Liquid Artistry | Episode 3: Spring Awakening
April 23, 2026
By the Keeper of the Glass
Spring Awakening
Cocktail
The Spirit BaseVodka — 1 oz
Cocchi Americano — 1 oz
Aperol — ½ oz
Steps
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, Cocchi Americano, and Aperol.
3. Stir for 20–25 seconds until well chilled.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice (or serve up in a coupe).
5. Express an orange or lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
Garnish
Orange or lemon twist.
The Spring Awakening Mocktail
“Light, bright, and full of early-spring garden energy — zero proof but full of flavor.”
Ingredients1 oz Non-alcoholic spirit (zero-proof vodka or gin)
1 oz Non-alcoholic aperitif (Wilfred’s, Figlia, Lyre’s Italian Spritz, or similar)
½ oz Non-alcoholic Aperol-style bitter orange (or grenadine + blood orange juice)
1–2 oz Sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Steps
1. Add the non-alcoholic spirit, aperitif, and bitter orange to a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Express a large orange twist over the drink and drop it in. Garnish
Large orange twist (or lemon twist + edible flower)