The Spanish G & T | photo courtesy of The Gin Room
With its botanical roots and affinity with the delicate flavors of spring, gin may well be the quintessential spirit of the season. Natasha Bahrami, owner and gin ambassador at The Gin Room, describes that moment when spring gives its first hints: “The cravings begin for light, bright citrus cocktails infused with seasonal notes of fruit and herbs from the local farmers market.”
Ted Kilgore, proprietor and beverage director of Planter’s House, explains that gin’s versatile flavor profiles make it especially suited for a wide variety of cocktails. “You have floral ones, fruitier ones, savory ones, spicy ones, you name it.”
Grab a spot in the sunshine to sip on these cocktails busting with the essence of spring.
The Gin Room at Café Natasha
3200 South Grand Boulevard, Tower Grove
The "Spanish G & T" with Junipero gin is garnished with rose petals, star anise, Italian juniper and orange.
The Radish Ricky | photo courtesy of Planter's House
1000 Mississippi Avenue, Lafayette Square
In the "Radish Ricky," Hendricks gin’s fresh, herbal notes deliver complexity to a seemingly simplistic recipe that combines house-made radish gastrique, lime juice and club soda.
The Peabody | photo courtesy of Element
1419 Carroll Street (Lafayette Square)
For "the Peabody," cold-brewed lavender simple syrup is paired with Brokers Gin, St. Germain and lemon juice and garnished with edible sweet mace from the rooftop patio.
Randolfi’s
6665 Delmar Boulevard (The Loop)
The "Deceit of Captain Shaddock" features Citadelle Reserve gin, Besk malört, lemon, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, sauvignon blanc and egg white.
Appolonia at Katie's Pizza and Pasta | Sara Graham
9568 Manchester Road, Rock Hill
For "the Apollonia," Pinckney Bend gin is blended with Campari, triple sec, egg white and lemon juice.
Touch of Grey | photo courtesy of Bailey's Chocolate Bar
1915 Park Avenue, Lafayette Square
For the "Touch of Grey," Brokers gin is infused with Earl Grey tea, mixed with a splash of Aperol for bite and finished with fresh mint from the garden patio.
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