Warmer weather makes spring the perfect time to imbibe co*cktails that are as delicious as they are pretty.
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A drink that has coconut water in it is basically health food, right?
Recipe: The Fashionable Hostess
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What better way to unwind after a hectic day than with the ever relaxing combination of lavender, honey and gin?
Recipe: Honestly Yum
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Clos Dew Drop
This wine-based co*cktail combines the freshness of grapefruit with the crispness of gin for a delectable, multi-faceted beverage. Entertaining expert Jung Lee suggests serving this drink in vintage teacups for a functional and beautiful twist on classic co*cktail glasses.
Ingredients:4 oz Clos du Bois California Chardonnay
2 oz gin
2 oz grapefruit juice
1-2 oz of simple syrup depending on preference of sweetness
Directions:Shake all ingredients with ice and serve in vintage tea cups
Recipe provided by Clos du Bois
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Spring is the perfect time to indulge in a scoop of creamy sorbet, and the addition of champagne makes the treat even more indulgent.
Recipe: Completely Delicious
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La Vie en Rose
This rose-inspired co*cktail looks too pretty to drink – but it's definitely not.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts elit by Stolichnaya
3/4 part Lemon Juice
3/4 part Crème de Rose Liqueur
1/2 part Simple Syrup
Directions:
Shake the elit, lemon juice and simple syrup with cracked ice and strain into a double rocks glass. Top with crushed ice and gently float crème de rose on top.
Recipe courtesy of Stolichnaya
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Moscow Mules have long been a warm weather favorite at the bar, but adding in fresh blueberry syrup takes this bright co*cktail to a whole other level.
Recipe: Lipgloss and Crayons
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Raspberry Mule
Raise your glass to sunnier days with this fruity twist on a classic.
Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Chambord
1/2 ounce lime juice
Ginger beer
Lime
Mint
Directions:
In a collins glass with ice, combine vodka, Chambord, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with mint and lime. Stir gently with straw before enjoying
Recipe courtesy of Drizly
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White wine, Limoncello and grapefruit combine to create this crisp, bright Sangria perfect for a sunny day.
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Island Time Spritz
If adult spring break were a thing, you'd drink this refreshing co*cktail on the beach.
Ingredients:
1 part Sugar Island Coconut Rum
1 part Pineapple Juice
¾ part Lemon Juice
¾ part Aperol
¼ Simple Syrup
Sparkling Rose
Directions:
Combine together over ice. Garnish with pineapple chunks on a skewer.
Recipe courtesy of Sugar Island Coconut Rum
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While cucumber and mint area classic co*cktail additions, this martini amps up the flavor with the addition of jalapeno.
Recipe: Boulder Locavore
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Twisted Bocktail
Back away from the tequila shots and try this sophisticated sip instead.
Ingredients:
1 ¼ parts Très Agaves Reposado
¾ part Lemon
½ part Cointreau
½ part Simple Syrup
Hefeweisen
Directions:
Combine all ingredients minus the beer; shake and strain into a highball. Top with beer and garnish with lemon.
Recipe courtesy of Très Agaves Reposado
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Who could resist a drink garnished with a gorgeous flower, especially when it's as flavorful as this dragon fruit, orange, grapefruit and honey co*cktail?
Recipe: Sugar and Charm
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While the kiwi capiroska is similar to its better known cousin, the caipirinha, this beverage has a vodka base and subtle sweetness thanks to the kiwis.
Recipe: Spoon Fork Bacon
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This pretty co*cktail's creamy pink color brings to mind the romanticism of Charleston, South Carolina, while its combination of gin and Applejack provides quite the kick.
Recipe: Return to Sunday Supper
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Spring means strawberries are finally in season, which means it's time to harness their delicious flavor at your next happy hour with this strawberry gin smash.
Recipe: The Kitchn
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Green With Envy
Skip the margs this Cinco de Mayo and kick back with this spicy sip.
Ingredients:
1 ¾ parts CRUZ Reposado Tequila
¾ part Lime
¾ part Honey Water
2-3 pieces Green Pepper
Pinch of Cayenne
Directions:
Shake and strain into a lowball glass rimmed with a cayenne, sea salt, and white pepper rim.
Recipe courtesy of CRUZ Reposado Tequila
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Gimlets have become synonymous with warm weather drinking, but the inclusion of thyme and St. Germain makes this variation a stand out option.
Recipe: Freutcake
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White Peach, Basil and Blueberry Mojito
Some of our favorite seasonal flavors mingle together in this inventive take on a classic mojito.
Recipe: Pineapple & Coconut