Ten Best Drinks for Spring | How to Drink

Today I'm presenting my ten favorite drinks for spring, light, refreshing, approachable, and fun!
Aperol Spritz:
In Glass
Crack Ice
2 oz. or 60 ml Aperol
3 oz. or 90 ml Prosecco
2 oz. or 60 ml Seltzer
Stir to incorporate
Garnish with Orange Wedge
Pimm's Cup:
In Glass
1-2 Cucumber Ribbon
1-2 Apple Ribbon
Few slices lemon
Few slices of strawberry
Pack in glass with Ice
2 oz. or 60 ml. Pimm's #1
4 oz. or 120 ml. Lemon Soda
Garnish as you see fit
Sherry Cobbler:
In Shaker
Throw in a few Orange Slices
.5 oz. or 15 ml. Simple or Gum Syrup
4 oz. or 120 ml. Sherry (Lustau Amontillado Sherry)
Garnish with Oranges, Some Mint, and Berries
Mint Julep
In Glass
~.5 oz. or ~ 15 ml. Simple Syrup (to taste)
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
A plethora of mint leaves
3 oz. or 90 ml. Bourbon (Buffalo Trace or Old Grandad Bottled in Bond)
Muddle it
Fill beaker partway with crushed ice
Swizzle it
Top it up with ice
add a bouquet of several sprigs of mint
Gordon's Cup:
In Shaker
8 Lime Wedges
4 Cucumber Wheels
.75 oz or 22 ml. of Simple Syrup
2 oz. or 60 ml. London Dry Gin (Gordon's London Dry Gin or Fords)
Add ice and shake
Strain into glass
Garnish with Cucumbers & Limes
Add Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Earl Gry MarTEAni:
In Shaker
1 oz. or 30 ml. Simple Syrup
.75 oz. or 22 ml. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. or 45 ml. Infused Gin (Tanqueray was used in the original recipe, Fords used in this episode)
1 egg white
dry shake
shake again and strain into sugar rimmed coupe
garnish with a lemon twist
Gin Whisper:
In Shaker
Add 3 mint leaves
.25 oz. or 7 ml. of Simple Syrup
Muddle
.25 Oz. or 7 ml. St. Germaine
2 oz. or 60 ml. of Gin (Bulrush)
1 Egg White
Dry Shake
Add ice and shake again
Strain into glass
Garnish with Mint Leaf
Caipirinha:
In Shaker
Two Barspoons of Superfine Sugar
1 whole lime quartered
2 oz. or 60 ml. Cachaça (NovoFogo)
Shake over ice
open pour into glass
Paloma:
In salt rimmed glass
4 Lime Quarters
2 Wedges Grapefruit
Muddle
2 oz. or 60 ml. Tequila (Fortaleza Reposado)
3 oz. or 90 ml. Grapefruit Soda
Garnish with Fresh Mint"
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[@JoeGrahamMusic]

Congratulations on your new partnership!

[@Eric-sy1xu]

a SICK partnership Greg, super happy for you I'll check out the link even though I'm in Europe On that note though, I think it might be worth clarifying in either your pinned comment Here or in the description of the vid about international shipping and If Curiada Does It, cause it's always a bummer when American stuff doesn't go to anywhere in the Civilised world 😛😅

[@MySqueezingArm]

Hey man, I usually hate sponsorships. This one is awesome, and next time I need to restock I will be using this.

[@clayfare9733]

"I stand by the name..." With mint julep written over the list. Classic.

[@alexandernordstrom1617]

The good thing about spring in Sweden is that the snow is a bit less cold. Calls for a drink.

[@SiriNormal]

We are in mud season this time of year in Maine. My dad's SUV sunk to the floorboards a couple weeks ago trying to go hiking 😬 yep, mud is a reason to drink too!

[@jhoot3482]

Sweden, optimism and snus,....oh how I love the Swedish

[@SangosEvilTwin]

pardon me while I grabby hands at the snow . . . (I have summer seasonal depression, and am at my best in winter)

[@claudiofransson9333]

The polar bears here in gothenburg tend to Hunt and kill less old people in the spring so that’s nice.

[@kleuafflatus]

I miss sweden, I actually visited there in December. It's 31 here last week, now because of the rain it went back to 25, but next week it's gonna be hot again.

[@MartyFox]

“The Comte de Saint-Germain was a very famous vampire. Not like a fictional vampire, like a real one.” Best throwaway comment in weeks

[@incidentshappen]

not like jackie daytona, regular human bartender

[@JakobKaine_BrickJAK]

Cagliastro and Saint-Germain are the two main goto figures authors usually use when they need an "immortal" in their novel. I STILL haven't forgiven Sandler for dashing my hopes many years ago. I saw "Hotel Transylvania" popping up in movie forums and I was ecstatic thinking we were going to be getting Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's version of Saint-Germain on the big screen ... only to find out it was going to be an Adam Sandler animated flick. BOOOOOO!

[@ZhaneX24]

Explains why he's in Castlevania anyway...

[@johnoneil9188]

Greg casually revealing that vampires are real.

[@colbunkmust]

like, a real, fake vampire

[@mattromeo1040]

And Greg adopts Aperol as his play on the Babish habit of pronouncing Worcestershire a different way each and every time

[@UltimateGamerCC]

i still prefer Emeril Lagasse's pronunciation: "what's-this-here" sauce, because if you're not from Worcester, you're gonna muck it up anyway, at least it sounds funny that way.

[@annaferguson5711]

“Seriously if you think there’s no possible way they are shipping to you, check it out” Me, living in UT: *skeptical* Curiada: lol yea no not you

[@rebeccagharis-gallo8155]

Not in the backwards state of Pennsylvania, either. Land of the State Stores. ugh.

[@HighwaytoHoserville]

or canada. Nothing greg ever does gets to us.

[@squatchjosh1131]

And here in Scotland... well... at least you can get whisky everywhere?

[@Thatsmegigi]

Pa here-I feel your pain!

[@HighwaytoHoserville]

@asdrubale bisanzio I missed the part where he said it was only to the states.

[@TaQa04]

Gin Whisper states "Mint Julep" at the top of the description. Thought you might want to update!

[@mintman7619]

KZbin drink man: spring is here Everyone in asia/Oceania: ah yes spring

[@Lunam_D._Roger]

As an Australian... Yeah. Just... yeah. Accurate

[@Cellomaster1234]

“KZbin Drink Man” 😂😂

[@_Maroi]

As an alaskan spring is just when it's -20 but there's sun now.

[@hilotakenaka]

You mean South America, right? Asia’s also in the northern hemisphere

[@pennyforyourthots]

@@hilotakenaka maybe they mean some of the southern pacific islands? That's not really asia though.

[@TD-ug4mg]

I feel like a rule of thumb for me for season themed would be spring: floral and evervessent, summer: fruity and iced, fall: vegetal and spirit heavy, winter: spices and hot.

[@phillybri]

This episode could rightly be titled “Words Greg Doesn’t Know How to Pronounce.” 😆 I kid, I kid. Great episode!

[@charlesball9522]

May I suggest adding a "Bee's Knees" to the list. Gin, honey syrup, lemon juice. What could be more spring?

[@biancabrooks280]

That sounds so cute

[@RS-686]

Bee's Knees always strikes me as a winter drink and I'm not sure why?

[@charlesball9522]

@@RS-686 odd.

[@ThomasLeo]

Blue Moon is another good one (Esmé Gin, Creme de Violett, Lemon juice)

[@poodlemeister22314]

Yeah, I'm surprised that wasn't on the list either, Bee's Knees are soooooooo good

[@Sauric121]

Now Greg has to make a drink called the "Freshening Lichen". It's the law.

[@andrewlitvinov7266]

As someone who has made dozens of Aperol Spritzes in a hotel bar, I can say that it is definitely a summer drink. Extremely refreshing on a hot sunny summer day.

[@logansullins4545]

I usually prefer to have a glass of Pastis and chilled water, no ice. Commonly served in an 8 oz. tumbler, with about a 4:1 or 5:1 ratio of water to Pastis. It's soooo refreshing and is extremely popular in the southern regions of France, in particular.

[@lilpackerfreak]

One of my fave refreshing cocktails is The St. Germaine Cocktail! 1.5 oz st germaine 2 oz prosecco 2 oz club soda lemon twist

[@brianmackenzie753]

Dude! ITS SNOWING IN SCOTLAND!

[@Thecameramann]

Yeah but that’s just the lambing snow, happens here in the highlands every year, but not always this many days in a row

[@brianmackenzie753]

@@Thecameramann Lambs make snow? I'm kidding, I'm in Inverness, nice hail showers today.

[@Thecameramann]

@@brianmackenzie753 haha I’m in Inverness too! Small world

[@cupocoffe11]

Hey man. I've been watching your stuff back when each episode was like 2 min long. Keep it up and love your stuff!

[@BelovedNL]

Ahh, the good times!

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am the cool kid from Germany making videos for the USA and the rest of the world. I will make your day so don't say nay to me today, dear cu

[@nolatamblyn1593]

"I think my wife will like these when I start making them again..." The Tasting Notes: "She does not" Haha! The notes are the best parts of the tasting!

[@JohnnyTronny19841]

Up here in Sayreville! About to have a week off. I just made a springy daiquiri an hour ago, it was.... 1 Oz Lime .75 Oz Demerara Syrup with added orange blossom water 1.25 Oz 5 Plantation 5 Year 1 Oz Appleton 8 year dash Angostura 1 jazz cigar (optional)

[@SiriNormal]

Is appleton 8 year good? I bought a bottle of appleton once based on thinking I heard Greg talk about it once and thought it was really vile!

[@JohnnyTronny19841]

@@SiriNormal lol I just made some banana drink with it, and although I ended up liking it, the initial taste hit me weird - overtones of magic marker - it's that funk! It settled nicely though

[@KodyRay]

This Cruiada partnership is sick. I’m glad to see Greg doing big business and making it easier for us to make his cocktails!

[@sgtdh6892]

Who just wants Greg to mix their drink and then ship it directly to them? I am lazy, I just want the drink

[@-Sean_]

@asdrubale bisanzio I've seen bars send all the ingredients to make some drinks

[@AlexR2648]

Yes! H2D premixed cocktails

[@Roy_1]

You're literally mixing pre-made ingredients together. Step up your game a little.

[@kelzbelz313]

A drink of my own creation I call it the April afternoon Put several slices of English or cocktail cucumber (the more the merrier) at the bottom of a shaker add 2 oz of Irish whiskey, 1oz of elderflower liqueur and 1 oz of lemon juice. Shake and double strain into a Collin’s glass and top with soda. Garnish with a cucumber wheel. If I know I’m going to be making a lot of these I’ll actually steep some cucumber in some whiskey for a few days to really imbue the liquor with the fresh vegetal flavor of cucumbers.

[@NoniTinystorm]

I see you being a responsible Content creator and taking care of yourself while talking about far too many drinks to sample. 💜☺️👏 Thank you

[@bombshellblonde544]

The Manhattan Matrix taught him a LOT about how to taste drinks responsibly 😬 that episode put him in the hospital

[@toastyyy106]

I just went on my first hike of spring yesterday and did in fact notice and marvel at the freshening lichen. irl spring thing, truly relatable. thanks greg.

[@beno623]

My biggest regret of not playing sports in high school is missing all those sweet pasta parties

[@lynbaker7780]

Yes! I love your take on cocktails. Please do this every season.

[@robinsmith9024]

So happy to see you getting your bag with a company you care about! I’m really happy for you my guy!

[@bigjohnbriggs]

congrats on the big partnership Greg, proud of all the hard work you and your team have put in

[@victormatos3]

Pimms Cup for the win!!! Wife and I made this for the first time during the great shut down and we used your recipe from several videos ago and we loved it.

[@allnightfalling]

I am glad the first couple of things that came to my mind when I saw spring cocktails made your list (Mint Julip and La Paloma). I live for La Paloma cocktails!

[@tommyjay8030]

I've watched hundreds of episodes with Greg, and this one is actually the best ever. There is something about you man, that's really calming. I wish you were my neighbor.

[@RandomVO]

"The void that exists behind my eyes" LOL always love your wit, Greg!

[@Urspo]

You continue to make the most educational and entertaining drink lessons on KZbin.

[@loiseauxmort9568]

The one thing I learned to do in France was an Aperol Spritz so I felt excited to see it in here!

[@bessmcneill971]

Cynar spritz, campari spritz, hugo spritz, suze spritz!! Making all the spritz this spring.

[@HollandCrafthart]

I love your use of "ostensibly" in the right context, and for the right reason.

[@mmmmhmmmm7217]

I love you and this show and this channel so very, very much. I would still watch religiously even if I became a hardened alcoholic, went through rehab, fell off the wagon, and went through rehab again.

[@nicholasromig5506]

my folks and I made Aperol Spritzes 2 weeks ago. delightful. loved them.

[@PerkulatorBenny]

Greg, ten drinks into the episode: "Ah. The lichens are freshening."

[@Lord-Professor]

0:05 "On days like these, kids like you.... S H O U L D B E M I X I N G S O M E D R I N K S." (Gregalovania begins playing in the background.)

[@joobington]

I'm ashamed to say that 'Gregalovania' made me spit my drink out.

[@carriegallagher9023]

Can’t wait for the pages for the specific drinks/ shows!

[@mikem4432]

this show has the best intro segment of all mixing drinks shows. cheers.

[@sarahbachie1]

"odds are they'll ship to you" *laughs in Bible belt* 🙃🙄😒

[@nathanharrison7176]

I hate living in the Bible Belt because of this.

[@sketcharmslong6289]

Probably a few reasons tbf

[@BarokaiRein]

Honestly I think that the ambrosia you made for hades video is one of the best spring/summer drinks I've ever tasted.

[@MrWhangdoodles]

I love to drink a Sunset Sour during spring time. It's a sour with bourbon, hazelnut liqueur, a splash of orange liqueur, lemon juice, an egg white and a bud of mint. Absolutely delicious.

[@aprillentz9293]

Well I just had a blast ordering from Curiada! I was so excited to see the Mr Black! I have been looking for it for my husband!

[@gregtataryn]

Love that you are partnering with them. I learned of them because of you doing the Mr. Black episodes. Can't find it locally but they have it.

[@runnerrobbie22]

I just used curiada about maybe a week ago and got my bottles of rum and gin I absolutely love it, great partner ship!

[@Barprints]

Great list! Love the Aperol Spritz for warm weather!

[@Legate777]

Top tip for pimms the brittish version you mentioned in the show is more of a summer drink when the British strawberries are at their best, and always has mint in it too

[@deathbatgirlxxx]

Oh man, when I was living and waitressing in Dublin I sold tons of aperol spritzes! I prefer limoncello myself but they are nice on a hot day. Congrats on the sponsorship!

[@TrueRomancer04]

Awesome sponsorship, dude! Majorly happy for you and excited for the future of the channel.

[@atarian345]

I've been enjoying a gin old-fashioned recipe since Spring hit. It's the same recipe as a regular old-fashioned but substitute bourbon for barrel-aged gin and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

[@bombshellblonde544]

I love how Greg raves about Novo Fogo and I'm fortunate enough that although Oklahoma's liquor choices leave much to be desired, that's actually handled. At the liquor store next to my neighborhood, that is in fact the ONLY cachaça they offer. Now I really want a caipirinha. Still one of my favorite drinks of all time.

[@colina1330]

You actually turned me on to the Gordon's Breakfast, and it's become one of my favourite warm-weather cocktails. I had my first one of the season about a week ago, and it had probably been a good 7 or 8 months since I had had one. It blows me away every time how good it is. I like to use maple syrup for it, and tend to cut wayyyyy back on it (3/4 of an ounce is just too sweet for me), since I want that cucumber and gin to shine through.

[@bashcrash9148]

I measure out all of my cocktail recipes. Even when just making them for myself.

[@Zindureth]

I feel like "Bubbles Laying in the Grass" from your AI episode might deserve a spot in this list!

[@willbrown9290]

You nailed it; Orange wedges post soccer practice, for sure. ;And then there were the cool parents who brought Capri-sun and or gushers 👌 )

[@HowIMetHelen]

Thanks for reminding me how much I love a paloma!

[@jamesfisher9594]

The lichens are so fresh this time of year!

[@quaked2023]

Greg, Gordon's Cup is awesome! Thank you for the recipe!

[@DJMexiMelt]

Dude. Curiada setup looks dope. Great job Greg!

[@SuperBass521]

Always nice to see the Tar Man from Return of the Living Dead pop in for a cameo.

[@ericwinter4513]

I was just thinking about the orange thing! We were always given pieces of orange at halftime when I played soccer as a kid in Maine. So it's not just NJ.

[@Crazt]

2:00 I'd like to highlight the line "if you can't find it at your local liquor store." Support small businesses!

[@JoacinoDaGona]

My favourite spring drink: Hessian apple cidar aka "Äpplewoi", half-and-half with seltzer and a tea spoon (or to taste) of menthe pastile on the top. Serve chilled or on ice with a spring of mint. A dash of ginger syrup could work too, to round it out.

[@akiraakc1030]

Congratulations on the collaboration with Curiada! This seems like a really exciting opportunity

[@darkblitz23]

Great job on getting that partnership with Curiada Greg, I love your videos (they really got me interested in mixology) and I often times have trouble finding some of the stuff you use at my local liquor store to make it myself so that will be useful!

[@kangaroo5508]

I just found you and this video today. I was also invited to a country club for a birthday party, and was thinking, "What cool drink should I have there?" It was meant to be! Thank you for this video and your amazing channel!!

[@zach1abbey]

SOOOO GLAD you partnered with CURIADA!!!! My fav online liquor store!! Just placed another order with your code!!! AHHH stoked

[@noskcajxela]

Glad to know I’m not the only one that rinses the muddler with more liquor lol.

[@ellenwatts2955]

Love it!

[@Rohnon]

You know what, I'm really in the mood for a How To Drink Video!

[@enilsiopereiraluizfilho1461]

You named the mint julep when describing the whisper! Great show anyway! Always fond of you saying "cachaça"!

[@StereoTyp0]

Good catch!

[@tarawalker7193]

I shall try them ALL!

[@tomwillett2005]

Brilliant video mate cracking drinks

[@champo976]

I am so glad I discovered you when I did (January, 2020, just in time to get ready for quarantine lol) anyways keep up the good work! I look forward to these every week lol

[@euphie2]

Picked up 2 bottles of Mr Black!! Thanks!!!

[@Daggeira]

I love that the editor playfully calls out your weird pronunciation lol

[@Daggeira]

@asdrubale bisanzio I thought it was his wife, but I'm not sure

[@Daggeira]

@Paul Kwon Well, then, that's even better

[@AllenHarrison]

Ruby Red Squirt is my all time favorite soda!

[@thebeerstreetboys]

Love these cocktails. We're heading into colder weather in Australia, but we'll still bust out a caipirinha.

[@johnabreu6753]

Oh how I love to watch Greg trying to pronounce cachaça... oh that’s wonderful

[@barefootwildflowers3209]

I just made mojitos yesterday to use some of my mint that is already ready to pick 😁

[@nathanclark3575]

Best spring cocktail: Smokey Dr. Pepper. Pint glass of ice, 2oz smokey scotch (I prefer either Ardbeg Uigeadal or JW Black) and top w/ Dr Pepper.

[@GoofballAndi]

Know whats great for spring? a nice akvavit out in the garden, Greg.

[@TriscuitsForDays]

This sponsorship is so exciting!! Been waiting for something similar!!

[@jeccdog7584]

WOOOOOOH!!!!!! YEAH

[@ManiManiPlays]

Greetings from Alberta, yes, it's snowing.

[@shootermcgavin991]

This channel is so entertaining and strangely comforting. Like your favorite sitcom. Very well done- big fan!

[@Barprints]

That's the best comparison I've heard for this channel. Cheers

[@stopthattimerave]

FIVE MINUTES AGO YEEHAW Always good to see another video from you!!

[@lucienleonardi8122]

The birds are singing, The flowers are blooming, What a beautiful day for cooming

[@HonicBlue]

another great spring drink, the gin fizz.

[@robertwalsh6810]

Congrats on this huge partnership! Great drinks as always

[@jaredallen1767]

Curiada sounds awesome! Congrats!

[@SanguiphiliaTV]

Great episode! These all look delicious and refreshing. Your sponsor is really damn cool! Perfect fit for the channel. Also that St Germain vampire joke was fantastic LOL

[@johnoneil9188]

I have actually made the Aperol Spritz a couple of time for parties. It is a good drink for garden parties. Also yeah right, spring. We had snow earlier this week and there is scheduled to be more the next.

[@AirOhSoul]

I like to add a splash of malibu coconut rum to my aperol spritz. Gives it a subtle but present hint of creamy coconut flavor.

[@thejayman8367]

I love the seasonal drinks video idea. I hope you make more. (:

[@antoniomurillocrespo8025]

Yeeesss juat what i needed new videoooo

[@MarshallChip]

“Gently Touch the mint” hahahaha made me laugh for sure

[@biancabrooks280]

Hopefully it’s not a Bad Touch