Spring Cocktail Ideas for Bartenders

Spring is finally here, and with it comes a new season of cocktails to delight your customers. Whether you’re a seasoned bartender or just starting out, it’s always good to have a few fresh ideas in your repertoire. Here are some spring cocktail ideas to get you started:

Cherry Blossom Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz cherry blossom syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• Cherry blossom petals (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine gin, cherry blossom syrup, lemon juice, and egg white in a shaker.
2. Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white.
3. Add ice and shake again.
4. Strain into a glass and garnish with cherry blossom petals.

Lavender Lemonade Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• Club soda
• Lavender sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine vodka, lavender syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker.
2. Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
3. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with lavender sprigs.

Grapefruit and Thyme Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• 1 oz thyme syrup
• Club soda
• Grapefruit slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine gin, grapefruit juice, and thyme syrup in a shaker.
2. Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
3. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.

Cucumber and Mint Cooler

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz cucumber syrup
• Club soda
• Cucumber slice and mint sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine vodka, lime juice, and cucumber syrup in a shaker.
2. Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
3. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprigs.

Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz peach puree
• 1 oz peach liqueur
• Prosecco
• Peach slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine peach puree and peach liqueur in a shaker.
2. Shake with ice and strain into a glass.
3. Top with prosecco.
4. Garnish with a peach slice.

These are just a few ideas to get you started on creating spring cocktails that will wow your customers. Remember, the key to a great cocktail is balance – make sure your ingredients are well-mixed and complement each other. Have fun experimenting with new flavor combinations and don’t be afraid to put your own spin on classic recipes. Happy mixing!