01 Apr Celebrate Sisterhood: Delightful Spring Drinks to Share with Your Gal Pals
As the sun starts to linger a little longer in the sky and the flowers begin to bloom, there’s a palpable sense of renewal and joy in the air. What better way to embrace the spirit of spring than by gathering your closest gal pals for a delightful afternoon or evening of spring entertaining? Whether you’re hosting a brunch, a garden party, or a cozy gathering indoors, celebrating sisterhood and the bonds of friendship is always in season.
To kick off your spring soiree in style, let’s explore some refreshing cocktail and mocktail recipes that are sure to impress your guests and liven up the atmosphere of your gathering.
Blooming Berry Bellini
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions: In a blender, puree the mixed berries with honey until smooth. Pour the puree into champagne flutes, filling each glass about one-third full. Top with chilled Prosecco and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Spring Fling Spritzer (Mocktail)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup fresh cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (optional)
- Club soda or sparkling water
Instructions: In a pitcher, muddle together the pineapple, cucumber, mint leaves, and agave syrup (if using) until well combined. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice until each glass is about halfway full. Top with club soda or sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
Lavender Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 4 cups water
- Lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- *Optional*Add 1 oz of vodka to each glass for a twist!
Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine the honey or agave syrup with 1 cup of water and the dried lavender. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain the lavender-infused syrup* into a pitcher, discarding the lavender. Add the fresh lemon juice and remaining water to the pitcher and stir well. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.
*Want to make your own flavored simple syrups? Check out this blog for a list of infused simple syrups!
Berry Basil Smash (Mocktail)
- 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the mixed berries, basil leaves, and honey or agave syrup until well combined. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a few additional berries.
Cucumber Mint Cooler (Mocktail)
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- Club soda or sparkling water
Instructions: In a blender, combine the cucumber slices, mint leaves, agave syrup, and coconut water. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice and top with club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine and garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of fresh mint.
Citrus Sunrise
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
- 1 oz of Vodka
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions: Fill glasses with ice and divide the fresh orange juice and grapefruit juice evenly among them. Add 1 oz Vodka to each glass. Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon into each glass, allowing it to sink to the bottom and create a sunrise effect. Top with club soda or sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with orange slices.
With these delightful recipes in hand, you’re ready to host a spring gathering that celebrates friendship, joy, and the beauty of the season. So gather your gal pals, raise a glass, and toast to the bonds that bring us together, making every moment shared truly special. Cheers to sisterhood!
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