35 Refreshing Spring Cocktails For Your Next Soirée

Spring has sprung, and we couldn't be more excited! There's something undeniably rejuvenating about the fresh spring air paired with an amazing cocktail, especially alongside some big, refreshing salads and quick one-pot spring dinners.

These invigorating spring cocktails give us plenty of color and subtle floral flavor for the season. All of these spring cocktail recipes are simple, colorful, and delicious, and they happen to go great with your go-to simple syrup recipe! Keep reading to find your new favorite springtime sips.

Prickly Pear Margaritas

Not only do the bright colors in these margaritas remind us of our favorite flowers, but each one has an abundance of edible flower garnishes! Yes, please. Feel free to add some crushed ice to keep things extra-chill. (via Brit + Co)

Lemon Drop Martini

Let's go, lemon! This bright zesty, and quite boozy spring cocktail is the perfect reward after a long work week. (via Brit + Co)

Paloma

Palomas are some of the best tequila cocktails! Lime juice, tequila, and grapefruit soda have never looked tastier. You can optionally sweeten things up a bit with some agave or honey! (via Brit + Co)

The CuraFizz

This CBD-infused gin cocktail leaves you with a fun floral finish that complements the blooms of spring. Yum! (via Curaleaf Hemp for Brit + Co)

Speak Now Spritz

If your spring cocktail recipes are needing some extra razzle-dazzle, edible glitter is the solution you're looking for. This sweet purple sipper (inspired by none other than Taylor Swift) is def worth sharing with the girls! (via Brit + Co)

Cosmopolitan

Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw this spring using our simple Cosmo recipe! All your girlfriends will want a sip! (via Brit + Co)

Champagne Margaritas

Drenched in the flavors of passionfruit and some good ol' champagne, this fun take on a traditional margarita will enliven your springtime get-togethers in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Gin Float

Lemon sorbet gets thrown into your classic grapefruit-infused gin drink in this spring cocktail recipe! Who needs dessert, right?! (via Brit + Co)

Frozen Lemonade Cocktail

When it's just too hot for anything else, frozen spring cocktail recipes come to the rescue. All you need for this bev is 6 ingredients and a good blender! (via Brit + Co)

Raspberry Coconut Daquiri

Add your favorite liquor and turn this refreshing mocktail into a delicious spring cocktail! (via Chef Bai)

Honeydew Mojito

We love any spring drink that leaves us feeling nice and hydrated, and this melon concoction definitely fits the bill. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Blackberry Cucumber Gin Spritzers

If you love fruity drinks – but hate the amount of sugar that goes with them – this healthy spring cocktail has your name on it. In this bad boy, gin mingles with a rich blackberry syrup, cooling mint, and cucumber. Bring it! (via Spices in My DNA)

Grapefruit Margarita

We’ll take any excuse to have a margarita, and this fruity recipe sounds way too good to pass up. (via The Edgy Veg)

Watermelon Mint Margaritas

This is one of the best spring cocktail recipes for warmer weather, since the watermelon will quench your thirst and hydrate your bod. (via Chef Bai)

Lillet Rosé Spritz

This spritz from Lillet boasts an adorable rosé pink color, perfect for sipping on this spring. To make it, stir equal parts Lillet Rosé and soda water of your choice over ice. Garnish with any fruit slices you have on-hand, like strawberry, grapefruit, or orange. (via Lillet)

Matcha Gin Sour

This matcha-infused drink will certainly incorporate extra nutrients into your sip, plus it provides a nice, gentle caffeine boost! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Aperol Spritz

Aperol spritzes are a springtime staple, but we think they're great year-round. Spruce up your spring cocktails with this vibrant mix. (via The Endless Meal)

The Salty Dog

If you haven't tried this spring cocktail recipe, you’re seriously missing out. This grapefruit bevvy is both refreshing and exciting, perfect for all your outdoor gatherings! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Bloody Maria

This is not your typical Bloody Mary. Pack it full with savory snacks, if you wanna be extra. (via Chef Bai)

Mumm Sparkling Spring Fizz

This fizzy spring cocktail has a unique warming effect from cinnamon and lemon! To make it, stir 1 part Malfy Arancia, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 4 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé in a glass before garnishing with a cracked cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel. (via Mumm)

Easy Rosé Spritzer Recipe

This bubbly sip makes for a perfect refreshing spring drink. It has barely-there floral flavor that is perfect for warm afternoons! Add a lemon slice for some extra citrus flavor. (via Salt & Lavender)

Watermelon Mint Tea

🎶 “Watermelon sugar, high” 🎶 Spice up your basic green tea + tonic with this sweet, fruity twist. The mint is 100% necessary for refreshment! (via Takes Two Eggs)

St. Germain Spritzer

Taking only two minutes and four ingredients, this is one of those spring cocktail recipes that's just perfection. Garnish with some fresh cherries or apricot slices, then top it off with some mint for added refreshment! (via Vegetarian Ventures)

The Spring Buzz

This spring cocktail recipe puts a cool twist on the classic hot toddy. In this bev, we get to see whiskey's tranquil side thanks to a mix of honey, freshly steeped chamomile tea, and elderflower liqueur. (via Broma Bakery)

Green Tea Sangria

Sweetened with honey, this sangria is everything those sugar-packed restaurant sangrias want to be. It even boasts metabolism-boosting properties thanks to the addition of green tea! We love a healthy cocktail. (via Brewing Happiness)

Coastal Orange Blossom Gin Cocktail

Sippin' on this easy-to-make gem will invigorate you. It's super mellow, and it brings a gentle mix of artisanal gin, orange blossom water, and coconut water to your glass for a hit of hydration on a sunny day. Want even more flavor? Opt for blood oranges. (via Justine Celina)

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

There's nothing better than watermelon cocktails for spring! To make this tequila-infused sipper, you'll freeze some watermelon puree into cubes. Then, once frozen, blend 1-2 handfuls of the watermelon cubes until smooth. Add 2 oz Flecha Azul Tequila Blanco, 1/2 oz agave, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and blend lightly. Pour into a glass, and sip away! (via Flecha Azul Tequila)

Rhubarb Pisco Sour

Nothing screams springtime quite like the tart essence of rhubarb! This bright and fresh concoction gets a splash of sweetness from the Pisco, making it a fab drink to kick back with after a day in the garden. (via My Kitchen Love)

Carrot Orange Punch

Because it's so delish, you can enjoy this vibrant mix of soda, orange juice, and carrot juice with or without alcohol. To make it boozy, simply add your fave vodka or rum. (via Sugar and Soul)

Dragonfruit Pineapple Gimlet

If you haven't tried dragonfruit in your spring cocktail recipes, we highly recommend it. It's sweet with a little tang, and would go perfectly in a pineapple gimlet like this one! (via Chef Bai)

Raspberry Peach Champagne Cocktail

Peach vodka, raspberry syrup, and some fine bubbly are blended to create this dazzling spring drink. If you don't have peach vodka at your disposal, no worries — use regular ol' vodka with some peach juice. (via Giraffe's Can Bake)

Lavender Rose Lemon Drop Cocktail

This spiked lemonade is everything to us. Along with a perfect balance of sour and sweet, this bev's blend brings floral notes to your glass for a refreshing springtime treat. (via The Cottage Market)

Strawberry Basil Gin Jammer

What better way to kick off a warm season than by eating and drinking all the strawberries in some spring cocktails? In this blend, our fave berries are muddled with fresh basil, then topped with a clever mix of gin and jam. (via Cali Girl Cooking)

Lavender + Lemon Sparkler

This elegant concoction brings sparkly to the table in the best way. Mixed with a bright blend of lemons, this drink is garnished with lavender sprigs and lemon peels to raise your glass to spring. (via Rose and Ivy)

Ruby Red Gimlet

This little gimlet is a huge way to welcome spring. The floral notes of gin and slight bitterness of grapefruit are lit up with lime juice in this exhilarating sipper. (via The Beach House Kitchen)

Let us know your favorite spring cocktails @BritandCo! Check out our Cocktails page for the latest drink inspiration.

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