Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to celebrate than with cocktails that embody the freshness and vibrancy of the season? Here are 19 recipes that are as easy to make as they are delightful to drink, each with a brief history, ingredients, and instructions:
1. Lavender Lemonade Cocktail
A floral twist on the classic lemonade, perfect for a sunny spring day.
Lavender has long been used in culinary applications, adding a subtle floral note here.
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz lavender syrup
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1 oz lemon juice
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Club soda to top
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Lavender sprig for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake vodka, lavender syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a lavender sprig.
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2. Cucumber Mint Spritzer
Light, refreshing, and incredibly hydrating, this spritzer is spring in a glass.
Cucumber and mint are quintessential spring flavors, offering a clean taste.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1 oz lime juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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4-5 cucumber slices
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5 mint leaves
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Soda water to top
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Instructions:
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Muddle cucumber and mint with lime juice and syrup in a shaker.
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Add gin, shake with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with soda water.
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3. Strawberry Basil Smash
A fruity and herbaceous cocktail that captures the essence of spring gardens.
A modern cocktail that celebrates the fresh produce of spring.
Ingredients:
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2 oz white rum
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1 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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4 strawberries, hulled
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4 basil leaves
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Strawberry slice and basil for garnish
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Instructions:
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Muddle strawberries and basil with lemon juice and syrup in a shaker.
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Add rum, shake with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, garnish with strawberry and basil.
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4. Elderflower Collins
A floral take on the Tom Collins, using elderflower for a springtime feel.
Elderflower has been used in European cuisine for centuries, now in cocktails.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
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3/4 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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Club soda to top
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Lemon wheel for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
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Strain into a Collins glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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5. Rhuby Spring Fizz
A cocktail that highlights rhubarb’s unique tartness with a fizz for spring.
Rhubarb is one of the first signs of spring, making it perfect for this drink.
Ingredients:
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2 oz rhubarb syrup
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1 1/2 oz gin
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1/2 oz lemon juice
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Club soda to top
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Rhubarb stalk for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake rhubarb syrup, gin, and lemon juice with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a rhubarb stalk.
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6. Peach Bellini
A simple yet elegant cocktail, ideal for brunch or a spring afternoon.
Invented at Harry’s Bar in Venice, this drink is synonymous with spring celebrations.
Ingredients:
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2 parts Prosecco
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1 part peach puree
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Instructions:
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Pour peach puree into a champagne flute.
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Top with Prosecco, gently stir to combine.
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7. Grapefruit Basil Martini
A vibrant and aromatic martini with the zesty flavors of spring citrus.
Basil and grapefruit make a refreshing combination for warm days.
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz grapefruit juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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3 basil leaves
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Basil leaf for garnish
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Instructions:
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Muddle basil leaves with simple syrup in a shaker.
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Add vodka and grapefruit juice, shake with ice.
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Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with a basil leaf.
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8. Spring Sangria
A lighter, fruitier sangria tailored for the bloom of spring.
Sangria takes on a spring vibe with the addition of seasonal fruits.
Ingredients:
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1 bottle white wine
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1/2 cup elderflower liqueur
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1 cup sliced strawberries
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1 orange, sliced
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1 lemon, sliced
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1 cup soda water
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Instructions:
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Combine wine, elderflower liqueur, and fruits in a pitcher.
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Chill for at least 2 hours.
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Add soda water just before serving over ice.
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9. Mimosa with a Twist
The classic brunch cocktail gets an upgrade with a splash of orange liqueur.
A staple at brunches, this version adds a richer citrus note.
Ingredients:
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2 parts champagne or sparkling wine
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1 part orange juice
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Splash of orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
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Orange twist for garnish
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Instructions:
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Pour orange juice and orange liqueur into a flute.
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Top with champagne.
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Garnish with an orange twist.
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10. Jasmine Tea Cocktail
A cocktail that combines the floral notes of jasmine with the spirit of gin.
Jasmine tea’s fragrance makes it a perfect ingredient for a spring cocktail.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1 oz jasmine tea syrup
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3/4 oz lemon juice
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Club soda to top
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Lemon slice for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake gin, jasmine tea syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a lemon slice.
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11. Honeydew Melon Mojito
A twist on the classic mojito, introducing honeydew for a sweet, refreshing taste.
Honeydew adds a unique sweetness to the mojito’s traditional flavors.
Ingredients:
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2 oz white rum
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1 oz lime juice
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1/2 oz honey
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6-8 mint leaves
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1/2 cup honeydew melon, cubed
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Club soda to top
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Mint sprig for garnish
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Instructions:
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Muddle mint, honeydew, lime juice, and honey in a glass.
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Add rum, fill with ice.
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Top with club soda, stir gently.
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Garnish with a mint sprig.
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12. Rosemary Gin Fizz
The aromatic herb rosemary pairs with gin for a sophisticated spring cocktail.
Rosemary’s piney scent complements the botanicals in gin.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup
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Club soda to top
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Rosemary sprig for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake gin, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
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13. Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
A spicy and sweet margarita that’s perfect for spring’s unpredictable weather.
Pineapple and jalapeño offer a balance of heat and tropical sweetness.
Ingredients:
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2 oz tequila
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1 oz pineapple juice
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1/2 oz lime juice
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1/4 jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
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1/2 oz agave syrup
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Salt for rimming
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Instructions:
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Muddle jalapeño with agave syrup in a shaker.
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Add tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice, shake with ice.
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Strain into a salt-rimmed glass with ice.
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14. Cherry Blossom Cocktail
A delicate cocktail inspired by the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring.
Inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom festivals, this drink is floral and light.
Ingredients:
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2 oz sake
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1/2 oz cherry liqueur
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1/2 oz lemon juice
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1/4 oz simple syrup
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Edible flower for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake all ingredients with ice.
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Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Garnish with an edible flower.
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15. Apple Blossom Martini
A martini that celebrates the first blooms of apple trees with its crisp, floral taste.
Apple blossoms symbolize spring, bringing that spirit into this cocktail.
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz apple blossom syrup
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1/2 oz lemon juice
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Apple slice for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake all ingredients with ice.
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Strain into a chilled martini glass.
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Garnish with an apple slice.
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16. Blackberry Bramble
A classic British cocktail, perfect for the spring season with its berry notes.
Created in the 1980s in London, this drink uses fresh blackberries.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz simple syrup
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1/2 oz blackberry liqueur
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Fresh blackberries for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
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Strain into a glass with crushed ice.
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Drizzle blackberry liqueur over the top.
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Garnish with blackberries.
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17. Spring Garden Martini
A cocktail that feels like a walk through a spring garden with its fresh ingredients.
A modern cocktail that maximizes the use of spring’s fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka or gin
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1/2 oz lime juice
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1/2 oz elderflower cordial
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2-3 sprigs of herbs like basil, mint, or cilantro
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Cucumber slice for garnish
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Instructions:
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Muddle herbs with lime juice in a shaker.
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Add vodka or gin and elderflower cordial, shake with ice.
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Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with a cucumber slice.
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18. Fizzy Rhubarb Cocktail
A tart and bubbly drink that showcases rhubarb’s early spring harvest.
Rhubarb’s tartness is balanced by the fizziness of this cocktail.
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz rhubarb syrup
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1/2 oz lime juice
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Club soda to top
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Rhubarb ribbon for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake vodka, rhubarb syrup, and lime juice with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a rhubarb ribbon.
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19. Lemon Verbena Cooler
A cocktail where lemon verbena’s unique citrus aroma meets the freshness of gin.
Lemon verbena, with its lemony scent, is a perfect herb for spring cocktails.
Ingredients:
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2 oz gin
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1 oz lemon juice
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1/2 oz lemon verbena syrup
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Club soda to top
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Lemon verbena leaf for garnish
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Instructions:
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Shake gin, lemon juice, and lemon verbena syrup with ice.
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Strain into a glass with ice, top with club soda.
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Garnish with a lemon verbena leaf.
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These 19 cocktails are designed to celebrate spring’s arrival with ease and elegance. Enjoy these effortlessly amazing drinks as you welcome the new season, full of fresh flavors and new beginnings. Drink responsibly!
