Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to swap out those heavy winter drinks for something lighter, fresher, and full of flavor! Whether you’re planning a backyard party, hosting a spring brunch, or just looking for a fun new drink to sip in the sunshine, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best spring cocktail ideas for 2025. Get ready to shake things up – literally.
You Might Also Be Interested In:
-
15 Pink Cocktail Recipes That Are Almost Too Pretty to Drink
- 11 Garden Fresh & Easy Summer Dinner Recipes
Sweet, Tart, and Totally Refreshing: Best Spring Cocktail Ideas
Whether you’re hosting a brunch, lounging on the patio, or just looking to sip something seasonal, these spring cocktail ideas are here to shake things up. From floral infusions to citrusy classics with a twist, these drinks are the perfect way to toast to warmer days ahead. Here are the best spring cocktail ideas:
1. Cucumber Cooler
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cucumber vodka or regular vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Soda water
- Cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions:
Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker. Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber slice for a refreshing sip that might just be the best spring cocktail you’ll try this season.
2. Strawberry Basil Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 3-4 fresh strawberries
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz simple syrup
Instructions:
Muddle strawberries and basil in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well, strain into a glass filled with ice, and garnish with a basil leaf for the best spring cocktail that’s fruity, fresh, and full of flavor.
3. Paloma
Ingredients:
-
2 oz tequila
-
3 oz grapefruit soda (or fresh grapefruit juice with a splash of soda)
-
1 oz lime juice
-
Salt for the rim (optional)
Instructions:
Rub a lime around the rim of the glass and dip it into salt (optional). Fill the glass with ice and add tequila, grapefruit soda (or fresh juice), and lime juice. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
4. Peach Mojito
Ingredients:
-
2 oz rum
-
4-5 fresh mint leaves
-
1 oz peach nectar or fresh peaches
-
1 oz lime juice
-
Soda water
Instructions:
Rub a lime around the rim of the glass and dip it into salt (optional). Fill the glass with ice and add tequila, grapefruit soda (or fresh juice), and lime juice. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge for one of the best spring cocktails that’s equal parts tangy, fizzy, and refreshing.
5. Lemon Lavender Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
-
2 oz gin
-
1 oz lemon juice
-
1/2 oz lavender syrup
-
1 oz club soda
Instructions:
Add gin, lemon juice, and lavender syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake, strain into a glass, and top with club soda. Garnish with a sprig of lavender or a lemon twist for a floral, fizzy sip that’s easily one of the best spring cocktails this season.
6. Rhubarb Collins
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz rhubarb syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Club soda
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine gin, rhubarb syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Shake well, strain into a tall glass filled with ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
7. Blackberry Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 5-6 fresh blackberries
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
Instructions:
Muddle blackberries and mint leaves in a shaker. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with soda water and garnish with mint and blackberries.
8. Lime & Coconut Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz coconut milk or coconut cream
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
Instructions:
Add tequila, coconut milk, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or coconut flakes.
9. Ginger Lemon Fizz
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup
- Club soda
Instructions:
Shake vodka, lemon juice, and ginger syrup with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of rosemary if desired.
10. Spring Sangria
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup mixed fruits (strawberries, citrus, apple, peach)
- Sparkling water or soda (optional)
Instructions:
Mix wine, brandy, orange juice, and chopped fruit in a pitcher. Let it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours. Before serving, top with sparkling water for a bit of fizz and garnish with extra fruit.
11. Mint Julep
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
Muddle mint leaves in a glass. Add bourbon and simple syrup, and fill the glass with crushed ice. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint.
12. Tropical Rum Punch
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz grenadine
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a glass filled with ice, and garnish with a cherry or orange slice.
13. Blueberry Lemonade Fizz
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blueberry syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Club soda
Instructions:
Shake vodka, blueberry syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a glass, top with club soda, and garnish with blueberries and a lemon wheel.
14. Citrus Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Instructions:
Shake bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with an orange twist.
15. Pineapple Basil Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Instructions:
Muddle basil leaves in a shaker. Add rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with basil leaves.
Ready to Raise a Glass? Whether you’re hosting a spring brunch, celebrating a sunny weekend, or just treating yourself to something fresh and delicious, these spring cocktail ideas are the perfect way to toast the season. Try one (or a few!) and bring the bright, breezy spirit of spring into every sip. Cheers to new beginnings and refreshing flavors!
Mary Lawyer
Mary Lawyer is the content manager at Sass Magazine with a passion for storytelling and creativity. When she's not crafting engaging content, you can find her lifting weights, getting her hands dirty in the garden, or hunting for hidden gems while thrifting.
Yummm these cocktails sound like sunshine in a glass. Can’t wait to try the strawberry basil one, so fresh and fun for spring. Thanks for sharing dear.