This is THE spring cocktail for 2026 (The Spring Awakening)

Today we’re making the Spring Awakening from the Waldorf Astoria Bar Book. This is a simple vodka cocktail built with Aperol and Cocchi Americano, and can go by two names (Spring Awakening OR Winter's Nap) depending on the garnish. Rosemary makes this the Winter’s Nap, while a citrus twist turns it into the Spring Awakening. This is also our second Mix Along, so if you grabbed the bottles ahead of time, you’re ready to build this right alongside me. And because I want you to have another drink option with these ingredients, I’m sharing a spritz variation I call the Early Thaw as well. Hope you enjoy both recipes. Cheers! Huge thank you to everyone who grabbed these bottles at House of Bitter Bear! Your support is greatly appreciated. Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/collections/anders-erickson-holiday-collection?sca_ref=6375283.i1mAKIWjO7 Don’t forget the merch! 👉 https://exlsv.com/collections/anders-erickson Join us on Patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/anderserickson My newsletter: https://anderserickson.com Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:34 The History 02:58 The Booze 04:50 The Recipe 09:50 The Early Thaw 11:37 Sips & Sign Off ——— THE WINTER’S NAP / SPRING AWAKENING RECIPE 5:05 1 oz (30 ml) St. George All Purpose Vodka 1 oz (30 ml) Cocchi Americano 1/2 oz (15 ml) Aperol Garnish: orange or lemon twist (Spring Awakening) OR rosemary sprig (Winter’s Nap) THE EARLY THAW RECIPE 10:04 1/2 oz (15 ml) St. George All Purpose Vodka 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Aperol 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Cocchi Americano 3 oz (90 ml) prosecco or other dry sparkling wine 1/2 oz (15 ml) soda water Lemon wheel garnish ——— THE TOOLS To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: http://shrsl.com/49kuq Beau Lowball Tumblers: http://shrsl.com/49kuc As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Brandon Carey Randy Calegari Matthew Crowley Kevin Dzomery Derek Patstone Rick Turoczy Joshua Penley Sheri Muilenburg Connie & Rob Chapin Chris Roberts Howard Pollack Bruce Stark Brian Gordon David Byrne Randall Randall Nick D Pilaitis Jonathan Shaffer Melanie Sumner Brian R David Pruett Brody Matthew White Brian Sciarratta KC JONES Scott Goode Allen Saxton Lara Charles Snodgrass Scott MacLean Robert Tim Ayers Steve Mr. Robert Wade Walden Leverich Loretta Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anderserickson_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202