Spring Orchard Spritz

Description: A fresh and radiant springtime cocktail, the Spring Orchard Spritz celebrates the season’s first blooms. Herbal mint dances with the botanical notes of gin, while orange, lemon, and lime juices bring a tangy vibrance. Finished with sparkling grapefruit water and a hint of grenadine, it’s a fizzy, fruit-forward libation perfect for garden gatherings. Ingredients: - 2 oz gin - 1 oz fresh orange juice - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice - 1/2 oz fresh lime juice - 1/4 oz grenadine - 4-6 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish) - 2 oz sparkling grapefruit water Glass: Large stemmed wine glass or balloon glass Method: In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves. Add gin, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and grenadine. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a large stemmed wine glass filled with fresh ice. Top with sparkling grapefruit water. Garnish with a bouquet of mint sprigs and an orange twist. Enjoy immediately, preferably outdoors in spring sunshine!