5 Essential Cocktails for April 2025
Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays.
There is no better time to brush up on your cocktail-making skills than the start of a new month. As the weather warms and the days become longer, fresh ingredients are becoming in season—think herbs, citrus, and florals. It’s an opportunity to update your cocktail repertoire to keep your menu in tune with the season.
These five essential cocktails highlight and reflect the blooming energy April brings. If you’re behind the bar or at home and diving into your mixologist’s side, one of these cocktails should make its way to your monthly roundup.
El Conejo Bueno
If you’ve been lacking in the vegetable department, simply add them to your next cocktail. National Carrot Day on April 4 is the perfect excuse to whip up this veggie-forward drink. This vibrant cocktail is as savory as it is sweet. Fresh carrot juice in cocktails provides an earthy sweetness that pairs delightfully with the aged rum. The added chickpea water makes this cocktail vegan and provides the right amount of creaminess in every sip.
Berry Nice
The easy answer to celebrate National Gin & Tonic Day on April 9 would be to make a simple yet classic cocktail. And while we love to enjoy a good G&T, it’s the perfect drink to add something extra to make it special. With spring in full blast, the Berry Nice is an excellent choice when you’re in the mood for a refreshing beverage. The vibrant and tart berries complement the juniper notes from the gin. Top it off with some sweet tonic water for a bubbly afternoon beverage.
Godfather James
Get hopped up on National Beer Day (4/7) with this whisky-based mixed drink. This cocktail is ideal for those who love the taste of beer but want something that packs a punch. It’s more than likely that all of these ingredients are already behind the bar—whisky, amaretto, and a bottle of Guinness. The spirit base balances out the heaviness that Guinness beer is known to have. Finish the drink with a fresh sprig of mint for an herbaceous note with every sip.
Moonrise
On Malbec World Day (4/17), swap that simple glass of red wine for something that has the tannin notes but is a tad more refreshing. Not only is this cocktail beautiful in presentation, but it truly tastes as good as it looks. The tequila-based cocktail has both a sweet and herbaceous flavor profile that is flawlessly complemented by the rich and jammy taste of Malbec wine.
Gentleman And A Scholar
Don’t let the month pass by without raising a glass to National Tea Day on April 21. Tea is a great way to get creative with your cocktail-making. The Gentleman And A Scholar is a blend of citrus and botanicals with a subtle hint of Earl Grey Tea to round it out. Honor the timeless and beloved beverage by giving this cocktail a try.
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