Rum, Dark Rum

  • 1 oz White Rum
  • 1 oz Dark Rum
  • 1/4 oz Galliano
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 1/4 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Wedge for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment