Spring calls for lighter flavours, fresh ingredients and drinks made for warmer days.
Whether you're planning a weekend brunch, entertaining friends or simply looking for a few new ideas to change up your usual drinks at home, it's an easy season to experiment with fruity, floral and refreshing flavours.
From your morning matcha to an evening mocktail, here's a simple spring menu to take you through the day.
Morning: Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
Start the day with something fresh and creamy. Vanilla adds a little sweetness to matcha without overpowering its distinctive flavour, making this an easy spring alternative to your usual morning coffee.
What You'll Need
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- A small amount of hot water
- 200 ml milk of choice
- 15 ml Cashmere Vanilla Syrup
- Ice
How to Make It
Whisk the matcha with a small amount of hot water until smooth.
Fill a glass with ice, add the milk and Vanilla Syrup, then pour over the prepared matcha. Stir and serve.
Pair it with: Greek yoghurt, fresh berries and granola for a simple spring breakfast.
Midday: Strawberry & Rose Iced Tea Spritz
For warmer afternoons, keep things light with a sparkling iced tea.
Strawberry and Turkish Delight bring fruity and floral flavours to this simple spritz, while soda water keeps it refreshing.
What You'll Need
- 100 ml brewed black tea, cooled
- 100 ml soda water
- 10 ml Cashmere Strawberry Syrup
- 10 ml Cashmere Turkish Delight Syrup
- Ice
- Fresh mint, strawberries or edible flowers to garnish
How to Make It
Fill a glass with ice and add the cooled tea, Strawberry Syrup and Turkish Delight Syrup.
Top with soda water, stir gently and garnish with fresh mint, sliced strawberries or edible flowers.
Entertaining tip: If you're serving drinks for a group, put out chilled tea, soda water, a few syrup flavours and garnishes so everyone can build their own spritz.
Afternoon: Strawberry Iced Latte
When the afternoon calls for something a little more indulgent, try adding a seasonal fruit flavour to your usual iced coffee.
Strawberry and coffee might sound unexpected, but paired with milk and a touch of vanilla, it creates a creamy drink that's perfect for spring.
What You'll Need
- 1 shot espresso
- 200 ml milk of choice
- 10 ml Cashmere Strawberry Syrup
- 5 ml Cashmere Vanilla Syrup
- Ice
How to Make It
Fill a glass with ice and add the milk, Strawberry Syrup and Vanilla Syrup.
Pour the espresso over the top and stir before serving.
Pair it with: Shortbread, fresh strawberries or a square of white chocolate for an easy afternoon treat.
Evening: Watermelon Mojito
Finish the day with something fresh, fruity and made for a warm spring evening.
This watermelon mojito can easily be made as either a mocktail or cocktail, making it a simple option when you're entertaining a group.
What You'll Need
- ½ lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh mint
- 15 ml Cashmere Watermelon Sunrise Cocktail Mixer
- Soda water
- Ice
- Optional: white rum
How to Make It
Gently muddle the lime and mint in the bottom of a glass.
Add ice and Watermelon Sunrise Cocktail Mixer. For a cocktail, add a measure of white rum.
Top with soda water, stir gently and garnish with extra mint or watermelon.
Pair it with: Grilled vegetables, fresh salads, seafood or a simple grazing board.
Bring Fresh Flavours Into Your Spring Menu
Creating a seasonal menu at home doesn't need to mean completely changing what you eat and drink.
Start with the things you already enjoy and introduce a few flavours that suit the season. Swap your hot afternoon coffee for an iced version, add fresh fruit to your drinks or experiment with floral and fruity combinations.
A handful of simple changes can make your everyday favourites feel fresh again and give you a few new recipes to come back to throughout spring.
Ready to Refresh Your Spring Drinks?
Explore Cashmere Syrups for fruity, floral and classic flavours to use across coffees, matcha, iced teas, mocktails and more.
For more recipes, serving ideas and simple ways to get more from your favourite flavours, explore the Cashmere Syrups Tips & Tricks blog.
