Spring cocktails are the essence of refreshment, embodying the vibrant renewal of the season. These drinks feature Lavender Haze, Blackberry Mint, Strawberry Basil, and Cranberry Pie Syrups. Crafting spring cocktails is an art that celebrates the fresh, floral, and crisp flavors that spring brings. Whether it’s a garden party, a brunch, or a simple evening on the porch, spring cocktails enhance every moment with their lively flavors and aromas. They’re not just drinks; they’re an invitation to embrace the season’s new beginnings and to enjoy the natural bounty that comes with it. With each sip of these delightful concoctions, you’re treated to a taste of spring’s rejuvenating spirit.
1 ½ oz Gin
1 oz HipStirs Lavender Haze Syrup
1 oz Honey Syrup (1:1 Honey & Water)
1 oz Lemon Juice
Add all ingredients to shaker, add ice and shake. Strain into glass over new ice and garnish with lemon zest
Tools Used: Shaker, Hawthorne Strainer, Jigger/Measuring Device, Ice, Lemon Zest
2 oz Tequila
¾ oz Lime Juice
1 oz HipStirs Lavender Haze Syrup
Add all ingredients to a shaker, add ice and shake. Double strain into a Coupe or Martini style glass and garnish with lavender sprig
Tools Used: Shaker, Hawthorne Strainer, Jigger/Measuring Device, Ice
1 ½ oz Hendrick’s Gin
¾ oz Lime Juice
¾ oz HipStirs Blackberry Mint Syrup
Cucumber Slices
Slice 3 1/4inch cucumber slices, combine ingredients and 2 cucumber slices in tin, lightly muddle cucumber slices, add ice, shake, double strain into coupe, garnish with remaining cucumber slice
Tools Used: Shaker Tins, Hawthorne Strainer, Tea Strainer, Jigger/Measuring Device, Muddler, Knife, Ice, Coupe, Fresh English (Seedless) Cucumber
3/4 oz HipStirs Blackberry Mint Syrup
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
Soda Water
Add syrup and lemon juice to a tall glass, stir together. Add ice and top with soda water.
1 oz Gin
1 oz Mr Black Cold Brew Liqueur
1 oz Campari
¾ oz Hipstirs Lavender Haze
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
¾ oz Whiskey
¾ oz HipStirs Lavender Haze Syrup
¾ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz St. Germain
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and add ice. Shake for 6-9 seconds. Strain over new ice into a rocks glass.
Looking to add a little shimmer? Add a pinch of cocktail glitter!
1 ½ oz Citrus Vodka
½ oz Cointreau
½ oz Hipstirs Cranberry Pie
½ oz Lime Juice
¾ oz Cranberry Juice
Shake hard with ice and fine strain up into a coupe glass.
1 oz Cocchi Torino or similar sweet vermouth
½ oz Hipstirs Cranberry Pie
½ oz Lemon Juice
3 ½ oz Dry Cider
Stirred and strained over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with nutmeg.
1 oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup
5 oz Champagne or Prosecco
Combine in a champagne flute or coupe glass. Garnish with berries, herbs, or citrus.
1 oz HipStirs Blackberry Mint Syrup
5 oz Champagne or Prosecco
Combine in a champagne flute or coupe glass. Garnish with berries, herbs, or citrus.
2oz Cranberry Juice
2oz Grapefruit Juice
1oz Lime Juice
2oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup
2oz Tequila
Soda Water, to top (optional)
Garnish: Dried Grapefruit Slice, Rosemary Sprig, Frozen Cranberries
To a cocktail shaker, add the cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Hipsters Cranberry. Pie Syrup and tequila. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Fill a glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. If desired, top with soda water and garnish.
For the ice:
Cranberry juice
Fresh/frozen cranberries
Blood orange slices
For the cocktail:
1oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup
Champagne or sparkling wine, too top
Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprigs
Add two slices of blood orange to each ice cavity along with 3-5 cranberries. Fill the ice tray with cranberry juice and freeze overnight. Add 1oz of Cranberry Pie Syrup to a coupe glass and add an ice cube. Top with champagne or sparkling wine and garnish.
2oz HipStirs Cranberry Pie Syrup
1 ½ oz Gin (We used empress gin)
2oz orange juice
½ cup soda or tonic water
Fill a glass with ice. Add the cranberry pie syrup to the glass. Top with orange juice and soda water. Gently pour the gin over the top of the drink. Garnish.
