Fresh Citrus, Floral Notes & Bright Seasonal Cocktails
Spring 2025 brought a fresh and vibrant energy to our seasonal Cocktail Classes at Reid’s Distillery. After introducing rotating seasonal menus in 2024, spring became the perfect opportunity to highlight lighter flavours, floral ingredients, fresh citrus, and approachable cocktail techniques inspired by the transition into warmer weather.
This season’s cocktail lineup focused on balance — combining refreshing acidity, fruit-forward flavours, herbaceous garnishes, and subtle sweetness while continuing to showcase the versatility of Reid’s Signature, Citrus, and Spiced Gins.
From cherry-forward sours to tropical citrus blends and floral thyme-infused cocktails, Spring 2025 celebrated the bright, refreshing flavours that define the season.
Sour Cherry Bomb
A bold and balanced spring sour layered with cherry, citrus, and warm vanilla notes.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Spiced Gin
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup
- 0.5 oz Cherry Brandy
- 0.5 oz Luxardo Cherry Syrup
Type
Shaken
Glassware
Flute Glass
Garnish
Cherry
Method
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake thoroughly until chilled.
- Strain into a flute glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Hawaiian Breeze
A tropical-inspired spring cocktail featuring pineapple, citrus, and subtle bitter notes from Aperol.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Citrus Gin
- 0.5 oz Aperol
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Type
Shaken
Glassware
Rocks Glass with King Cube
Garnish
Dehydrated grapefruit
Method
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Pour over a king cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with dehydrated grapefruit.
Spring Time Lime Fizz
A crisp and floral cocktail combining elderflower, thyme, and fresh lime for a refreshing spring finish.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Reid’s Signature Gin
- 0.5 oz St-Germain
- 1 oz Thyme Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice
Type
Shaken
Glassware
Coupe Glass
Garnish
Sprig of thyme
Method
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.
Our Spring 2025 Cocktail Classes focused on refreshing seasonal ingredients, approachable bartending techniques, and flavour combinations that guests could easily recreate at home. Through citrus balancing, syrup infusions, and elevated garnishes, this menu captured the light and vibrant energy of spring while continuing to evolve the Reid’s Distillery Cocktail Class experience.
