Spring drinks to try out
As the days grow longer and the chill of winter fades away, we stand on the cusp of a vibrant and rejuvenating season – spring. It’s the perfect time to shed the layers of winter, both metaphorically and literally, as we say goodbye to heavy coats and warm sweaters. Embrace the spirit of renewal and freshness that spring brings with these ten delightful spring-inspired cocktails and mocktails. Whether you’re a fan of fruity flavors or prefer something a bit more floral, there’s a drink here to suit every palate. Get ready to mix, stir, and shake up some magic as we welcome the new season in style!
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.
Note: For non-alcoholic versions, substitute alcoholic ingredients with non-alcoholic alternatives like non-alcoholic spirits or flavored syrups.
References
- “35 Spring Cocktails to Enjoy in the New Season,” Town & Country, January 11, 2019.
- “Spring Cocktails,” Food & Wine, n.d.
