What better way to enjoy spring than to sip on some of the flavors of the season?
Townsend EPX
At Townsend, the drinks go the natural route with the Garden Shed (boasting Herbs de Provence-infused vodka, green juice, and Genepy) the T & G (made with tequila, Amontillado, ginger, honey, lemon, and mezcal) and the Fish House Punch (comprised of cognac, rum, apricot, Earl Grey, lemon and egg white.) The libations go well with one of the restaurant’s French-forward dishes.
1623 E. Passyunk Ave., townsendepx.com
Urban Farmer
The Logan Hotel’s ground-floor hotspot is offering both spring-time cocktails and mocktails for Philadelphians to try. UF’s adult libations include the In & Out Margarita ($17) mixed with Corzon Blanco Tequila, raspberry-lychee cordial, agave, lime, and a pink Himalayan salt rim; the Posh Negroni Spritz ($17) with Campari, Sweet Vermouth, peach liqueur, and sparkling wine; and the Asparagus Brine Martini ($16) featuring Union Forge vodka, dry vermouth and housemade brine, garnished with a parmesan stuffed asparagus.
Low-ABV wise, diners can sip on the Pomegranate Spritz ($12) with pomegranate juice, rosemary and lime, topped with fever tree club soda; a Forgiving Manhattan ($12) with Verjus Rouge, spiced lemon-cinnamon-peppercorn shrub, and housemade vermouth, and another asparagus-centric drink: The Dirty No-Tini ($12) made with Seedlip Grove 42, house-made brine, and olive oil with a pickled asparagus garnish.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
CO-OP Restaurant & Bar
If you’re in University City, CO-OP is currently offering a new variety of inventive libations. While here, try the Wilmington Strawberry Crush ($13) mixed with Stateside Vodka, elderflower, lemon, thyme, and strawberry; the Jersey Shore Kettle Corn Whiskey Sour ($13) with Dad’s Hat whiskey, kettle corn syrup, lemon, and egg white; and the Philadelphia Fishtown Punch ($13) comprised of Jamaican rum, black tea, lemon, and peach.
20 S. 33rd St., coopphilly.com
Royal Boucherie
While at this Old City bar and restaurant (which also happens to have a charming upper level patio), check out the Rue Des Fraises ($14), made with Arette Tequila, Pamplemousse, Montenegro, and strawberry, and the Smokeshow ($14), which features Banhez Mezcal, melon liqueur, and Thai green chili. RB calls this duo the “perfect mix of sweet and spicy.”
52 S. Second St., royalboucherie.com
The Dutch
The Dutch is open for breakfast and dinner service, but its the evening cocktail menu that showcases the flavors of the spring season. While here, Philadelphians can sip on Shades of Chartreuse ($15) comprised of gin, chartreuse, citrus, mint, and honeydew cucumber syrup; and the bright Beet-ernally Grateful ($15) fashioned with tequila, beet shrub, cynar, citrus, bitters, and garnished with fresh-ground black pepper.
1537 S. 11 St., thedutchphilly.com
Forsythia
Forsythia always has inventive cocktails, even in the spring-time season, and on this menu in particular, they are named after media classics. While here, diners can try the Hare Do, a bourbon-forward libation featuring carrot allspice dram, lemon-seabean bitters, and egg whites; the Bananarama, featuring sherry, Cachaça, banana, cardamom, and lime; and the Mexican Radio, made with mezcal, gin, Cordoval, hibiscus, and coconut milk.
233 Chestnut St., forsythiaphilly.com
Art in the Age
AITA always leans into seasonal tasting options, and 2023 is no different. The Old City space is currently highlighting the Sweet Pea Spritz ($13), boasting Snap Pea infused vodka, Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth, Addition tarragon bitters, and celery soda; the Garter Snake ($14), made with apricot-infused Kinsey American Whiskey, Dolin Rouge vermouth, Green Chartreuse, Addition thyme bitters, and lemon peel oil; and the Chamomile Old Fashioned ($14),made with chamomile-infused Kinsey Bourbon, Oolong syrup, and Addition black pepper bitters.
Want a deal? Head to Art in the Age Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. for $2 off during their Golden Hour.
116 N. 3rd St., artintheage.com
Red Owl Tavern
Cocktails are always a focal point here, and for the spring season, Philadelphians can try the Purple Hive ($17) prepared with Peaflower Hendricks Gin, lavender honey, Saké, Damiana, lemon, and egg white; the Lemon Tree ($15) boasting Meyer Lemon Hanson, mint green tea, Sicilian Lemonade Fever Tree, and lemon; the Garden Smash ($15) made with Strawberry-infused Corralejo, Aperol, basil agave, and lime; and the Waikiwi ($15), featuring Coconut Plantation, pisco, falernum, kiwi, and lime.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
Patchwork
If you want an excuse to sip on some cocktails while on an elevated patio in Center City, here it is: Patchwork is currently offering the Garden Goddess ($17) made with vodka, lemon, cucumber syrup, with a house infused sage-salt rim; the Uh-uh, Honey ($17) with Spotted Lantern Fly honey syrup, Appleton Estate Rum, lemon, and a honeycomb garnish; and the Apple Butter Jeans ($16) combining bourbon, Johnson Farms Apple Butter, lemon, and egg white.
1620 Chancellor St., patchworkphilly.com
