What defines spring cocktails
Spring drinks sit between winter richness and summer refreshment.
- Light but structured
- Fresh, not overly sweet
- Slightly herbal or floral
Ingredients to reach for
Spring is where fresh ingredients start to shine again.
- Lemon and lime
- Mint, basil, and herbs
- Gin and lighter spirits
- Sparkling wine and soda
Cocktail styles that work best
These seasonal structures tend to work best in spring.
- Light sours
- Spritz-style drinks
- Herbal highballs
What to make
Start with:
- Tom Collins
- French 75
- Gimlet
- Aperol Spritz
The takeaway
Spring cocktails are about resetting the palate, clean, bright, and easy to drink.
