16 Spring Cocktail Recipes for a Fresh, Cool Season of Sipping
Strawberry & Thyme Switchel Cocktail
Photography by Jason Frank Rothenberg
While blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are tastiest in the summer, strawberries are ripe for the picking in the spring – which makes this the perfect fruity, spring cocktail!
Recipe: Try our Strawberry & Thyme Switchel Cocktail
Citrus Gin Spritzer
There's nothing to pump you up for warmer weather like a handful of citrus in a sparking, boozy drink. Top with mint to make 'em extra refreshing.
Recipe: Try our Citrus Gin Spritzer
Lemon-Berry Freezes
This 6-ingredient cocktail couldn't be easier to make – just break out the blender and get sipping!
Recipe: Try our Lemon-Berry Freezes
Cucumber Gin & Tonic
These boozy bevs give a whole new meaning to "cool as a cucumber." Added cilantro, lime juice, and chilled tonic water provide the ultimate chill.
Recipe: Try our Cucumber Gin & Tonic
Carrot-y Mary
Photography by Sarah Anne Ward
No sweet tooth? No problem! Carrot-infused Bloody Mary's offer fun spring flavor minus the sugar shock.
Recipe: Try our Carrot-y Mary
Pink Grapefruit Whiskey Sours
Photography by Paul Sirisalee
Grapefruits are at peak ripeness in the spring, so why not put them to good use? Toss them in a glass with sugar and your favorite whiskey for a sweet and zesty mixed drink.
Recipe: Try our Pink Grapefruit Whiskey Sours
Rum-Spiked Ginger Beer Cocktails
If you like Moscow Mules, you'll LOVE these! Just trade vodka for rum and sugar, and enjoy.
Recipe: Try our Rum-Spiked Ginger Beer Cocktails
Grapefruit Gimlet
Photography by Bobbi Lin
Out with soda, and in with grapefruit juice and green Chartreuse. Once you try this, you'll never make a gimlet any other way!
Recipe: Try our Grapefruit Gimlet
Classic Margarita
What can we say? Some cocktails just work year round! Follow this recipe to make the perfect Marg – homemade simple syrup included.
Recipe: Try our Classic Margarita
Rosemary Ruby Cocktails
Nothing says spring like fresh herbs. A few rosemary sprigs will take this cocktail from ho-hum to "Oh, yum!"
Recipe: Try our Rosemary Ruby Cocktails
Pimm's Cocktails
Fruity and minty and oh-so refreshing. This bev will make your spring one to remember.
Recipe: Try our Pimm's Cocktails
The Tipsy Earl
Ever make a mixed drink with tea leaves? Grab you Earl Grey and vodka and start experimenting with this recipe.
Recipe: Try our Tipsy Earl
Grapefruit Sidecar
You'll use the whole grapefruit for this spring-y cocktail – squeeze in some juice, toss in some slices, and don't forget the grapefruit zest rim!
Recipe: Try our Grapefruit Sidecar
Lavender Royale Cocktail
Photography by Marcus Nilsson
Carrots actually have two seasons – one in the fall and one in the spring! Mix up some purple carrot syrup to make these pretty drinks.
Recipe: Try our Lavender Royale Cocktail
Green Tea Champagne
You're just three ingredients away from this green, springtime cocktail.
Recipe: Try our Green Tea Champagne
Hibiscus Kir Royale
Photography by Kate Mathis
Put a floral twist on a classic cocktail! Easy hibiscus syrup transforms champagne into a sweet spring treat.
Recipe: Try our Hibiscus Kir Royale
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