Today marks the first day of spring! Celebrate the sunshine and blooming buds with one of these delicious spring cocktails. Do you have a favorite way to kick off spring? Share it with us in the comments!
Elderflower Sparkle
2 oz vodka
1 ½ oz elderflower liqueur
¼ oz dry vermouth
Lemon wheel for garnish
Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
1 ½ oz vodka
1 oz strawberry pureè
4 oz lemonade
3 strawberries
5 basil leaves
Muddle the strawberries, basil and vodka in cocktail shaker. Add strawberry pureè, fill with ice and shake well. Pour into your glass and add lemonade.
Lemon Basil Refresher
1 oz silver tequila
½ lemon
6 basil leaves
Splash of Cointreau, agave nectar and Cointreau
Lemon wedge and basil leaf for garnish
Muddle basil leaves, lemon and a splash of agave nectar. Add ice, tequila and club soda, and stir. Top with Cointreau. Garnish with a basil leaf and lemon wedge.
Violet Crush
4 oz chilled dry white wine
1 oz crème de violette liqueur
3 oz finely crushed ice
Combine ice and wine in a glass of your choice. Slowly add liqueur and enjoy.
