By Jacqueline Cucco for Ocean Drive

With the arrival of spring comes the cravings for lighter and fresher ingredients—this includes cocktails. Here, we spoke with some of Miami’s best mixologists and bartenders around to see what’s in their glass this spring.

Lindsey Alvarado: Wynwood Mule

“I love drinks that compliment the weather—it helps make the cocktail more enjoyable and memorable. At KYU we have incorporated the smoky grill elements into our spin-off of the famous Moscow Mule. The Wynwood Mule is taken to another level by smoking pineapples for hours and incorporating fresh lime juice, bitters, Goslings Original Ginger Beer, and subtle Ketel One Vodka. The cocktail is topped with a sliced juicy lime wheel and a snazzy, funky straw, and served in recycled tin cans with graffiti wall art from our entrance to make this super fresh cocktail unforgettable.” —Lindsey Alvarado, bar manager at KYU

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