As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to swap rich winter flavours for drinks that feel a little lighter and brighter.
Think fresh fruit, citrus, floral flavours, herbs and plenty of ice.
Whether you're entertaining friends, planning a spring afternoon in the garden or simply looking for something new to mix at home, these five refreshing cocktail recipes are an easy way to welcome the season.
1. Elderflower Spritz
Light, floral and sparkling, an elderflower spritz is made for warm spring afternoons.
What You'll Need
- 15 ml Cashmere Elderflower Syrup
- 90 ml prosecco
- 30 ml soda water
- Ice
- Fresh mint
- Lemon twist to garnish
How to Make It
Fill a wine glass with ice and add the Elderflower Syrup.
Pour over the prosecco and top with soda water.
Stir gently, then garnish with fresh mint and a lemon twist.
Make it a mocktail: Swap the prosecco for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or increase the soda water for a simple elderflower spritz.
2. Strawberry Basil Smash
Sweet strawberry, fresh basil and citrus make this an easy cocktail for spring entertaining.
What You'll Need
- 60 ml gin
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml Cashmere Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail Mixer
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves
- Ice
- Strawberry and basil to garnish
How to Make It
Add the basil leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
Pour in the gin, lemon juice and Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail Mixer. Fill with ice and shake well.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a strawberry slice and basil leaf.
Make it a mocktail: Leave out the gin and top with soda water for a lighter strawberry and basil cooler.
3. Cucumber Mint Cooler
Cucumber, mint and lime are a classic warm-weather combination, and this cooler keeps things crisp and refreshing.
What You'll Need
- 60 ml gin
- 30 ml Cashmere Mojito Cocktail Mixer
- 4–5 cucumber slices
- 4–5 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Ice
How to Make It
Gently muddle the cucumber and mint in a cocktail shaker.
Add the gin and Mojito Cocktail Mixer, fill with ice and shake well.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice and top with soda water.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and sprig of mint.
Make it a mocktail: Skip the gin and add a little extra soda water.
4. Lavender Lemonade Margarita
Floral lavender and sharp citrus give the classic margarita a spring-inspired twist.
What You'll Need
- 45 ml tequila
- 15 ml Cashmere Lavender Syrup
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 60 ml lemonade
- Ice
- Salt for the rim, optional
- Edible lavender or a lime wheel to garnish
How to Make It
If using salt, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into salt.
Add the tequila, Lavender Syrup, lime juice and lemonade to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well, then strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Finish with edible lavender or a lime wheel.
Make it a mocktail: Leave out the tequila and add extra lemonade or soda water.
5. Pineapple Coconut Mojito
Finish with something tropical. Pineapple, coconut, lime and mint make this a great option for those warmer spring days that already feel a little like summer.
What You'll Need
- 45 ml white rum
- 15 ml Cashmere Pineapple Syrup
- 15 ml coconut syrup or coconut water
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- Fresh mint
- Soda water
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge and mint to garnish
How to Make It
Gently muddle the mint in the bottom of a highball glass.
Add the rum, Pineapple Syrup, coconut, lime juice and plenty of ice.
Stir well and top with soda water.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and fresh mint.
Make it a mocktail: Skip the rum and top with a little extra soda water.
Keep Your Spring Cocktails Fresh and Simple
Spring drinks don't need long ingredient lists or complicated techniques.
Start with a few seasonal flavour combinations — floral and citrus, strawberry and herbs, cucumber and mint or pineapple and coconut and build from there.
Fresh garnishes and plenty of ice can do the rest.
And if you're entertaining, choose one or two recipes rather than trying to offer an entire cocktail menu. You can even prepare garnishes and mixers ahead of time so there's less to do once everyone arrives.
Ready to Mix Up Something Fresh?
Explore Cashmere Syrups for cocktail mixers and flavours you can use across cocktails, mocktails, spritzes and more.
For more recipes, serving ideas and simple ways to get more from your favourite flavours, explore the Cashmere Syrups Tips & Tricks blog.
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