Spring is finally here! It's time to give up the hot toddies, mulled wine and warm drinks for fresh new flavors. These cocktails are made with bright, seasonal fruits and flowers from spring to create refreshing drinks that are just like the weather outside.
Spring Cocktails 2020 Orange Wine
Orange wine in spring is a great choice because of its vibrant flavors. This 2020 'Kubli Bench Amber’ Orange Blend from Troon Vineyards, Oregon is the perfect option for this citrusy drink.
The flavor of this sweet, tropical wine pairs perfectly with apricots and orange liqueur for an effortless, refreshing drink that you'll want to sip all summer long. You can make this boozy orange wine singia with your own homemade lavander syrup.
Caledonia Spirits - Bee's Knees Mix - Caledonia Spirits
Caledonia Spirits has a Bee's Knees party every spring to celebrate honey bees. Their distillery will donate $1 to Bee the Change when you purchase a Bee's Knees.
This spring cocktail, which is gin-based, is a delightful blend of brandy, gin, and apricot flavor. It's perfect to enjoy on the porch, or at the pool, during the warmer months. This recipe makes a great addition to any Easter brunch menu and will impress all your guests!
Mint Julep-American Classic
It's no surprise that the mint julep is a favorite at Kentucky Derby parties. The combination of sugar, mint, and bourbon will make a refreshing drink that is just as appealing to spring crowds.
Another option is to make a spring cocktail with gin that combines whiskey and gin. This recipe features mint leaves and a whiskey-infused Ice Cube, giving it an unexpected tang.
Grapefruit Mint Mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic mojito. It's a delicious way to celebrate the first fruits in the season. It's sweet, refreshing, and ideal for large parties!
Vodka Pear Lavender Lemonade - Vodka, pears, and lemonade sound like an unlikely combination, but it's actually the perfect pairing for this simple and tasty drink. This drink is the perfect beverage for enjoying on your backyard patio, and you'll love how easy it is to make!
Pineapple Turmeric Boost is a refreshing and sweet drink that combines pineapple, coconut cream, and turmeric. Coconut cream gives the drink a tropical, creamy flavor that complements the sweet and zesty pineapple flavors.
This drink is super easy to make and great for sharing with friends on warm spring afternoons!
Springtime Gin Cocktails: The Strawberry Rose
It's hard to resist a fresh, fruity spring cocktail. This Strawberry Rose takes an old cocktail and adds fresh strawberries to make it more floral. The strawberry infused gin gives the cocktail a hint of sweetness, and the mint leaves help balance out the flavors.
FAQ
Do you need special equipment to make cocktails?
Not at all. You only require a few items.
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
How many types are there of liquors?
There are hundreds to choose from when it comes to liquor. Some of these are distilled spirits (such as vodka, rum, tequila, and bourbon), while others are flavored liquors (such as amaretto, and apricot brandy). There are also liqueurs, cordials, and fruit wines.
What are some tips for making great cocktails?
Here are some tips for making delicious cocktails:
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Good quality spirits are best. Use high quality spirits and not cheap alcohol. Choose premium brands like Absolut Citron and Bombay Sapphire, Campari Limon, Cointreau or Courvoisier, Dewars and Gordon's Gin.
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Choose high-quality juices and syrups. Avoid low-quality juices or syrups that have artificial colors and flavors.
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Your glassware should be clean. Dirty glasses can alter the taste and enjoyment of your cocktails.
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Take care not to fill your glass too full. Do not fill your glass more than three quarters. Overfilling your glass will dilute the strength of your cocktail.
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Always shake your cocktail well before serving.
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Ice your cocktails.
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Fresh garnishes can be added to every cocktail. You can add lemon wedges or lime wedges, mint leaves and cucumber slices to your cocktail.
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Garnish your cocktails with edible flowers such as rose petals, pansies, nasturtiums, violets, and dahlias.
Why are people calling a cocktail "a Martini"?
In the early 1900s, when Americans drank more alcoholic beverages, they often called any drink containing alcohol a "martini." The term became synonymous with a type of martini made with dry vermouth, rather than sweet vermouth.
Statistics
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita at Home
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor of the cocktail, you can add salt and sugar to it, as well as bitters, cinnamon sticks, and chocolate syrup.
This is how you can make your own.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon stick
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Place the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Mix for 10 seconds. Pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
This recipe can be used as a template to make other types of alcohols such as:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas