If spring threw a party, we bet these gin cocktails would make it to the guest list! And why not? These gin cocktails, made with floral elegance and fancy looks, are perfect for adorning dinner tables and summer parties alike. So, we think you must totally embrace the ‘springcore aesthetic’ this season and take a note of these whimsical floral gin cocktails that are basically ‘spring in a glass’.
Spoiler: This cocktail has nothing to do with a bee’s knees! The cocktail came to the limelight in the Prohibition Era in the United States (1920s to 1930s) when manufacturing, selling, and transport of alcohol was completely banned. A Bee’s Knees is a cocktail that takes only three ingredients – gin, lemon juice, and honey but the result is truly worth it!
Despite limited ingredients, the cocktail is a delightfully light, pastel-colored concoction that captures the flowery essence of spring in a coupe glass. Try using organic honey instead of the store-brought ones for a more natural flavor to the cocktail! A Bee’s Knees is for those who like their gin cocktails simple yet spot-on – are you one of those?
Fizzy, floral, and lightly sweetened, this gin cocktail is for those who prefer to celebrate spring by curling up in blankets and making warm bowls of soup. Elderflower Gin Fizz combines elderflower syrup, 1908 Empress Gin, and grapefruit sparkling water to deliver a visually striking cocktail we bet you wouldn’t be able to keep down! Just take a look at the rich color of the Empress Gin!
The gin is what truly shines in this cocktail and doesn’t get overshadowed by the flavor of the elderflower syrup. Plus, with such an appealing look, you’ll surely get plenty of compliments!
Nothing makes you as jolly and wholesome as seeing something that’s painted in bright yellow – take the French 75 for example! This yellow-colored Prohibition-era cocktail emerged somewhere in 1927 but managed to remain one of the most popular gin cocktails to this day. The French 75 is a drink that elevates champagne by combining it with gin – and the result is a fizzy cocktail that combines the robust gin and bubbly champagne.
Simply combine gin, champagne, simple syrup, and lemon juice to create a bubbly, delicious, and smooth cocktail. Garnish it with a lemon peel and you have a cocktail that looks like spring made a jolly entry into your glass.
Not all gin cocktails for spring capture the bright, summer-y, and warm side of the spring. Some also capture the twilight that turns a little more whimsical in the spring. We’re talking about deep purples and violets that stand on the edge of the day and night. And nothing captures these hues are perfectly as a neatly crafted glass of the Aviation.
Simply stir up gin, maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice along with crème de violette to prepare an Aviation cocktail. However, when adding the crème de violette, make sure you do not go overboard – your cocktail might taste cloyingly sweet!
Bored of the usual Moscow Mule and wish to elevate it to match your springcore outfits? This cocktail’s got you covered. A Lemongrass Mule is not as popular as others on the list, but with a name screaming ‘spring’ in all-caps, you can’t resist trying this drink out.
Combine 1908 Empress Gin, lemongrass syrup, ginger beer, and lemon juice. Then, garnish it with lemon, mint, and cucumber. The result is a smooth drink that’ll elevate your summertime staple into a springtime must-have.
Here we have summed up 5 of the best gin cocktails that truly feel like a fresh breath of spring air has just descended into your glasses. Time to embrace the springtime aesthetics and channel your inner cottagecore fairy! Which one of these delicious gin cocktails are you the most excited about?
