20 Easy and Fresh Spring co*cktail Recipes (2024)

Updated on 08/5/20

• 01 of 20

  Cherry Blossomtini

  

  During the first days of spring, mix up the delightful cherry blossomtini. The recipe puts a sake twist on the cosmopolitan, retaining the famous drink's Cointreau and cranberry juice. Since it has such a familiar base, you can enjoy it for any occasion and serve it to drinkers of any taste.

• 02 of 20

  Reposado Old-Fashioned

  

  It's easy to overlook springtime fruits like Bing cherries and nectarines. The duo comes together brilliantly in the reposado old-fashioned recipe. It puts an aged tequila spin on the whiskey classic and is a beautiful way to usher in the new season.

• 03 of 20

  Whiskey Smash

  

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  Whiskey lovers can brighten up their favorite spirit, too. The whiskey smash is perfect for spring sipping, with its crisp, refreshing taste of spearmint and lemon. It's an old recipe that's been delighting drinkers for over a century, and there's a good reason it remains a hit.

• 04 of 20

  Mint Julep

  

  The mint julepisthedrink to have during May's Kentucky Derby, but it's fabulous any day of the year. Its popularity makes it seem out of reach, but there are no big secrets: Simply muddlemint and sugar and add bourbon and crushed ice.

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• 05 of 20

  Lilac Shandy

  

  Lilacs are among the first blooms of the season, and a homemade lilac simple syrup brings the tiny flowers into your drinks.The lilac shandy combines the floral sweetener with fresh lemonade. Add your favorite light beer, and a magical spring co*cktail is yours to enjoy.

• 06 of 20

  Tamarind and Tequila

  

  Few flavor pairings can touch the duo featured in this refreshing highball. The tamarind and tequila mixes up quickly, and it's a drink that you can enjoy all afternoon. The only unusual ingredient is the tamarind nectar, but it's readily available in the juice aisle of many supermarkets.

• 07 of 20

  Pineapple and Sage Gimlet

  

  Look no further for the ultimate spring pitcher drink. The pineapple and sage gimlet puts a herbal and tropical fruit spin ​on the classic gimlet. The play of fresh sage off the pineapple, with gin quietly hanging out in the background, is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

• 08 of 20

  Lavender Sapphire Collins

  

  Lavender syrup should be a staple in any spring bar because the sweet, floral taste embodies the season. It's the key to transforming the popular Tom Collins into a lavender Sapphire Collins. With a gin base, this tall spritzer offers an intriguing depth of botanical flavors that everyone will love.

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• 09 of 20

  Japanese Slipper

  

  It's green, fruity, and oh-so-easy to make, so you're sure to fall for the Japanese slipper. The co*cktail requires just three ingredients—Midori, Cointreau, and lemon juice—poured in equal amounts. There's no chance you'll forget the recipe, and it may become your new go-to for a fascinating green co*cktail.

• 10 of 20

  Green Giant

  

  Concerned that you aren't getting enough veggies in your diet? The green giant co*cktail can help you out! This very interesting recipe pairs spring's sugar snap peas with fresh tarragon, an organic vodka, dry vermouth, and honey. It's the ultimategarden-fresh co*cktail.

• 11 of 20

  Rhubarb-Rosemary Daiquiri

  

  Rhubarb is another garden favorite with a short season. The rhubarb-rosemary daiquiri recipeis all about fresh rhubarb juice, pairing it with rosemary syrup and your favorite light rum. It's a refreshingly sweet drink and one of the most intriguing daiquiris you'll have all year.

• 12 of 20

  April Rain

  

  Add a touch of lime to your vodka martini. A refreshing and uplifting co*cktail for a spring afternoon, the April rain is incredibly easy. The recipe lets fresh lime juice take center stage, backed by nothing more than your favorite vodka and dry vermouth combo.

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• 13 of 20

  Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

  

  The sweet, floral taste of lavender comes to life in the lavender lemon drop. It's an amazing little co*cktail that muddles a few lavender buds into a familiar tart vodka martini. The difference is both subtle and remarkable, and one that's guaranteed to break you out of that winter rut.

• 14 of 20

  Hello Kitty

  

  Fresh-squeezed lemonade is a sure sign of spring, and the hello kitty recipe puts it to good use. The three-ingredient co*cktail has a gentle fruit flavor with a unique twist, thanks to Ty Ku Liqueur—a neon green liqueur flavored with natural fruits and botanicals that makethis vodka martini a real beauty.

• 15 of 20

  Sparkling Shamrock

  

  The best flavors of spring come together in the sparkling shamrock. While it sounds like the idealSt. Patrick's Day co*cktail, it can carry you through the entire season. The recipe features cucumber, elderflower, and pear along with lemonade (or club soda, if you prefer) to create a brightly flavored drink that's hard to resist.

• 16 of 20

  Easter Bunny

  

  Easter would not be the same without chocolate, and the Easter Bunny co*cktail will take care of your springtime sweet tooth.The recipecalls for both a chocolate liqueur and syrup paired with the vodka of your choice. It's accented by a touch of cherry brandyto make it a memorable experience.

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• 17 of 20

  Elderflower co*cktail

  

  Hosting an early spring brunch? Bring this charming elderflower co*cktail to the table and impress everyone. Elderflower may not bloom until May, but with a liqueur like St. Germain, you can get a jump start on the season. The floral flavor comes to life under the sparkling wine, and it's hard to outshine this drink's brilliance.

• 18 of 20

  Green Lemonade

  

  This no-proof co*cktail is a flavorful twist on lemonade, and it's a fun drink to share with the entire family. To create the green lemonade, you'll dress up your favorite lemonade recipe with limeade or lime cordial and a few pieces of muddled kiwi. It's a fantastic new way to enjoy a ​warm-weather staple.

• 19 of 20

  English Rose

  

  Apricot brandy is the perfect accent for spring co*cktails. In the English Rose, it's combined with tart lemon and sweet pomegranate to create a fruity twist on the classic gin martini. It's a lovely drink to enjoy as you watch your flowers peek out from the ground.

• 20 of 20

  Yellow Bird

  

  Prepare yourself for the tropical drinks of summer with this simple rum co*cktail. The yellow bird uses both dark and light rums along with the vanilla-anise flavor of Galliano and orange juice. It's a fun and quick recipe that can even be tossed into the blender if you really want a feel of the warmer days ahead.