15 spring cocktails

15 spring cocktail recipes

Tom collins

This classic is essentially a sour cocktail lengthened with sparkling water. Winningly simple to mix, it makes for a deliciously refreshing aperitif.

Bourbon and apple fizz

Make the most of apples with this bourbon and apple fizz, perfect for a light refresher with plenty of zing.

Iced tea sangria

Embrace early spring sunshine with this light wine cocktail that uses white wine, chamomile tea and citrus.

Shandy Murray

This elegant rum cocktail comes from Brixton's The Shrub and Shutter. Long and easy-drinking, think of it as a cross between a shandy and a mojito.

Contessa cocktail bottles

Get ready for picnic season with our handy bottled cocktails, pre-made and perfectly portable. Citrussy Aperol, balanced with a dry vermouth and zesty orange peel make this the top tipple for sharing over a picnic blanket.

Sake cider fizz

Spike sparkling cider with sake and yuzu juice for an elegant, easy-drinking cocktail.

Gentian white lady cocktail

A scattering of edible flowers is sure to bring a little spring colour to your glass. This elegant serve uses violet liqueur, gin and zingy lime juice to create a picture-perfect drink. Simply shake up your ingredients, frothing up the egg white and strain into your fanciest cocktail glasses.

Kombucha mocktail

Three ingredients is all it takes to make this grown-up alcohol-free cocktail, made tangy and sharp with kombucha.

Mary's Apple & Pears

Created at The Folly, this mix of pear, apple and a pinch of pepper brought together with the fresh, citrus notes of Ketel One Vodka makes for a deliciously fruity cocktail. Served long, it's a great one to keep you refreshed throughout the spring months.

Rhubarb and rose gin fizz

Roses aren't just for Valentine's Day! Mix up a classic ramos gin fizz and switch things up with delicate rose water and homemade rhubarb syrup, perfect for a spring afternoon in the sun. This elegant cocktail is bound to impress and indulgent enough to replace dessert at the end of a meal.

The Lively Australian

Mix this refreshing cocktail for a light aperitif bursting with citrus and floral notes. The Lively Australian features Regal Rogue and zesty limoncello.

Rosé negroni sbagliato

Take a classic Italian aperitivo and give it a fresh pink twist ready for spring. This easy cocktail needs just three ingredients and has a beautiful balance of fruity and herbal flavours. Check out more pink cocktail recipes.

Rows of roses

When the rosé comes out, we know that summer has started. While a chilled glass is perfect on a hot day, the seriously fruity characteristics of this style of wine make it great for cocktails too. Try it in this refreshing cognac-based cocktail from Hawksmoor Spitalfields.

Rhubarb and ginger negroni

This update on the classic negroni using rhubarb and ginger is a great shout for spring.

Tiojito

Pronounced tee-oh-hee-toe, this cocktail consists of Tio Pepe fino sherry, lemonade, mint and fresh lemon. It's a classic Andalucian drink, and makes for a delicious low-ABV serve.