Forming the perfect bouquet of sips with cocktails inspired by cherry blossom, chamomile, hibiscus and more, the below spots are sure freshen the senses for the spring.
Chamomile Mule at Pulitzer Garden, Amsterdam (pictured)
As the city begins to bloom into tulip season, Pulitzer Garden located within Pulitzer Amsterdam’s inner gardens is the perfect spring oasis. Relax amongst the vibrant colors of the season and pair the fresh scents of spring with the restaurant’s budding Chamomile Mule, a thirst-quenching pairing of Chamomile, Rosemary, Ginger Beer, and Vodka. The quintessential Dutch hotel is elegantly set within twenty-five restored 17th and 18th century houses and just steps away from the historic city center and picturesque waters of Amsterdam’s canal belt – the perfect location to indulge in springtime.
The Pearl at Blue Bar (London)
Nestled between bustling Knightsbridge and leafy Belgravia, Blue Bar at The Berkeley is the essence of contemporary chic and innovative luxury. One of the most sophisticated bars in London, the Blue Bar is decked out in hues of blue and offers a menu of deliciously unique tipples. Perfect for the springtime, The Pearl combines pungent flavors of Orange Blossom, Yoghurt, St. Germain, Mezcal, and Patron Silver Tequila. Featuring bits of sweet, earthy, and floral tones, this crisp cocktail is the ideal drink to settle into a cozy blue nook and ease into the blooming weather.
The Garden Mojito at Citrus Club (Charleston, SC)
Perched atop The Dewberry hotel and offering the best views in all of Charleston, Citrus Club, the design-forward rooftop bar and lounge, features a refreshing and herbal spin on the beloved mojito. The Garden Mojito features Vodka, Italicus Liqueur, St. George Basil Eau De Vie, Mint, Lime. The notes of basil perfectly balance with the traditional mint and lime flavors to create a bright libation perfect for sipping in the sun.
Silver Wreath at Silver Lyan (Washington, D.C.)
See the world through rose-colored glasses while sipping on Silver Lyan’s Silver Wreath cocktail. The cocktail features notes of rose botanicals courtesy of rose soda. The rum cocktail also includes Bisongrass rum, cascara fino, triple citrus, cardamom and berbere – it can also be prepared alcohol free. Silver Lyan is the subterranean DC cocktail bar by internationally acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan). The concept reimagines the traditional hotel bar, delivering something wildly new and disruptive to the current D.C. landscape–a groundbreaking cocktail experience that blends classical and kitsch styles. Mr Lyan’s very first U.S. venture, Silver Lyan focuses on the history of cultural exchange in America, bringing an elevated irreverence to the grand space to pay tribute to the past, present and future of the storied building.
Ponche at ATLA (New York)
Sip and savor the beautiful springtime weather at ATLA, the all-day neighborhood restaurant focused on offering a healthy Mexican-inspired menu using fresh, local ingredients. In contrast to its older sibling, Cosme, ATLA is Chef Enrique Olvera’s more informal take on Mexican cuisine, emphasizing the simple nature of Mexican cuisine, with a twist of the contemporary lifestyle of New York. Sit outside and take in the changing of the season with the blossoming Ponche, which includes Hibiscus, Apple Cider, Pimms, Dolin Blanc, Ancho Reyes, Casa Dragones Blanco, and a splash of lime. Pair the refreshing floral cocktail with one of ATLA’s menu of Mexican fonda staples such as molletes, albondigas, milanesa, and more.
The First Lady’s Project at St. Regis Bar (Washington, D.C.)
One of D.C.’s most iconic cocktail lounges, the St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Washington, D.C. specialty cocktails highlighting ingredients inspired by springtime and the cities flourishing cherry blossoms. Sip and savor The First Lady’s Project which reflects the pink hues of the cherry blossom flower with rye whiskey, egg white, Sakura bitters, and D.C.’s exclusive Cerasum Aperitivo – a blend of 3 different varieties of cherries and Sakura blossoms.
