Spring Sips: 4 Fun Cocktails to Bloom Into May

Spring is here, and it's officially cocktail o'clock. Whether you're hosting friends on the patio, planning the perfect picnic, or just channeling garden party energy from your kitchen, these cocktails bring the flavor and the fun. Think floral notes, fresh herbs, and fruity vibes—each one designed to toast to longer days and warmer nights.

The Bloomtini

The Bloomtini

Elegant, floral, and perfect for golden hour.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka or gin

• 1 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)

• ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

• Dash of simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• Edible flower or lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add vodka/gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

3. Garnish with a flower or lavender.

Serve in: A coupe glass — elegant and timeless such as the Williams Sonoma Reserve Optic Coupe Glasses.

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Rosé + berries + bubbles = spring in a glass.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced

• 4-5 basil leaves

• 4 oz chilled rosé wine

• 2 oz sparkling water or prosecco

• Optional: ½ oz honey syrup (honey + hot water)

Instructions:

1. Muddle strawberries and basil in a wine glass.

2. Add rosé, sparkling water (or prosecco), and stir.

3. Add ice and garnish with more basil or a strawberry slice.

Serve in: A large stemmed wine glass for that casual chic vibe such as the Schott Zwiesel Wine Glass.

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Mint Condition

Mint Condition

Fresh, crisp, and herbaceous—a mojito's stylish cousin.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 3 cucumber slices

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves

• ¾ oz lime juice

• ½ oz agave syrup

• Sparkling water to top

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint and cucumber in a highball glass.

2. Add rum, lime juice, and agave.

3. Fill with ice and top with sparkling water.

4. Stir gently and garnish with mint or cucumber ribbon.

Serve in: A tall highball glass — sleek and refreshing such as the Strauss 13-Oz. Cooler Glass.

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Spring Fling Mojito

Spring Fling Margarita

Bright, bold, and a little flirty—because you deserve it.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila blanco

• 1 oz pineapple juice

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• ½ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)

• Tajín or pink salt for the rim

Instructions:

1. Rim a rocks glass with lime and dip in Tajín or salt.

2. Shake tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur with ice.

3. Strain into the glass over fresh ice.

4. Garnish with a lime wedge or pineapple chunk.

Serve in: A short rocks glass — extra points for one with a colorful rim such as the Hatch Short Faceted Cocktail Glass.

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Final Tip: Make a batch of any of these in a pitcher and set up a "serve yourself" cocktail bar with labeled glassware and garnishes. Add a spring playlist and you've got yourself a full vibe.

Cheers to sippin' pretty this season!