What To Drink This Spring Based Off Your Astrology Sign

Spring has sprung, and so long the hot toddys. While we can never get enough rosé, sometimes a refreshing cocktail is what we are craving for. Between Whiskey, gin, and vodka how do you know what your in the mood for? Luckily for you, we’ve gathered the best cocktails for your astrological sign.

ARIES  

True to their bold and ambitious spirits, these fire signs will enjoy Hudson’s New Money Old Fashioned cocktail. [Created by Hudson Whiskey]

Ingredients:

• 2 Parts Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Whiskey

• 1 Bar Spoon Demerara Simple Syrup

• 1-2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters

 Method: Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled, then strain into an old fashioned/rocks glass over a large chunk of ice. Cut a generous slice of orange zest, express orange oils over drink, garnish with zest & serve.

TAURUS

It’s no secret that Tauruses love to indulge. Milagro’s Dorado cocktail is topped with prosecco and gold flakes for those who enjoy the finer things in life. [Created by Jaime Salas]

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Parts Milagro SBR Silver

• 1/2 Part agave nectar

• 1/2 Part lemon juice

• Prosecco to top

• Gold flakes

 Method: Combine all ingredients except prosecco and shake well. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with prosecco and gold flakes.

GEMINI

Similar to Icelanders, a Gemini’s life mantra revolves around happiness. Reyka’s Block Party cocktail embodies this positive mentality and is great for these airy signs [Created by Reyka Vodka, IMAGE]

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 parts Reyka Vodka

• 1/2 part Dolin Blanc

• 3 Cucumber slices

• 3/4 part Lemon juice

• 1/2 part Simple syrup

• 1 part Watermelon juice

 Method: Muddle cucumber slices in the bottom of a shaker. Then add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake and fine-strain into highball glass with ice. Add 1 part sparkling wine (rosé is nice). Garnish with a cucumber slice wrapped in the glass.

CANCER

Cancers embody an emotional depth due to their highly intuitive natures. For a complex cocktail to match, try Monkey Shoulder’s Hollywood Reporter. [Created by Anna Mains,]

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ parts Monkey Shoulder

• ½ part Aperol

• ½ part honey syrup

• ¾ parts fresh grapefruit juice

• Top with soda

• Grapefruit twist

 Method: Combine all ingredients except soda in shaker, shake and strain over ice in Collins glass. Top with soda (Topo Chico if available). Garnish with grapefruit twist.

LEO

Always taking center stage and living a cinematic lifestyle, Leo’s will enjoy Fistful of Bourbon’s Gold Rush. [Created by Anthony Bohlinger]

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Fistful of Bourbon

• 1 part Lemon Juice

• .5 part Honey Syrup (1:1 honey and water)

 Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon peel or fresh mint.

VIRGO

Virgos take on life logically and practically and need a classic cocktail to match. Monkey Shoulder’s Strawberry Daiquiri, but #MakeitMonkey is an enchanting take on the Daiquiri, and great for the Earth sign who isn’t afraid to improve a classic. [Created by Anna Mains]

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Monkey Shoulder

• ¾ part simple

• ¾ parts fresh lime juice

• 1-2 strawberries (sliced)

 Method: Muddle strawberries in a shaker, add ice, Monkey, lime, and simple. Shake. Double strain into coupe.

LIBRA

Diplomatic peacemakers, such as Libras, will enjoy Milagro’s Yuzu Grita shooters. The perfect balance of spicy and sweet. [Created by Milagro]

Ingredients:

• 4 pts Milagro Añejo tequila

• 6 pts fresh lemon juice

• 4 pts yuzu juice

• 6 pts mango juice

• 6 pts elderflower syrup

• 2 habanero peppers

 Method: Chop habanero peppers into small pieces. Blend with remaining ingredients and allow pepper infusion to steep for 2–3 hours. Strain and pour into four separate shooter glasses. In four shooter glasses, pour Milagro Añejo neat. Enjoy sip for sip.

SCORPIO

Scorpios undeservingly have a bad rep. It’s not their fault they can come off a little spicy! Cheers to a Milagro Prickly Cooler, which is complete with a kick of Mexican cinnamon. [Created by Jaime Salas]

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 parts Milagro Silver

• 3/4 part prickly pear juice

• 1 part fresh lime juice

• 3/4 part agave nectar

• 3 parts club soda

• 1 pinch of Mexican ground cinnamon

• Lime wheel

• Cinnamon Stick

 Method: Combine all ingredients except club soda and shake well. Top with club soda and garnish with lime wheel and/or cinnamon stick.

SAGITTARIUS 

For the lively adventurers, try Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum Mojito. Mojitos are traced back to Cuba and their refreshing mint flavor is a great way to usher in Spring. [Created by Sailor Jerry]

Ingredients:

• 3 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

• 1 part simple syrup

• 4 lime wedges

• 5-8 mint leaves

• Small slice of fresh ginger

• Dash of aromatic bitters

 Method: Muddle ginger, lime wedges, mint and simple syrup in a highball glass. Fill with crushed ice and add remaining ingredients. Churn and top with more ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

CAPRICORN  

Capricorns’ quirky natures are reminiscent of Icelandic’s fantastical qualities. If you can’t see a midnight sun in person, mythological sea goats should try sipping Reyka’s Midnight Sun.  [Created by Trevor Schneider]

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Reyka Vodka

• 3 parts Fresh OJ

• 3 parts Bitter Lemon

• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

 Method: Build over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with an orange wedge & sprig of dill.

AQUARIUS 

Free-spirited and eccentric, Aquarius’ love to go against the grain and embody a non-conformist attitude. Try a zesty Hendrick’s Lunar Moonlight Delight. This galactically pleasing libation is a twist on traditional gin cocktails, because Aquarius’ are anything but traditional. [Created by Hendrick’s Gin]

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 part Hendrick’s Lunar

• 1 1/2 part Apple Juice

• 1/2 part Lime Juice

• Top with Ginger Beer

 Method: Combine all ingredients except the ginger beer in a wine glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and lightly stir. Garnish with slices of apple and a cucumber tongue.

PISCES  

Hendrick’s Cosmic Cooler makes for an otherworldly escape that can instill creativity for the Pisces’ mind that’s always seeking inspiration. [Created by Hendrick’s Gin,]

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Hendrick’s Lunar

• 3/4 part Lime Juice

• 1/2 part Simple Syrup

• 3 parts Club Soda

 Method: Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with cubed ice. Lightly stir and serve. Garnish with a cucumber spear.

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