PUT A SPRING INYOUR STEP

WITH THESE SEASONAL

LAURA BADDISH

COCKTAILS

SPRING ISHEREWhile the official start ofSpring isn't until March20, the weather alreadyhas many of us in themood for BBQ and thebeach.

TIS THESEASONMany of our favoritetypes of produce are inseason during thesemonths between Marchand June.

FEELINGFRUITYThey include Mango,Strawberry, Pineapple,and Lime. All of whichmake the best and mostrefreshing cocktails.

HAVE ABLASTHere are some recipesto help you takeadvantage of thefreshness, using theseand other seasonal fruitsas the base of your nexthit drink.

SPIKEDMANGOMICHELADA

Lime wedgeTajin spice, for rimming glass (see Note)Ice1 1/2 ounces tequila1 ounce fresh lime juice1 ounce mango purée1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek6 ounces Mexican lager

1. Rub the rim of a beer glass with a lime wedge, then dip into asaucer coated with Tajin spice and twist. Chill glass.

2. Fill the chilled beer glass with ice, add all ingredients and stirgently. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

Directions

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spiked-mango-michelada

STRAWBERRYRHUBARBSMASH

3 lemon wedges3-4 mint leaves1 oz. rhubarb simple syrup1 1⁄2 oz. bourbon1 1⁄2 oz. strawberries, washed and hulledSprig of mint for garnish1 strawberry for garnish

Muddle the lemon, mint, strawberries and rhubarb simple syrupin the bottom of a mixing glass. Add ice and bourbon. Shake andstrain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig ofmint and a strawberry.

Ingredients

Directions

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Smash

PINEAPPLEBREEZE

1 1/2 cups ice cubes 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers coconut-flavored rum 1/2 (12 ounce) can lemon-lime soda2 fluid ounces pineapple juice, or to taste 2 fluid ounces orange juice, or to taste

Place the ice into a 16-ounce glass. Pour in the rum, lemon-limesoda, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Stir and serve.

Ingredients

Directions

http://www.saveur.http://allrecipes.com/recipe/140935/pineapple-breeze/

THE LYCHEEMARTINI

4 lychee fruits, peeled (1 for garnish)3 ounces vodka or gin1/4 lime2 teaspoons honey

Add 3 peeled lychee to a mixing glass, mix it with the fresh limeand its juice, muddle togehter. Then add in your honey, gin orvodka, and a good amount of ice. Strain into chilled glass.

Ingredients

Directions

http://www.macheesmo.com/the-lychee-martini/

GREEN GINCOCKTAIL

1 medium bitter melon (about 4 oz.)1 oz. simple syrup3⁄4 oz. fresh lime juice3⁄4 oz. gin2 oz. soda waterLime wheel, to garnish

1. Using a box grater, finely grate the dark green skin of bittermelon into a large bowl lined with cheesecloth. Gather the edgesof the cheesecloth together and twist to squeeze the juice fromthe bitter melon pulp. Pour 1 tablespoon of the bitter melon juiceinto a cocktail shaker and save the rest for more cocktails.

2. Add simple syrup, lime juice, and gin to the shaker, fill with icecubes, and cover. Shake until well-chilled, about 15 seconds, andpour into a tall glass filled with ice. Top the cocktail with sodawater and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wheel justbefore serving.

Ingredients

Directions

http://www.saveur.com/japanese-green-gin-bitter-melon-cocktail-recipe

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