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Best February Seasonal Produce (with Cocktails + Mocktails)

Wondering what fruits and vegetables are in season in February? You’re in the right place! In this seasonal produce guide, you’ll find a list of the best February fruits and vegetables along with my favorite cocktail and mocktail recipes for this time of year.

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Best February Seasonal Produce (with Cocktails + Mocktails)

Using fresh, seasonal produce is one of my favorite sources of inspiration for cocktails and mocktails, so I wanted to share what fruits and vegetables to look out for this February. Shopping for produce when it is in its peak season ensures it has the best quality and taste and can even save you money!

Produce that is in peak season in February includes blood oranges, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, grapefruit, kale, kiwi, kumquats, meyer lemons, oranges, parsnips, passion fruit, pomegranate, turnips, and winter squash.

Best February Produce for Cocktails and Mocktails

Kiwi Crush Mocktail in a short glass decorated by mint leaf. There is a hand decorating the drink with an edible flower.

February seasonal produce is amazing for mixing up delicious citrus-based cocktails and mocktails.

Blood Oranges

Blood oranges are typically available from December to April. Fresh squeezed blood orange juice is an amazing addition to cocktails and mocktails. Some of my current favorites are my Blustery Blood Orange Toddy and Creamy Blood Orange Mocktail. You can check out more of my blood orange recipes here.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is in peak season from November to early spring. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice adds bitter citrus notes to beverages. Try it in the Eternally Grapefruit or a hot cocktail like the Green Tea Sake Hot Toddy.

Kiwis

This tropical fruit may make you think summer, but kiwis are actually in peak season from late autumn to early spring. Try it muddled or pureed in cocktails and mocktails. Try it in a cocktail like Kiwi Be Friends? or non-alcoholic drink like the Kiwi Crush Mocktail.

Kumquats

Kumquats are a small citrus fruit, the size of grapes. They are known for their tart flavor and can be enjoyed whole – skin and all! They are in season and available from winter to early spring. Try them in these Kumquat Ginger Margaritas!

Meyer Lemons

Meyer lemons peak in January and February but are generally in season and available November through May. Meyer lemons are sweeter and less acidic than other lemons and add a beautiful almost floral flavor to recipes. Use them in any drink that calls for lemon. I love it in my Berry Besties Spritzer!

Oranges

Navel oranges, tangerines and clementines are in season fall to early winter. You can even try fresh tangerine juice in any recipe that calls for orange juice for a fun twist. My favorites include the Citrus Basil Smash Mocktail and Tropical Tangerine Aperol Spritz.

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit starts popping up at my farmer’s market this time of year and is perfect for bright, tropical cocktails! Its peak season is February to June. You can use the pulp or juice in cocktails and mocktails. I love it in a Passion Fruit Caipirinha (Caipirinha de Maracuja).

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is in season September to February and it’s such a great ingredient for fall and winter cocktails. It’s great in cocktails like the Spiced Pomegranate Rosé Spritzer and non-alcoholic drinks like my Creamy Pomegranate Mocktail.

Other February Seasonal Produce to Enjoy

  • Broccoli: October to April is the best time to enjoy broccoli.
  • Brussel Sprouts: October through February is peak season for Brussel Sprouts.
  • Cauliflower: You can get cauliflower all year round but it tastes best in its peak season of December through March!
  • Kale and Collard Greens: These leafy greens are in season in the winter.
  • Parsnips and Turnips: Root vegetables like parsnips and turnips are in peak season from fall to early winter.
  • Winter Squash: The cool weather is the perfect time to enjoy winter squash butternut, acorn, delicata and spaghetti squash. They are in peak season early fall to mid-winter.

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