21 Spring cocktails you can make in minutes!
Welcome the season of rejuvenation with our refreshing and vibrant spring cocktails! Perfect for enjoying outdoors or at home, these drinks are guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Don't miss out on these delightful concoctions that truly capture the essence of this wonderful season.
Spring Cocktails: A Celebration of Fresh Flavors
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, it's time to embrace the flavors of spring with our carefully curated list of cocktails. These drinks are perfect for those who appreciate light, fruity, and floral notes in their beverages.
A Season of Rebirth and Revitalization
Spring is synonymous with new beginnings, and our cocktails are no exception. Featuring fresh ingredients and vibrant colors, our spring cocktails are perfect for:
- Garden parties
- Picnics
- Outdoor weddings
- Patio happy hours
- Or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home
Signature Spring Ingredients
Our spring cocktails showcase the best of the season's flavors, with ingredients such as:
- Fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary)
- Seasonal fruits (strawberries, rhubarb, apricots)
- Edible flowers (violets, lavender, hibiscus)
- Light spirits (gin, vodka, tequila)
These ingredients come together to create delightful and refreshing drinks that are perfect for sipping in the sunshine.
So, whether you're a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, our spring cocktails are sure to impress. Cheers to warmer days and unforgettable drinks!
Gimlet
The Gimlet cocktail has a bright, tangy, and slightly sweet taste. The combination of gin and lime juice creates a refreshing and crisp flavor, while the simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to balance the acidity. The overall taste is clean, sharp, and invigorating.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: as needed
- Lime wheel: 1
Recipe
- Prepare the ingredients: Measure out the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill a shaker with ice: Add enough ice to fill the shaker halfway.
- Combine the ingredients: Pour the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake the cocktail: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish: Place a lime wheel on the rim of the glass or float it on top of the cocktail.
Tom Collins
The Tom Collins has a refreshing, slightly sour, and mildly sweet taste. It is a well-balanced cocktail with a smooth and light texture, making it easy to drink and enjoy.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Club soda: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice: as needed
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with club soda
- Gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry
Bramble
The Bramble cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. The gin provides a strong, herbal base, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing tartness. The blackberry liqueur and simple syrup bring a sweet, fruity balance to the drink.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Blackberry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Fresh blackberries: 3
- Garnish: Lemon Wheel
Recipe
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with crushed ice
- In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well and strain the mixture over the crushed ice in the glass
- Drizzle blackberry liqueur over the top
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel
Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz has a refreshing, bittersweet taste with a hint of citrus. It is light, effervescent, and slightly herbal, making it a perfect balance of sweet and bitter flavors.
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Ingredients
- Aperol: 2 oz(60ml)
- Prosecco: 3 oz(90ml)
- Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange slice: 1
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add 2 oz of Aperol to the glass.
- Pour 3 oz of Prosecco into the glass.
- Top with 1 oz of club soda.
- Gently stir the ingredients together.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Aviation
The Aviation cocktail is a well-balanced mix of sweet, sour, and floral flavors. The gin provides a strong, juniper-forward base, while the maraschino liqueur adds a touch of sweetness. The lemon juice brings a bright, zesty acidity, and the crème de violette imparts a delicate floral note.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Maraschino liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Crème de violette: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside
- Combine the gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette in a cocktail shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
- Discard the ice from the chilled coupe glass
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Ramos Gin Fizz
The Ramos Gin Fizz has a creamy, frothy texture with a balanced taste of sweet, sour, and floral notes. The gin provides a subtle juniper flavor, while the citrus and egg white create a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Heavy cream: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange flower water: 3 drops
- Egg white: 1
- Club soda: 2 oz(60ml)
Recipe
- Combine gin, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, heavy cream, orange flower water, and egg white in a shaker without ice.
- Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 30 seconds to chill the cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled Collins glass without ice.
- Top with club soda to create a thick, creamy head.
- Garnish with a thin slice of orange or a sprig of mint.
Cucumber Martini
The Cucumber Martini is crisp, clean, and refreshing with a subtle hint of botanicals. It has a light, slightly sweet taste with a smooth, velvety texture. The cucumber adds a cool, fresh flavor that balances the sharpness of the gin and the tanginess of the lemon.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Cucumber: 3 slices
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Cucumber slice: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 cucumber slices to release their juice.
- Add 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice on the rim of the glass.
Hanky Panky
The Hanky Panky cocktail is a well-balanced mix of sweet, bitter, and herbal flavors. The gin provides a strong, juniper-forward base, while the sweet vermouth adds a touch of sweetness and complexity. The Fernet-Branca adds a bitter, herbal edge that lingers on the palate.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Sweet vermouth: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Fernet branca: 2dashes
- Orange twist: 1
Recipe
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add 1.5 oz of gin
- Add 1.5 oz of sweet vermouth
- Add 2 dashes of Fernet-Branca
- Stir the mixture until well-chilled
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with an orange twist
Cucumber Cooler
The Cucumber Cooler is a crisp, refreshing, and slightly sweet cocktail with a hint of tartness from the lime juice. It has a light, clean taste with a subtle cucumber flavor.
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Ingredients
- Cucumber: 1
- Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Mint leaves: 6
- Soda water: Top
- Ice: As needed
- Cucumber slice: 1 (for garnish)
- Mint sprig: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber and mint leaves
- Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
- Top with soda water
- Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig
Clover Club
The Clover Club cocktail has a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. The raspberry syrup adds a touch of sweetness, while the lemon juice provides a refreshing tang. The gin imparts a subtle herbal note, and the egg white creates a smooth, frothy texture.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Raspberry syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Egg white: 1
- Ice: 1_cup
Recipe
- Combine the gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker
- Perform a 'dry shake' without ice to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until well-chilled
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a few fresh raspberries or a lemon twist
Cherry Blossom
The Cherry Blossom cocktail has a delicate, fruity, and floral taste. It is slightly sweet, with a hint of tartness from the cherry and citrus flavors. The floral notes from the elderflower liqueur add a touch of sophistication, while the gin provides a subtle, refreshing kick.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Cherry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Elderflower liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Club soda: Top
- Garnish: Cherry and Lemon Twist
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the gin, cherry liqueur, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a glass filled with ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with a cherry and a lemon twist
Rossini
The Rossini cocktail is a delightful combination of sweet, fruity, and slightly tart flavors. The fresh strawberry puree provides a natural sweetness, while the Prosecco adds a touch of crisp acidity and effervescence. Overall, it's a light, refreshing, and well-balanced drink.
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Ingredients
- Strawberry puree: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Prosecco: 3 oz(90ml)
- Fresh strawberries: 1-2 (for garnish)
Recipe
- Prepare the strawberry puree: In a blender, combine fresh strawberries and a small amount of water or simple syrup. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds.
- Chill the Prosecco: Ensure the Prosecco is well-chilled before making the cocktail.
- Assemble the cocktail: In a champagne flute or wine glass, pour 1.5 oz of the strawberry puree, then slowly top with 3 oz of chilled Prosecco. Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish: Slice a fresh strawberry and place it on the rim of the glass or float it on top of the cocktail.
Springwater Cocktail
The Springwater cocktail is a light, refreshing drink with a hint of sweetness. The citrus notes from the lemon juice balance out the sweetness of the honey, while the gin adds a subtle kick. The addition of sparkling water gives it a bubbly, refreshing finish.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Honey: 1tbsp
- Sparkling water: Top up
- Lemon slice: 1 for garnish
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and honey.
- Shake well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Drunk Bunny
The Drunk Bunny offers a sweet and tangy profile, with the strawberry lemonade providing a fruity punch and the Malibu Rum adding a smooth, coconutty backdrop. It's a light and refreshing cocktail with a playful kick.
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Ingredients
- Strawberry lemonade: 3 oz(90ml)
- Malibu rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Fresh strawberries: For garnish
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour 3 ounces of strawberry lemonade and 2 ounces of Malibu Rum into the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.
Viola
The Viola cocktail is a symphony of flavors, starting with the sweet and floral violet syrup at the base, followed by the zesty and slightly tangy lemon bitters, and topped with the rich, smooth, and slightly smoky notes of bourbon. It's a complex drink that balances sweetness with the warmth of the bourbon.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon bitters: a dash
- Violet syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
Recipe
- Pour 0.5 oz of violet syrup into a shot glass.
- Add a dash of lemon bitters directly onto the syrup.
- Carefully float 0.5 oz of bourbon on top to create a distinct layer.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
April Shower
The April Shower cocktail offers a harmonious blend of botanical, tart, and slightly sweet flavors. The gin provides a floral and herbal base, while the fresh lemon juice adds a zesty sourness that awakens the palate. The agave nectar rounds out the sharpness with its subtle sweetness, and the ruby red grapefruit juice brings a tangy yet sweet profile, making the drink both invigorating and smooth.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 3 oz(90ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Agave nectar: 1.5tbsp
- Ruby red grapefruit juice: 6 oz(180ml)
- Edible flowers: Optional
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 3 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons of agave nectar, and 6 ounces of ruby red grapefruit juice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe or martini glass.
- Optionally, garnish with edible flowers.
Negroni Rosa
The Negroni Rosa is a symphony of flavors. It's slightly sweet from the strawberry liqueur, yet maintains a subtle bitterness from the Aperol. The rosé vermouth adds a floral note that is not present in the traditional Negroni, while the premium gin provides a crisp, botanical backbone. Overall, it's a refreshing, balanced, and sophisticated drink with a beautiful pink hue.
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Ingredients
- Premium gin: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- Rosé vermouth: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- Aperol: 0.42 oz(13ml)
- Strawberry liqueur: 0.42 oz(13ml)
- Fresh strawberry: 1 piece
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Prepare the Glass: Select a chilled old-fashioned glass.
- Combine Ingredients: Place 0.85oz of premium gin, 0.85oz of rosé vermouth, 0.42oz of Aperol, and 0.42oz of strawberry liqueur into the glass.
- Add Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes and stir the mixture gently to chill.
- Top Up: Add more ice if necessary to fill the glass.
- Garnish: Cut a fresh strawberry halfway through from the bottom and perch it on the rim of the glass as a garnish.
- Serve: Present the cocktail to the guest with a stirrer.
Pink Moon
The Pink Moon cocktail offers a delightful fusion of flavors. It's floral and slightly sweet from the elderflower cordial, with a refreshing zing from the lime juice. The coconut liqueur adds a tropical twist, while the gin provides a smooth, botanical base. Overall, it's a light, fragrant, and slightly tart beverage that's perfect for sipping.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 1 shot
- Coconut liqueur: 1 shot
- Elderflower cordial: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Blackberries: Garnish
Recipe
- Ingredients
- 1 shot of Gin
- 1 shot of Coconut Liqueur
- 25 ml of Elderflower Cordial
- 30 ml of Lime Juice
- Blackberries for garnish
- Instructions
- Shake the gin, coconut liqueur, elderflower cordial, and lime juice with ice in a shaker.
- Strain the mixture into a square whiskey glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with blackberries, and optionally, add flowers and a green leaf for a special touch.
Madame Butterfly
The Madame Butterfly cocktail offers a harmonious blend of floral and fruity flavors with a hint of sweetness from the elderflower and sugar cane syrup, balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice. The egg whites provide a smooth, frothy texture that makes the drink feel luxurious and indulgent.
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Ingredients
- Butterfly pea flower infused gin: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- St germain elderflower liqueur: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- Sugar cane syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.85 oz(26ml)
- Egg whites: 0.68 oz(20ml)
Recipe
- Add 0.85 oz of butterfly pea flower infused gin, 0.85 oz of St Germain elderflower liqueur, 0.5 oz of sugar cane syrup, 0.85 oz of lemon juice, and 0.68 oz of egg whites into a shaker.
- Perform a dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg whites.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 6-8 seconds to chill the mixture.
- Double strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
Spring Fling
The Spring Fling is a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. The tequila provides a smooth, agave-based canvas, while the orange and pineapple juices add a fruity and slightly acidic dimension. The triple sec offers a subtle orange zest that complements the sweetness, and the lime wheel garnish adds a final zesty touch.
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Ingredients
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Tequila blanco: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: â…” oz
- Pineapple juice: â…” oz
- Triple sec: â…“ oz
- Lime wheel: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add 1â…“ oz of Tequila Blanco.
- Pour in â…” oz of orange juice and â…” oz of pineapple juice.
- Add â…“ oz of Triple Sec.
- Shake the mixture vigorously.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
Rose Mint Julep
The Rose Mint Julep offers a harmonious blend of smooth, oaky bourbon with a sweet, floral hint from the rose syrup. The fresh mint provides a cooling sensation, making the drink refreshing. It's a well-balanced cocktail with a robust foundation softened by the delicate rose.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Rose syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Mint leaves: 6
- Saline solution: 1 drop
- Crushed ice: As needed
Recipe
- Gently muddle the mint leaves with the rose syrup at the bottom of a julep cup.
- Fill the cup halfway with crushed ice.
- Pour in the bourbon whiskey.
- Add a drop of saline solution.
- Stir the mixture until the cup feels frosty on the outside.
- Top with more crushed ice to form a dome.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few rose petals.
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