10 Spring Cocktails That are Absolutely Refreshing

Spring drinks to try out

Spring is finally here—and that means it’s time to swap out those heavy winter cocktails for something a little lighter, fresher, and more fun. With flowers blooming and sunshine making a comeback, there’s no better way to toast the season than with a drink that captures its vibrant energy. Whether you’re planning a sunny brunch with friends, a picnic in the park, or just looking to refresh your at-home happy hour, we’ve got you covered. From bright and citrusy to cool and herbaceous, these ten spring-inspired cocktails and mocktails are as pretty as they are delicious. So grab your shaker and let’s celebrate the season of renewal—one sip at a time.

1. Mint Julep

Ingredients:

2 sprigs of mint, 2 ounces bourbon, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, crushed ice.

Directions:

Muddle mint with syrup, fill glass with ice, add bourbon, stir, and garnish with mint.

2. Honeysuckle Mocktail

Ingredients:

2 ounces non-alcoholic tequila, 1 ounce honey syrup, 1 ounce lime juice.

Directions:

Combine in shaker, shake with ice, strain, and garnish with lime wedge.

3. Bee’s Knees

Ingredients:

2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lemonade, 1 ounce honey syrup, 5 sprigs thyme.

Directions:

Muddle thyme, add gin, lemonade, honey syrup, shake, strain, and garnish with thyme.

4. Cucumber Aloe Cooler

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces non-alcoholic gin, 2 ounces aloe vera juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, 3 slices cucumber, Fresh lime juice.

Directions:

Muddle cucumber and syrup, add other ingredients, shake, strain, and garnish with cucumber.

5. La Paloma

Ingredients:

2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce grapefruit juice, 1 ounce orange juice, 1.5 ounces grapefruit jarritos, Splash lime juice.

Directions:

Fill glass with ice, combine juices and jarrito, stir, present tequila separately, and pour to mix.

6. Strawberry Orange Fizz

Ingredients:

1 strawberry, 1 slice of orange, Mint, Splash of non-alcoholic champagne, Dash of simple syrup.

Directions:

Muddle strawberry, orange, and mint, add syrup, shake with non-alcoholic champagne, and garnish with mint.

7. Pineapple Mezcal

Ingredients:

2 ounces mezcal, 1 ounce honey syrup, 1/2 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, Splash pineapple juice.

Directions:

Combine ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into glass.

8. Strawberry Rose Cooler

Ingredients:

2 ounces non-alcoholic gin, 1 ounce rose water, 1/2 ounce strawberry syrup, 1 ounce agave nectar, Cucumber.

Directions:

Combine ingredients, shake, strain over ice, and garnish with cucumber.

9. Ginger Sage Prosecco

Ingredients:

1 bottle of prosecco, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, 1 cup honey, 3 cups water, 2 pears diced, 1 large ginger piece diced, 20 fresh sage leaves.

Directions:

Boil honey and water, add pears, ginger, sage, simmer, strain, mix with prosecco, and garnish with sage.

10. Sparkling Peach Fizz

Ingredients:

1 ounce non-alcoholic bourbon, 2 dashes peach bitters, 1 ounce peach syrup, Sparkling apple cider.

Directions:

Shake ingredients with ice, strain into glass, and top with sparkling apple cider.

Sip, savor, and celebrate the season

There you have it—ten refreshing drinks that bring the spirit of spring straight to your glass. Whether you’re reaching for a bubbly mocktail or shaking up a floral-forward cocktail, each of these recipes offers a little taste of the season’s brightness and charm. Perfect for any springtime gathering (or just because!), these sips are sure to impress. So go ahead, mix things up, and let your taste buds bloom right along with the flowers. Cheers to fresh starts, longer days, and drinks that taste like sunshine!

Note: For non-alcoholic versions, substitute alcoholic ingredients with non-alcoholic alternatives like non-alcoholic spirits or flavored syrups.

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