The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015
Saxon + Parole is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

1. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Spring Daiquiri; The pea is one of the earliest signs of spring & is thrown into this daiquiri with Cana Brava rum, lemon-thyme cordial, & citrus juice,& served in a glass rimmed with tarragon salt. Read more.

Dram is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

2. Dram

177 S 4th St (btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Summer Negroni; The negroni gets an upgrade that's just right for the soon-to-come heat. Aperol and Dolin Blanc vermouth mixed with Beefeater gin & Cocchi Americano, and garnished with grapefruit. Read more.

Highlands is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

3. Highlands

150 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · West Village · 161 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Perfect Gin & Tonic; Composed of Caorunn Scottish gin, tonic, & cucumber ice cubes. A perfect spring cocktail to rouse imbibers from the harsh winter. Read more.

Roberta's Pizza is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

4. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: ALL CAPS; This alluring elixir evokes the pristine, pine-imbued essence of springtime in the high Alps. Muddled rosemary & Zirbenz, an aromatic Swiss liqueur — play with spicy American rye. Read more.

Extra Fancy is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

5. Extra Fancy

302 Metropolitan Ave (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 184 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Gold Rush; Basil Hayden's bourbon as the base, chamomile-infused honey syrup and fresh lemon. It'll make you think about all the things you can do now that your snow boots are in storage. Read more.

Virgola is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

6. Virgola

28 Greenwich Ave (btwn W 10th & Charles St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 59 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Negroni Royale; The Negroni Royale retains the deep bitter tang of a negroni, but is lightened up with grapefruit bitters and Virgola prosecco, which is incredibly refreshing and perfect for spring. Read more.

La Contenta is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

7. La Contenta

9.0
102 Norfolk St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 84 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: El Chamuco; A mix of tequila blanco, mezcal, creme de cassis, homemade ginger beer, and lime juice. The combination is light, refreshing, complex, and smoky, all at the same time. Read more.

Chefs Club by Food & Wine NY is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

8. Chefs Club by Food & Wine NY

275 Mulberry St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 60 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Puck; Bourbon & bee pollen combine with pear nectar for a lightly sweet sipper that's a nice way to start or end a night. Black pepper finishes the drink, which adds effervescence. Read more.

Maison Premiere is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

9. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Walcott Express; This mint-infused cocktail doubles down on freshness with Sapin 55. Reining in this earthy foundation are tart overtones of lime cordial and the lush, lingering sweep of Germain-Robin Read more.

The Happiest Hour is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

10. The Happiest Hour

8.0
121 W 10th St (btwn Greenwich Ave & Patchin Pl), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 126 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Link Ray; This cocktail references Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray, and coaxes celery's sharper notes out with a French bitters called Suze. + Customizable with gin, rhum agricole, or jalapeno-infused tequila. Read more.

Montmartre is one of The Eleven Best Spring Cocktails in NYC, 2015.

11. Montmartre

158 8th Ave (btw 17th & 18th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 144 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Moon for the Misbegotten; This fresh coupe of calvados and mezcal, bright with lime and resonant with spice. Shaken with egg white for a mellow foamy top. One sip: Paris in the spring. Read more.