Seasonal Cocktails

Fresh Cocktails to Welcome the Spring Season

As the weather warms up and spring gatherings start popping up on the calendar, it’s the perfect time to refresh your cocktail lineup. Spring cocktails are all about bright citrus, fresh herbs and light flavors that feel crisp and refreshing.

Here are some seasonal cocktails that are easy to make at home and perfect for everything from patio happy hours to a weekend brunch. 

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Cheers to spring!

  • Light, bubbly, and perfect for celebrations, the Spring Champagne Cocktail adds a fresh citrus twist to a classic sparkling drink.

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine

    • ½ oz elderflower liqueur

    • ½ oz fresh lemon juice

    • Lemon twist or edible flower for garnish

    How to Make It

    Add the elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice to a champagne flute. Slowly top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower.

    Why We Love It

    This elegant cocktail is light, floral, and refreshing—perfect for spring brunches, bridal showers, or any celebration that calls for a little sparkle.

  • Light, bubbly, and citrusy, the Lemon Spritz is the perfect cocktail for sunny afternoons.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz vodka

    • 3 oz sparkling wine or prosecco

    • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    • Splash of soda water

    • Lemon wheel for garnish

    How to Make It

    Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with prosecco and a splash of soda water, then garnish with a lemon wheel.

    Why We Love It

    This cocktail is bright, refreshing, and easy to customize with different citrus flavors.

  • Bright, fruity, and perfect for sharing, this Spring Berry Sangria is a refreshing twist on the classic wine cocktail. It’s great for brunches, backyard gatherings, or any warm spring afternoon.

    Ingredients

    • 1 bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)

    • ½ cup orange liqueur

    • 1 cup sliced strawberries

    • ½ cup blueberries

    • 1 orange, sliced

    • 1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water

    How to Make It

    In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, orange liqueur, strawberries, blueberries, and orange slices. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend. Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda or sparkling water for a refreshing sparkle.

    Why We Love It

    This sangria is light, colorful, and easy to make ahead—making it perfect for entertaining during spring gatherings.

  • Sweet strawberries and fresh lime give this margarita a bright, spring-inspired twist on a classic favorite.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz tequila

    • ¾ oz orange liqueur

    • 1 oz fresh lime juice

    • 2 fresh strawberries

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    • Salt or sugar for rim (optional)

    • Lime wheel or strawberry for garnish

    How to Make It

    Muddle the strawberries in a shaker. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well and strain into a glass with a salted or sugared rim over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or a strawberry.

    Why We Love It

    Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and a beautiful color, making this margarita perfect for spring celebrations, patio nights, or weekend gatherings.

  • Best known for being the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep features fresh mint and smooth bourbon. It’s a timeless cocktail that’s perfect for spring gatherings and warm afternoons.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz bourbon

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    • 6–8 fresh mint leaves

    • Crushed ice

    • Mint sprig for garnish

    How to Make It

    Gently muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass to release the mint’s aroma. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Stir gently until the glass becomes frosty. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

    Why We Love It

    Cool, refreshing, and full of bright mint flavor, the Mint Julep is a classic spring cocktail that’s simple to make but always feels a little special.

  • This smooth and refreshing bourbon cocktail blends bright lemon with a touch of natural sweetness for a perfect early spring drink.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz bourbon

    • Dash of bitters

    • 2 oz fresh lemonade

    • ½ oz maple syrup

    • Lemon wheel for garnish

    How to Make It

    Fill a glass with ice and add bourbon, lemonade, maple syrup, and bitters. Stir well to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

    Why We Love It

    The combination of bourbon, lemon, and maple creates a cocktail that’s balanced and refreshing while still offering the rich flavor bourbon lovers enjoy.

  • Fresh strawberries and basil make this cocktail feel like spring in a glass.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz gin

    • 2–3 fresh strawberries

    • 2 basil leaves

    • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    How to Make It

    Muddle the strawberries and basil in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a strawberry or basil leaf.

    Why We Love It

    Sweet strawberries and herbal basil create a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s great for spring brunches or evening patio drinks.

  • If you’re looking for something ultra-refreshing, this cocktail delivers crisp, garden-fresh flavor.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz vodka or gin

    • 3 cucumber slices

    • 3 mint leaves

    • ¾ oz lime juice

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    • Soda water

    How to Make It

    Muddle cucumber and mint in a shaker. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with soda water and garnish with cucumber and mint.

    Why We Love It

    This cocktail is clean, refreshing, and perfect for warm spring evenings.

  • A tropical twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this cocktail combines sweet pineapple with the zesty kick of ginger beer.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz vodka

    • 2 oz pineapple juice

    • ½ oz fresh lime juice

    • Ginger beer

    • Lime wedge and mint for garnish

    How to Make It

    Fill a copper mug or glass with ice. Add vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.

    Why We Love It

    Pineapple adds a bright tropical flavor while ginger beer brings a refreshing bite—making this cocktail perfect for warm spring days.

  • Bright citrus and a touch of natural sweetness make the Honey Grapefruit Paloma a refreshing spring twist on a classic tequila cocktail.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz tequila

    • 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

    • ½ oz fresh lime juice

    • ½ oz honey simple syrup

    • Soda water

    • Grapefruit wedge or lime wheel for garnish

    How to Make It

    Fill a glass with ice and add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and honey syrup. Stir gently to combine. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wheel.

    Why We Love It

    The tartness of grapefruit paired with smooth tequila and a hint of honey creates a perfectly balanced cocktail that feels light, fresh, and ideal for spring evenings.