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Valley establishments refresh their lineups with cocktails specifically for spring.
Spring is in full bloom, and for drink menus, that means refreshing flavors for the warmer but still pleasant weather. Spring cocktails often feature pretty pastel hues, some showcasing various botanicals, floral ingredients or seasonal fruits.
Here are 21 spring cocktails to try at restaurants and bars around the Valley.
The Mix Up Bar
If you love coconut, you must put this drink on your list to try. The Coconut Dream ($15) features Don Julio reposado tequila infused with coconut, dry curaçao, lime and pineapple juices and simple syrup. It’s topped with coconut foam and lime dust.
Details: Royal Palms Resort and Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602977-6458, royalpalmshotel.com.
Beckett’s Table
Justin Beckett’s restaurant has a charming patio and you’ll want to sip The Palmaire ($10) while you’re sitting outside enjoying the spring weather. The drink is made with both pomegranate liquor and juice, orange vodka, housemade honey syrup, lemonade and mint.
Details: 3717 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-954-1700, beckettstable.com.
True Food Kitchen
While you’re enjoying healthy, clean eating at this Sam Fox spot, get the Blueberry Royale ($12), a blend of muddled mint, blueberries, lemon juice and simple syrup that is shaken with St. Germain elderflower liqueur and Prairie organic vodka, and topped with prosecco and blueberries.
Details: Biltmore Fashion Park, 24th Street and Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-774-3488, truefoodkitchen.com. Scottsdale Quarter, Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop. 480-265-4500, truefoodkitchen.com.
Culinary Dropout
Head to one of three Culinary Dropout locations to enjoy the Fall of Eden ($11), a mix of green apple brandy, Figenza fig vodka, blackberry elderflower syrup, simple syrup, lime juice and prosecco. It’s garnished with rose petals.
Details: The Yard at Farmer Arts District, 149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe. 480-240-1601, culinarydropout.com. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. 480-970-1700, culinarydropout.com. The Yard, 5632 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602680-4040, culinarydrop out.com.
North Italia
Pizza and pasta go nicely with North’s herbal concoction, simply called the Rosemary & Lime ($11). It’s made with Ketel One vodka, Amaro Nonino, simple syrup and lime shaken over ice, then strained and topped with a dash of angostura bitters garnished with a rosemary sprig and lime slice.
Details: 4925 N. 40th St., Phoenix. 602324-5600, northitalia restaurant.com. Kierland Commons, Greenway Parkway and Scottsdale Road, Phoenix. 480948-2055, northitalia restaurant.com.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
The Hops and Harmony ($14) is a marriage of spirits and beer, made with barrel-aged Genevere gin, cynar Italian bitter liqueur, IPA, lemon juice, hops simple syrup and salt water bitters.
Details: Hotel Palomar, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 602-258-0231, bluehoundkitchen.com.
Clever Koi
The Asian-fusion restaurant offers the light and simple Paloma ($10), made with Arette blanco tequila, lime and a pinch of Maldon sea salt, and topped with house-made grapefruit lemongrass soda.
Details: 4236 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602222-3474, theclever koi.com. Also, 384 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. 480-306-4237, theclever koi.com.
Fat Ox
Matt Carter’s stylish Italian spot in Scottsdale is showcasing the ThreeDay Weekend ($12), a blend of Bulleit rye whiskey, aperol, lillet rose, rhubarb bitters and lime juice. It’s topped with prosecco and garnished with blood orange wheels.
Details: 6316 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-307-6900, ilovefatox.com.
Twisted Grove
If you’re looking for a little heat, try the Sweet & Spicy ($9). This mix of tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour and jalapeño agave syrup is served over ice in a bucket glass and garnished with a cayenne salt rim and half of a red jalapeño.
Details: 8220 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. 480-699-0811, twisted grove.com.
Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails
Guests can always expect an inventive array of cocktails at this Southern spot with an Italian flair. The Blind Melon ($11) starts with muddled pink peppercorns. Next, Hendrick’s gin, Peychaud’s Aperitivo, watermelon syrup and lime are added, shaken over ice and strained into a rocks glass. The attractive drink is garnished with a dehydrated lime wheel and pink peppercorns.
Details: 5813 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-2964147, okraaz.com.
Stock & Stable
Along the buzzing Seventh Street uptown corridor is this trendy restaurant, which features a lovely patio that is a great spot for drinks. The Sonoran Sunset ($10) is the perfect cocktail to have al fresco, made with Tito’s vodka, Giffard orgeat, lemon juice and housemade grenadine, and garnished with a luxardo cherry.
Details: 5538 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-3131001, stockandstable.com.
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
The swanky Scottsdale resort created this drink for one of the Valley’s most popular times of year: The Spring Shandy ($12) is a bright, easy-todrink mix of sweet tea vodka, simple syrup, Hefeweizen beer, tea, mint leaves and lemon juice, and garnished with a lemon wedge.
Details: 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. 480-627-3200, omni hotels.com.
Ladera Taverna y Cocina
The newest restaurant from Genuine Concepts is a hip Mexican spot in Sunnyslope. It’s featuring three spring drinks: La Reyna Peliroja ($12) is spicy and smoky combination of Kimo Sabe reposado mezcal, strawberry, ginger beer and Firewater bitters. El Santo ($9) is a sweet and tangy mix of Old Grand-Dad whiskey, Patron Citronge liqueur, tamarind and lime. Telenovela ($11) is a dramatic blend of St. George green chili vodka, ginger, lime and pineapple.
Details: 8729 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602606-2258, laderaphx.com.
Geordie’s Steak at Wrigley Mansion
A Prickly Pear Paloma ($13) is the perfect drink to soak up the gorgeous Valley views. The bright pink drink is made with Milagro blanco tequila, prickly pear puree, lime juice and Jarritos grapefruit soda.
Details: 2501 E Telawa
Trail, Phoenix. 602955-4079, wrigley mansion.com.
The Brickyard Downtown
This popular downtown Chandler spot is featuring a spring drink made with tropical flavors. The Cane You Feel the Love ($12) cocktail is made with Plantation and Wray & Nephew Overproof rums, coconut cream, pineapple-passion syrup and lime juice. It’s topped with Skipper dark rum and fernet branca.
Details: 85 W. Boston St., Chandler. 480963-1373, brickyard downtown.com.
Cuff
This hip downtown Glendale eatery serves new American cuisine and craft cocktails. For the warmer spring weather, it is highlighting the Sangria No. 43 ($9), which can be served with Provisioner red blend or Moscato d’Asti. The base is made with Licor 43, a Spanish liqueur, along with fruit juices, orange bitters and fresh fruit.
Details: 5819 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-847-8890, cuffdown town.com.
Z’Tejas
The Valley-based chain of Southwestern restaurants offers a wide variety of margaritas and other tequila-based cocktails. The Cazuela ($10) is a light and refreshing mix of Casamigos blanco tequila and grapefruit juice topped with champagne.
Details: Locations Valley-wide. ztejas.com.
Old Town Gringos
The popular spring training spot in the heart of downtown Scottsdale is offering two revitalizing drinks through the season. The Maddon’s Moxy ($10) is made with Three Olives citrus vodka, blue at Old Town Gringos. curaçao, and sweet and sour, while the San Francisco Mule ($10) features Deep Eddy orange vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.
Details: 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale. 480-423-3800, oldtown gringos.com.