2024 Top Spring Cocktails

Wed, May 17, 23

Spring into Flavor: 4 Refreshing and Easy-to-Make Spring Cocktails

Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather and blooming flowers than with refreshing, flavorful cocktails featuring an array of spirits, guaranteed to cater to everyone’s tastes. Let's dive into these delicious recipes and make your spring celebrations even more memorable!

A classic yet versatile cocktail, the Clover Club combines the richness of raspberries with the delicate hints of lavender in Apium London Dry Gin. Ideal for elevating your cocktail hour or impressing guests at your dinner party, this drink is a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe:
2 oz Apium London Dry Gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz raspberry syrup or grenadine
1 fresh egg white

Instructions:

Combine Apium London Dry Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, raspberry syrup, and egg white in a shaker.
Dry shake (without ice) first to emulsify the egg white.
Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a few fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick and enjoy!

Food Pairing: The Clover Club's bright, fruity notes pair well with rich appetizers like brie and raspberry tartlets or duck prosciutto.

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The Whiskey Strawberry Smash combines the bold flavors of whiskey with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a fruit-forward yet robust cocktail.

Recipe:
2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Private Barrel Select
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
3-4 fresh strawberries, hulled

Instructions:

Muddle the strawberries in a shaker.
Add Woodford Reserve Bourbon Private Barrel Select, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a strawberry and a lemon twist.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with BBQ fare like pulled pork sliders or grilled veggie skewers.

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Bursting with fruity flavors, the Raspberry Lemon Vodka Collins is a delightful mix of sweet and tart. This vibrant cocktail is perfect for brunches, picnics, or simply enjoying on a warm spring day.

Recipe:
2 oz Gray's Peak Vodka
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
4-5 fresh raspberries
Club soda

Instructions:

Muddle the raspberries in a shaker.
Add Gray's Peak Vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few raspberries.

Food Pairing: Complement the fruity flavors with a fruit and cheese platter or a caprese salad.

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Transport yourself to the tropics with a Pineapple Coconut Mojito. This rum-based cocktail combines fruity pineapple and creamy coconut for a refreshing and exotic treat.

Recipe:
2 oz El Dorado 3 Year Rum
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz coconut cream
1/2 oz lime juice
6-8 fresh mint leaves
Club soda

Instructions:

In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves.
Add El Dorado 3 Year Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and lime juice to the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a sprig of mint, and a cocktail umbrella.

Food Pairing: Serve alongside tropical-inspired dishes like coconut shrimp or jerk chicken skewers.

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Presentation:

Use unique glassware to enhance the visual appeal of your cocktails. For example, serve the Raspberry Lemon Vodka Collins in a rocks glass, the Pineapple Coconut Mojito in a hurricane glass, and the Whiskey Strawberry Smash in an Old Fashioned glass.
Add garnishes that complement the flavors and colors of your cocktails, such as fresh fruit, herbs, or cocktail umbrellas.
Set up a DIY cocktail station where guests can mix and customize their own drinks, complete with recipe cards and a variety of garnishes.

Themes:

Host a garden party or outdoor picnic featuring these spring cocktails, with matching floral decorations and table settings.
Plan a "Taste of Spring" event, where guests sample all four cocktails and vote for their favorite.
Organize a cocktail-making class, teaching guests how to create these delicious spring drinks.

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy these refreshing, easy-to-make cocktails. With a variety of flavors and base spirits, there's a drink to suit every taste. So, gather your friends and family, mix up these delightful spring cocktails, and raise a toast to the season!

By Alden Morris