5 Refreshing Cocktails to Savor This Spring

As the weather warms up and flowers begin to bloom, it's the perfect time to refresh your cocktail repertoire with vibrant, seasonal flavors. From the fruity sweetness of a Strawberry Basil Smash to the light, floral notes of a Lavender Lemon Fizz, these five refreshing drinks are perfect for sipping on a sunny afternoon or serving at your next gathering. Whether you're a fan of herbs, citrus, or sparkling spritzers, these recipes are sure to elevate your springtime sipping experience.

Strawberry Cocktail

Strawberry Basil Smash

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 3 fresh strawberries
  • 3 basil leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ½ oz honey syrup

Instructions:

  1. Muddle the strawberries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add vodka, lime juice, honey syrup, and ice. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf.

Lavender Lemon Fizz

Lavender Lemon Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • ¾ oz lavender syrup
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • Club soda (to top)

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.
  3. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender.

Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Mint Cooler

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 4 cucumber slices
  • 5 mint leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup

Instructions:

  1. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Peach Blossom Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz peach nectar
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • Orange slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a glass filled with ice, combine peach nectar and Aperol.
  2. Top with Prosecco and stir gently to combine.
  3. Garnish with an orange slice.

Raspberry Rose Sangria

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz rosé wine
  • 1 oz raspberry liqueur
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • Fresh raspberries and lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a glass filled with ice, combine rosé wine and raspberry liqueur.
  2. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.