Veggie Cocktails for Spring

Fruits have long been a go-to for cocktail mixing. But when you’re looking for a more savory flavor profile, head toward the veggie aisle. Peppers, cucumber, corn, beets, carrots—the options are many, but here’s a list of veggie cocktails that will get you heading in the right direction.

California Cooler

Whatever the outdoor occasion, this bubbly, herbaceous cocktail will lend the perfect sunny-day touch.

The Cleanse Cocktail

A rosemary-beet cordial brings richness to whiskey, ginger, and lemon.

Cucumber Basil Margarita

Chef Nuno Sousa of Leitao in New York City applies garden freshness of cucumbers and basil to his Margarita.

Del Huerto

Two ounces of grilled corn anchor this tequila cocktail.

Don’t Be Naive

An Asian cucumber salad transformed into a cocktail.

Early Start

This recipe from Houston’s Better Luck Tomorrow combines sorrel with aquavit.

The Fonzworth

In the interest of sustainable bartending, at the Snug in Sacramento, they used leftover fennel to create this unique whiskey sour recipe.

Garden Party

Snap peas bring a fresh flavor to this cocktail from Cafe Birdie in Los Angeles.

Gin Rocket

Muddled arugula gives this gimlet riff a verdant color and peppery bite.

Just Beet It

An earthy tequila cocktail with a kick of ginger.

Lower East Side

This twist on the Eastside puts cucumber pulp and mint to good use.

Number 30  

This light and juicy low-proof cocktail combines the bittersweet notes of Aperol, grapefruit, and Meletti with the fresh flavors of carrot and tarragon.

Podracer

A cocktail that’s so fresh and so spring, infusing sotol and tequila with peas.

Punch Line

Fresh bell pepper stars in this vibrant cocktail.

Rhubarb Spritz

Tart rhubarb makes for a vibrant springtime spritz.

Silly Rabbit

Vodka provides a perfect base for carrot, ginger, and orgeat in this cocktail from Mister O’s in Los Angeles.

Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita

Fresh ingredients make all the difference in this seasonal margarita.

Two Charlies

Fresh carrot juice brings earthiness to ginger and vodka.