4 Perfect-For-Spring Sips

Spring has sprung and, with National Cocktail Day coming up on March 24, we’ve got a variety of delicious drink recipes that are perfect for the warm weather coming our way. —Vita Daily

Patrón Classic Margarita

1.5 oz Patrón Silver
1 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur
.75 oz Fresh lime juice
.25 oz Simple syrup
Lime wedge for garnish
Kosher salt (optional)

Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt.

Bacardi Mojito

1.5 oz Bacardi Superior rum
¾ oz Lime juice
12 Fresh mint leaves
2 tsp Extra-fine sugar
¾ oz Club soda
Sprig of fresh mint

Take the lime wedges and squeeze them in the glass. Gently press together the limes and sugar. Add mint to glass and press with barspoon to release oil. Next, half fill the glass with crushed ice, add the Bacardi Superior rum and stir. Top with crushed ice, a sprig of mint and club soda.

Bombay Sapphire Negroni

1 oz Bombay Sapphire
1 oz Martini Rosso Vermouth
1 oz Martini Bitter
Orange Zest

Fill a tumbler with ice. Build ingredients in the glass and stir gently to mix. Garnish with orange zest.

Grey Goose Espresso Martini

50 ml Grey Goose Vodka
30 ml Single-origin espresso
20 ml Coffee liqueur
3 Coffee beans

Add vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur to a shaker. Shake briskly and strain into a martini cocktail glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.