As the last wisps of winter’s chill dissipate, we’re excited to welcome the arrival of spring with a refreshing twist: delicious cocktails that capture the essence of the season! From classic flavors like strawberry and peach to more unexpected pairings like rhubarb and rosemary, these 20 spring cocktail recipes are sure to quench your thirst and delight your taste buds.
In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through the best of spring’s seasonal flavors, showcasing unique combinations that incorporate fresh herbs, fruits, and spices. Whether you’re looking for a light and crisp Spritz or a fruity and bubbly Bellini, we’ve got you covered with these refreshing recipes that are perfect for sipping in the sunshine.
Strawberry Basil Gin Fizz
Elevate your cocktail game with this sweet and savory Strawberry Basil Gin Fizz, perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions. This delightful drink combines the freshness of basil with the sweetness of strawberries and the crispness of gin.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz gin
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– Juice of 1 lime
– Soda water
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Muddle the strawberries and basil in a cocktail shaker to release their flavors and oils.
2. Add gin, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with soda water and garnish with additional basil leaves and strawberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Lavender Lemonade Spritz
Elevate your summer gatherings with this unique and refreshing twist on traditional lemonade. The subtle sweetness of lavender pairs perfectly with the tanginess of lemon, making it a perfect drink for warm weather celebrations.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 cup sugar
– 4 cups water
– 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
– 1 liter Prosecco or sparkling wine
– Sliced lemons and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add water to the pitcher and stir well.
3. Add dried lavender buds to the pitcher and let it infuse for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
4. Strain the lavender buds from the pitcher before serving.
5. Pour Prosecco or sparkling wine into glasses filled with ice.
6. Add Lavender Lemonade mixture to each glass, stirring gently.
7. Garnish with sliced lemons and fresh lavender sprigs, if desired.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes ( infusion time)
Elderflower Cucumber Collins
Elderflower Cucumber Collins Recipe
This refreshing twist on the classic Tom Collins combines the sweet, floral flavor of elderflower liqueur with the cooling crunch of cucumber and a splash of citrus. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up on a hot day.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz elderflower liqueur
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 3-4 slices of cucumber
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Club soda
– Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Add sliced cucumber and muddle gently to release its flavor and aroma.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and stir briefly.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None
Peach Thyme Bellini
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique and flavorful Peach Thyme Bellini, perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup peach puree
– 1/4 cup thyme syrup (see note)
– 2 cups Prosecco
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Fresh peaches, sliced
– Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together peach puree and thyme syrup until well combined.
2. Fill a champagne flute with ice.
3. Pour the peach-thyme mixture over the ice, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
4. Top with Prosecco.
5. Drizzle honey around the edge of the glass.
6. Garnish with sliced peaches and fresh thyme sprigs.
Cooking Time: None, just mix and serve!
Note: To make thyme syrup, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and store in the refrigerator.
Rhubarb Rosemary Gin Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique and flavorful Rhubarb Rosemary Gin Sour. The tartness of rhubarb and the earthiness of rosemary perfectly complement the crispness of gin.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz (60 ml) gin
– 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh rhubarb pieces
– 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
– Ice
– Lemon twist or wheel for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the rhubarb pieces with a muddler or back of a spoon to release their flavor and color.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon twist.
Cooking Time: None! Simply mix and serve.
Honeydew Mint Mojito
Beat the heat with this sweet and tangy twist on the classic mojito. This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of honeydew melon with the cooling flavor of mint, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups honeydew melon chunks
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon white rum (optional)
– 2 tablespoons club soda
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the honeydew melon until smooth.
2. Muddle the mint leaves in a large pitcher with a spoon to release their oils and flavor.
3. Add the lime juice and honeydew melon puree to the pitcher. Stir well.
4. If using rum, add it now.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mojito mixture over the ice.
6. Top each glass off with club soda and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (just blend and serve!)
Blackberry Sage Smash
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Blackberry Sage Smash, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh blackberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 cup sparkling water
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, muddle blackberries and sugar until the berries are crushed and the mixture is syrupy.
2. Add bourbon whiskey and stir to combine.
3. Squeeze in lime juice and stir again.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Blackberry Sage Smash mixture over the ice.
5. Top each glass off with sparkling water and garnish with a sprig of fresh sage.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Apricot Ginger Sparkler
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Apricot Ginger Sparkler, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. This sweet and tangy drink is sure to please.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz ginger liqueur
– 1 oz apricot puree
– 1 oz lemon-lime soda
– Juice of 1 lime
– Slice of fresh ginger, for garnish
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the ginger liqueur and apricot puree.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients (about 10-15 seconds).
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with lemon-lime soda and squeeze in the lime juice.
6. Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger.
Cooking Time: None, this is a cocktail!
Lemon Verbena Prosecco Punch
A refreshing twist on traditional punch, this recipe combines the sweet and tangy flavors of lemon verbena with the effervescence of Prosecco. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups Prosecco
– 1 cup freshly brewed lemon verbena tea (cooled)
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
– Slices of lemon, lime, and orange for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine cooled lemon verbena tea, Prosecco, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
2. Add fresh lime juice and stir gently.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Serve chilled, garnished with slices of citrus fruits.
Cooking Time: None required!
Blueberry Lavender Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique and refreshing Blueberry Lavender Martini, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the subtle floral notes of lavender.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz lavender syrup (see note)
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– Fresh blueberries and lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, blueberry puree, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of lavender.
Cooking Time: None
Note: To make lavender syrup, steep 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in 1/4 cup dried lavender buds for at least 2 hours. Strain and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita: A Spicy Twist on a Classic Cocktail!
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz agave syrup
– 1/4 oz jalapeño simple syrup (see below for recipe)
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
– Pineapple wedges, for garnish
Jalapeño Simple Syrup:
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup sugar
– 2-3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and jalapeño simple syrup.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel and pineapple wedges.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (cocktail preparation)
Cherry Blossom Champagne Cocktail
Celebrate the beauty of spring with this elegant and refreshing champagne cocktail, perfect for a warm-weather gathering or romantic evening.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of chilled champagne
– 1/2 cup cherry liqueur (such as Cherry Heering)
– 1/4 cup simple syrup
– Juice of 1 lime
– Edible flowers or fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the cherry liqueur, simple syrup, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients (about 15 seconds).
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top the cocktail off with champagne.
6. Garnish with edible flowers or fresh cherries.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a non-cooking recipe!
Kiwi Lime Coconut Cooler
Beat the heat with this revitalizing drink, blending the sweetness of kiwi and lime with the creaminess of coconut milk. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a quick pick-me-up any time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed kiwi, peeled and chopped
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine kiwi, lime juice, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
2. Add honey and blend until well combined.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the cooler over the ice.
5. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes (blending time)
Servings: 2-3
Raspberry Rose Sangria
This fruity and floral twist on traditional sangria is perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions. With the sweetness of raspberries and the subtle charm of rose, this drink is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio work well)
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup rose syrup (or 2 tablespoons dried rose petals steeped in 1/4 cup boiling water)
– 1 lemon, sliced
– 1 orange, sliced
– Club soda
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the fresh raspberries, rose syrup (or dried rose petals), lemon slices, and orange slices to the pitcher.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, stir in club soda to give the sangria a refreshing fizz.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
Cooking Time: None (ready to drink)
Watermelon Basil Vodka Splash
Combine the sweetness of watermelon with the brightness of basil for a unique and revitalizing cocktail perfect for warm weather gatherings. This refreshing drink is sure to quench your thirst and impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– 1 1/2 ounces vodka
– 1 ounce lime juice
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved)
– Splash of sparkling water
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2. Add the basil leaves to the blender and blend until well combined.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
4. Add the watermelon-basil mixture to the shaker and fill with ice.
5. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
6. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
7. Top with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None!
Blood Orange Aperol Spritz
Perfect for warm weather gatherings or casual get-togethers, this refreshing cocktail combines the vibrant flavors of blood oranges and Aperol with Prosecco. Easy to make and always a hit!
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Aperol
– 1 oz blood orange juice
– 4 oz Prosecco
– Slice of blood orange, for garnish
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass or highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Aperol and blood orange juice.
3. Top with Prosecco.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.
Cooking Time: None! Ready to serve immediately.
Mango Mint Rum Punch
This tropical cocktail combines the sweetness of mango with the cooling essence of mint, perfect for warm weather gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll be sipping on this delightful drink in no time.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mixed fruit juice (such as pineapple, orange, and grapefruit)
– 1 cup mango puree
– 1/4 cup dark rum
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– Ice cubes
– Sliced mango for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine mixed fruit juice and mango puree. Stir well to combine.
2. Add dark rum and stir gently to combine.
3. Muddle fresh mint leaves in the mixture using a spoon or muddler.
4. Chill punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve over ice, garnishing with lime wedges and sliced mango.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes (including chilling time)
Pear Cardamom Fizz
This sweet and spicy drink combines the flavors of ripe pears, warm cardamom, and fizzy soda water to create a unique and delightful treat.
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe pears (any variety), peeled and chopped
– 1/4 cup simple syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
– 1 lime, juiced
– 2 ounces gin or vodka
– Soda water
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the pears until smooth.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the pear puree, simple syrup, and cardamom. Stir to combine.
3. Add the lime juice and gin or vodka. Stir gently to combine.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Just before serving, stir in soda water.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (includes chilling time)
Grapefruit Rosemary Paloma
Grapefruit Rosemary Paloma: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Cocktail
This Grapefruit Rosemary Paloma is a unique and revitalizing twist on the classic Paloma cocktail. The combination of grapefruit, rosemary, and tequila creates a complex and refreshing flavor profile that’s perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces tequila
– 1 ounce grapefruit juice
– 1/2 ounce lime juice
– 1/2 ounce agave syrup
– 1/4 cup grapefruit slice
– 1/4 cup rosemary sprig
– Salt, for rimming glass (optional)
Instructions:
1. Rim a highball glass with salt, if desired.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig.
Cooking Time: None
Cucumber Melon Gin Smash
Escape the ordinary with this revitalizing summer drink that combines the sweetness of melon with the crispness of cucumber and the smoothness of gin.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/4 cup diced cucumber
– 1/4 cup diced cantaloupe or other melon of your choice
– Ice
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the gin, simple syrup, and lime juice.
3. Muddle in the diced cucumber and melon until well combined.
4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
5. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Summary
Get ready to shake off the winter blues with these refreshing spring cocktail recipes! Featuring seasonal flavors like strawberry, lavender, peach, and rhubarb, these 20 delicious drinks are perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or serving at your next garden party. From classic combinations like gin fizz and bellini, to unique twists like kiwi lime coconut cooler and grapefruit rosemary paloma, there’s something for every taste bud. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or just starting out, these recipes are sure to inspire your springtime celebrations.
