Garden party

With springtime on the horizon, we find ourselves drawn to cocktails that celebrate the season—or, at least are a bit brighter and more refreshing. A regular on the Juban’s cocktail menu, the Botanical gets its chance to shine in these sunnier months.

The simple combination of Hendrick’s gin, muddled lime, cucumber slices and fresh mint all topped with a splash of soda and crushed ice is perfect for an afternoon lounging in the Creole restaurant’s courtyard bar.

Hendrick’s already has that fresh, floral flavor infused in the spirit, but the added mint and citrus leave you with a feeling as pleasant as a walk in a spring garden. jubans.com