The first day of spring is here and everything begins to move with a renewed sense of possibility. The days grow longer and sunnier, the air turns warmer, and we start to craft up spring cocktails with warm patio days in mind.
For us, spring is marked by iconic events like the Kentucky Derby, where the timeless Mint Julep reigns supreme as the quintessential drink of warm-weather revelry. When it comes to whiskey in the spring, we believe the best approach is honoring tradition while embracing the fresh, invigorating spirit of the season. We reexamined some of our favorite spring cocktails, and added in some fresh green touches to welcome the new season.
Magnus Mango Whiskey Mojito
2 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Mango Liqueur
2 oz lime juice
1 oz honey syrup
4-6 mint leaves
3 oz ginger ale
3 oz mango juice
Muddle lime juice, honey syrup, and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Thatcher’s Organic Mango Liqueur, mango juice, and ice. Cover and shake well for about 20 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass, and top with the ginger ale. Garnish with mint leaves.
Blossom & Bourbon
2 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
.75 oz lemon juice
.5 oz honey syrup
2 dashes lavender bitters
Club soda, to top
Lemon twist, garnish
Edible flowers, garnish
In a cocktail shaker, combine Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, and lavender bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a lemon twist and a few edible flowers.
Lemon-Thyme Gin Sparkler
2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
.5 oz Bigallet Thyme Liqueur
.25 oz lemon juice
.5 oz honey syrup
3 oz prosecco or sparkling wine
Lemon wheel, garnish
Thyme sprig, garnish
In a shaker, combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin, thyme liqueur, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Shake well for 15 seconds, then strain into a chilled flute or coupe glass. Top with prosecco or sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of thyme.
Hibiscus Raspberry Smash
2 oz Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey
.5 oz Thatcher’s Organic Hibiscus Liqueur
1 oz hibiscus tea (cooled)
.5 oz ginger syrup
.5 oz orange juice
3-4 raspberries
Orange peel, garnish
Raspberry, garnish
In a shaker, muddle the raspberries with ginger syrup and orange juice. Add Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey, hibiscus tea, and ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel and a fresh raspberry.
Garden Gin Fizz
2 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin
1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Cucumber Liqueur
1 oz chopped cucumber
.75 oz lime juice
.5 oz simple syrup
3-4 fresh basil leaves
Soda water
Cucumber ribbon, garnish
In a shaker, gently muddle the chopped cucumber with basil leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add Joseph Magnus Vigilant District Dry Gin and ice and shake well for 15 seconds. Double strain into a highball glass filled with ice, then top with soda water. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Pair your spring cocktails with Joseph Magnus spirits, available at a retailer near you or to buy online. Let us know which cocktails you love to make in the spring. Join our mailing list to stay up to date with the latest from Jos. A. Magnus. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.
