Spring is around the corner and everyone will be getting ready to pack away their winter attire & get ready to bask in the sun. The best way to bring in the season is to throw a spring party. However, you canât have a spring party without delicious fruity cocktails.
There are so many cocktail recipes to pick from but weâve found our top five that we think you might love. So if you want to make a drink thatâs full of colour and flavour then take a look at the following ideas. You can make these cocktails for spring or summer pool parties. So letâs get started!
A Japanese Style Cherry Blossom Cocktail
Bring Japanese springtime into your party with a refreshing glass of cherry blossom cocktail. This bright pink drink only needs four ingredients that you can get from any local liquor store. All you need is 37ml of silver tequila, 30ml of lime juice, 30ml of grapefruit juice and a splash of grenadine.
Pop all your ingredients in a shaker and then pour the liquid into a stylish martini glass. Sprinkle some salt over the top and garnish it with a maraschino cherry.
Make a Sangria Blanco
Not everyone loves the taste of sweet and brightly coloured cocktails. If youâre someone that enjoys tangy or bitter flavours then make a Sangria Blanco. To make a jug of Sangria Blanco youâll need the following ingredients:
- 750ml of dry white wine
- 1 and 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup of mint leaves
- 1 cup of orange liqueur
- 2 cups of lemon and lime soft drink
- 1 lemon, orange and lime thinly sliced
Boil your water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. When youâre done wait for the sugar water to cool before adding it to a jug with your wine, orange liqueur and lemon & lime soda. Then add all your sliced fruit to the liquid and place it in the fridge.
You want to pick a quality white wine for this cocktail recipe. So buy your white wine from Franschhoek wine estates or any local winery near you that you trust for flavour rich products.
Raspberry Lemon and Lime
Springtime brings you the sweet scent of freshly grown flowers. But the best part about spring is the vibrant colours. To celebrate the colours of spring make a bright raspberry lemon and lime cocktail. Hereâs what youâll need:
- 22ml of raspberry puree
- 118ml of champagne
- 44ml of ginger beer
- Splash of limoncello
- Fresh raspberries
Add your puree, champagne, ginger beer and limoncello to a tall champagne glass. Then stir everything thoroughly and drop two raspberries in the glass. Top it with more champagne and add some lemon zest to it. This cocktail is perfect to drink with dessert.
Final Thoughts
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Trees start to bloom, the grass becomes green again and the sun seems to be brighter. Thereâs no doubt that spring is the perfect time to throw a cocktail party. So make one or all of the cocktails on our list to celebrate the season.