Seven Spring Cocktails From Miami's Best Bartenders (Recipes)

Felipe Cuevas

Here's to spring!

Whew! After a long, grueling winter filled with blizzards, sleet, and subzero conditions, we are so glad to welcome spring officially today.

OK, so there were no snowstorms in Miami. But there were at least four days when we had to turn the space heater on -- and that's enough for us to know we are not sorry to see winter go.

Besides, we just needed an excuse to have a cocktail.

We're seeing a trend of fresh cucumbers, berries, and herbs muddled into our spring cocktails, making these libations refreshing and multilayered.

Toast to a new season tonight with these delicious spring cocktails either at the bars and restaurants that create them or at home with the included recipes.

Read also:
- Six Best Winter Cocktails in Miami
- 10 Sexiest Cocktails for Valentine's Day

Andres Aravena

Toro Toro's Carnaval Cocktail ($12)
The caipirinha goes to Carnaval with the added fruitiness of strawberry and passionfruit. This cocktail is pink, sexy, and potent.

Ingredients:
3 whole strawberries
3/4 oz.passionfruit purée
1/2 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. of Leblón cachaça

Muddle ingredients. Shake and strain into rocks glass with ice.