Gin Cocktails For Your Spring Soireé

April 2, 2018

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Sophisticated Woman Magazine

Warmer Temperatures Equal cooler cocktails!

Ring in spring with these fabulous gin cocktails that are light, refreshing and put you in the mood for outdoor entertainment.

Calm Before the Storm – 2 ounces gin ½ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce Luxardo (maraschino liqueur) ¼ ounce creme de violette Combine everything in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 seconds and pour into a chilled martini glass.

Dizzy Fizzy – Club soda 2 ounces gin 1 ounce lemon juice ¾ ounces simple syrup ½ ounce egg white Add the club soda to a glass. Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and shake without ice for about 10 seconds. Add several ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into the glass.

Spring Fling – 2 ounces gin ½ ounce Benedictine herbal liqueur ½ ounce cherry brandy 3/4 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces club soda Orange bitters Pour the gin, Benedictine and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Pour in the club soda. Float the cherry brandy on top and dot with orange bitters.

Thibodaux Collins – 1 ¾ ounce gin ¾ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup Club soda 3 thin slices serrano chili peppers In a Collins glass, muddle peppers with the simple syrup. Add the gin and lemon. Fill the glass with ice, top with soda and stir. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Credits: Calm Before the Storm, Dizzy Fizzy, Gin Cocktails, Spring Fling, Spring Soiree, Thibodaux Collins

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