Spring is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season of rebirth than with refreshing seasonal beverages? Forget about the heavy eggnogs of winter and say hello to fruity cocktails and cheerful spritzers. Here are some seasonal beverages guaranteed to refresh your palate.
The League Favorite
Made with apricot preserves and tonic water for a fizzy kick, the League Favorite is sure to tickle your fancy.
You will need:
- 2 oz gin
- .75 oz fresh lemon juice
- .25 oz simple syrup
- 1 spoon apricot preserves
- Tonic water
- Lemon wedge
- Sprig of thyme
Directions:
- Add all ingredients together except the tonic into a shaker with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain over ice in a highball glass, then top with the tonic and garnish with lemon wedge or fresh sprig of thyme.
Peach Flower Power
This pretty drink is garnished with a lemon twist and edible orchid.
You will need:
- 3 oz sparkling white wine or non-alcoholic wine
- 1 oz gin
- .5 oz peach puree
- .5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 dashes of lavender bitters
- Lemon twist
- Edible orchid
Directions:
- Shake all ingredients except wine over ice.
- Top with sparkling white wine.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and edible orchard.
Berry Spritzer Mocktail
Berries, mint leaves and agave comprise the sweet notes of this tasty spring mocktail.
You will need:
- Handful of berries
- Fresh mint leaves
- Juice of one lime
- 2 tbsp agave or honey
- Ice
- Club soda
Directions:
- Purée the berries with the lime juice, mint, and sweetener.
- Fill glass with ice, spooning the berry mixture over it.
- Top with club soda.
- Mix the spritzer with a cocktail shaker.
- Serve with mint, berry, or lime garnishes.
Elderflower Mocktail
The perfect alcohol-free spring drink, this quick and simple elderflower mocktail will taste lovely as you relax on your porch.
You will need:
- 2 oz elderflower syrup/cordial
- Club soda
- Ice
- Raspberries or strawberries
Directions:
- Fill tall glass halfway with ice.
- Add the cordial and your choice of fruit.
- Top with club soda, stirring well with a spoon.
- Enjoy immediately.
Frozen Fruit Punch
This kid-friendly drink is made with orange, banana, and pineapple, and will quickly become a family favorite.
You will need:
- 3 cups orange juice
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 3 bananas
- Splash of lemon juice
- 7-up or other lemon-lime soda
Directions:
Put bananas in a blender, adding juices and lemon juice.
- Freeze in quart-size wide-mouth mason jars.
- The night before you serve the drinks, place in refrigerator to partially thaw.
- Break up the mixture, pouring into a punch bowl or pitcher.
- Mix with equal parts lemon-lime soda.
- Serve immediately.
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