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As vibrant spring arrives, our moods brighten—and so do the cocktails we savor. Picture refreshing beverages that are bursting with fruit flavors, fragrant blossoms, and fizzy textures, invigorating our palates and rejuvenating our souls. Nothing encapsulates freshness and brightness quite like a zesty, lemon-infused drink to banish those lingering traces of winter. Seeking inspiration for perfect pairings with limoncello, Tasting Table engaged in conversation with Justin Lavenue, an esteemed mixologist and co-owner of The Roosevelt Room , one of the top bars in Austin, Texas. The versatility of limoncello is one of its charms, according to Lavenue. It pairs wonderfully with numerous flavors that enhance its vibrant, citrusy character! For combining with additional cocktail components, Lavenue suggests finding ideas from traditional drinks along with sweets and meals featuring lemon highlights. He adds, “Basil, stone fruits, and nutmeg have consistently been perfect complements...

Let me admit this: I've never really enjoyed martinis all that much. Throughout the years, I've experimented with numerous versions of the traditional martini, yet this cocktail failed to become part of my standard list of drinks. Recently, though, I received some advice from the renowned deceased. Julia Child is making me reconsider all my previous beliefs about How to request a martini . I recently learned That Julia’s preferred cocktail was known as an "upside-down martini," which is a version with more vermouth than the traditional formula. As mentioned, Culinary Historians of Chicago , Julia once mentioned that it was her favorite cocktail because it was incredibly light, allowing you to enjoy two of them easily. What does an 'upside-down martini' entail? The upside-down martini, also known as the reverse martini, requires five parts of exceptionally dry vermouth (Noilly Prat recommended) to one part gin. This drink flips the t...