Spring is here, and what better way to get in the spirit than with a beverage that evokes the season? To get inspired, we tapped DAVID BRANCH , general manager of renowned cocktail bar The Violet Hour, and ALEX NICHOL , lead bartender at modern Japanese restaurant Momotaro in Chicago. Both familiar with Chicago’s ever-finicky spring, they gave us their recommendations for recipes that will make any day feel like the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising. So grab your shaker and join us in celebrating spring with one of the following libations.
DAI Q UIRI
David Branch | The Violet Hour
2 oz White Rum .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice .75 oz Simple Syrup
“You really can’t go wrong with a Daiquiri. It’s the perfect balance of proof, sweetness, and acidity. Just one sip and I feel like I should be outside somewhere in the sun!” INSTRUCTIONS Shake all ingredients to chill and dilute. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
PALOMA
David Branch | The Violet Hour
2 oz Blanco Tequila 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice .5-.75 oz Simple Syrup (depending on desired sweetness level) 1-2 oz Soda Water INSTRUCTIONS Add all ingredients except the soda water to a shaker tin with ice. Shake to chill and dilute. In a rocks glass, add ice and soda water. Strain cocktail from shaker tin into rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit peel.
seasonal cocktails
“When making a seasonal cocktail menu, we always try to have the cocktails reflect the weather and what’s in season.” -Alex Nichol, Momotaro
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