Light and Refreshing Spring Cocktails to Welcome the Warmer Weather

As the snow melts away and the flowers begin to bloom, there’s nothing quite like welcoming the warmer days with a refreshing cocktail in hand. Whether you’re enjoying the spring sunshine in your garden or hosting a seasonal get-together, these four simple yet delicious cocktails are perfect for embracing the new season. Each recipe is designed to be easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients, ensuring you spend more time soaking up the sun and less time in the kitchen.

1. Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz

•Ingredients:

•2 oz Gin

•4-6 Fresh Mint Leaves

•3 Slices of Cucumber

•1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

•1 oz Simple Syrup

•Club Soda

•Ice

•Instructions:

•In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves and cucumber slices with the lime juice and simple syrup to release their flavors.

•Add the gin and a handful of ice, then shake well.

•Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and top off with club soda.

•Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint.

2. Strawberry Basil Vodka Lemonade

•Ingredients:

•2 oz Vodka

•3 Fresh Strawberries, plus extra for garnish

•2 Fresh Basil Leaves

•1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

•1 oz Simple Syrup

•Club Soda

•Ice

•Instructions:

•Muddle the strawberries and basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker.

•Add vodka and ice, then shake until well chilled.

•Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a splash of club soda.

•Garnish with a strawberry and a basil leaf.

3. Peach & Honey Sangria Spritz

•Ingredients:

•1 Bottle of White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc works great)

•1/4 Cup Peach Schnapps

•2 Tbsp Honey

•2 Peaches, sliced

•1 Lemon, sliced

•Sparkling Water

•Ice

•Instructions:

•In a large pitcher, combine white wine, peach schnapps, and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved.

•Add sliced peaches and lemon to the mixture.

•Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

•Serve over ice, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.

4. Lavender Lemon Prosecco Punch

•Ingredients:

•1 Bottle of Prosecco, chilled

•1/2 Cup Lemonade

•1/4 Cup Lavender Simple Syrup

•Lemon Slices, for garnish

•Lavender Sprigs, for garnish

•Instructions:

•In a pitcher, combine the lemonade and lavender simple syrup.

•Slowly add the Prosecco to the mixture to preserve its bubbles.

•Serve in champagne flutes or wine glasses, garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of lavender for an elegant touch.

Each of these cocktails brings a unique flavor profile that is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. The key to these spring-inspired drinks is in their simplicity and the fresh, seasonal ingredients that make them shine. So, grab your cocktail shaker, and let’s toast to longer days and warmer nights ahead!