Fresh and Fruity Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your cocktail repertoire with bright, seasonal fruits. As the weather warms, fresh produce like strawberries, citrus, rhubarb, and peaches take centre stage, offering vibrant flavours and natural sweetness to elevate your drinks. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or simply want to enjoy a fresh, fruity cocktail at home, these recipes will bring a taste of spring to your glass.
Strawberries: The Sweet & Juicy Star
Strawberries add a burst of natural sweetness and a beautiful pink hue to any cocktail. Their delicate flavour pairs well with spirits like gin, rum, and prosecco, making them a versatile ingredient for spring drinks.
Strawberry Basil Gin Smash
- 50ml gin
- 5 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 6 basil leaves
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- Soda water
- Ice
How To Make
Muddle strawberries and basil leaves in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then shake with ice. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a strawberry and basil sprig.
Citrus: Bright & Zesty Refreshments
Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges bring acidity and balance to cocktails, enhancing both sweet and bitter notes. Their high vitamin C content also adds a healthy twist to your favourite drinks.
Spring Citrus Spritz
- 50ml Aperol
- 75ml fresh orange juice
- 50ml prosecco
- 25ml soda water
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
How To Make
Fill a wine glass with ice. Add Aperol and fresh orange juice, then top with prosecco and soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice for a refreshing, zesty sip.
Rhubarb: The Tart & Trendy Ingredient
Rhubarb is a seasonal favourite in spring, offering a unique tartness that complements both sweet and herbal cocktail elements. It pairs beautifully with gin and vodka, adding depth and complexity to drinks.
Rhubarb Collins
- 50ml gin
- 25ml rhubarb syrup
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- Soda water
- Ice
- Lemon twist for garnish
How To Make
Shake gin, rhubarb syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice, then top with soda water. Garnish with a lemon twist for an elegant, tangy cocktail.
Peaches: The Juicy & Fragrant Delight
Peaches bring a luscious, juicy sweetness to cocktails, making them ideal for light, fruity drinks. They blend well with bourbon, rum, and prosecco for a smooth and aromatic experience.
Peach Bellini
- 50ml peach purée
- 100ml prosecco
- Peach slice for garnish
How To Make
Add peach purée to a chilled flute glass and slowly top with prosecco, stirring gently to combine. Garnish with a peach slice and enjoy this classic, bubbly delight.
Bring Spring Into Your Cocktails
Using seasonal fruits in your cocktails is an easy way to enhance flavour while embracing fresh, natural ingredients. Whether you prefer the sweetness of strawberries, the tartness of rhubarb, or the brightness of citrus, these spring-inspired recipes will elevate your mixology game.
For more cocktail inspiration, see the full Social & Cocktail Recipes list and explore our collection of expert recipes and mixology tips.