This Took My Spring Cocktails and Mocktails to a New Level

Spring has sprung and it’s time to get in formation with these incredible spring cocktails and mocktails!  I am going to share a surprise tool to use to wow whoever you’re sharing a drink with, all of my mixology tools, and my favorite spring drink recipes.  Let’s go!

Okay, I am so excited to share my spring cocktails and mocktails “WOW” factor tool!

I use Silicone Ice Molds to infuse my ice cubes with Edible flowers!

I’m not sure if you have ever had an edible flower, but they make anything more beautiful!  So, why wouldn’t I put them in my spring drinks? Plus, nothing says “spring” like colorful flowers!

Some edible flowers include Petunia, Phlox, Hibiscus, Lavender, Zucchini flowers, Pansy, Honeysuckle, and so many more.  Don’t have edible flowers?  No problem! Herbs do a great job making any ice cube look fancy as well!

You simply put the flower or herbs in the silicone ice mold, add water, and let them freeze!  SO easy and so beautiful!

Next thing, here are the essential tools I use to make my gorgeous spring cocktails and mocktails:

You will need a couple of tools in order to make these drinks.  First, you will need a cocktail shaker.  A lot of them are metal, some have pretty designs, and some come with a multitude of cocktail tools if you want to get really fancy!

Second, you need some pretty glasses!  Who wants to have a gorgeous spring cocktail only to put it in an average, plastic cup?  Not me!  That’s why I have found some that I think you’ll love, check them out below!

Third, a lemon squeezer!  There is nothing more annoying than having to hand squeeze a lime or lemon wedge.  That’s where the lemon squeezer comes in handy.  It does the dirty work for you and more efficiently!

Spring Cocktails Recipes:

Saint Germaine Elderflower Gin and Tonic

If that name doesn’t scream FANCY I don’t know what does!  This drink is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing!

You will need:

• 1 oz Saint Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
• 1.5 oz of your favorite Gin
• Ice
• 1 Lime
• Tonic Water

How to make it:

• combine the first 3 ingredients and the juice of 1/4 of the lime in a shaker and shake until mixed well,
• pour over ice in a cocktail glass, edible flower infused ice cubes,
• top with Tonic water,
• add lime to taste and a wedge on the outside of the glass (optional, but pretty!),
• and that’s it, I told you it was easy!

Strawberry Mojito

Oh. My. Goodness.  If you love mint, lime, strawberries, and frozen drinks, this one’s for you.

You will need:

• 2 oz white rum of choice
• 4-5 fresh strawberries
• 5-6 mint leaves
• 1 Lime
• 2-4 table spoons of simple syrup to taste (store bought or homemade, recipe below)
• 1/2 cup of ice

How to make it:

• muddle about 2 strawberries, 4 mint leaves, and simple syrup in the bottom of your shaker,
• add rum, juice from 1/4 of the lime, and ice and shake until mixed,
• strain (or don’t if you like pulp) over ice,
• garnish with mint, lime, and strawberries as desired
• and, voila!  You’re done!S

Simple Syrup

Add 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small pot or pan and dissolve sugar over medium heat.  Store in your fridge for future use for 1 month!

Spring Mocktails Recipes:

Watermelon Mimosa

2 of my favorites; fresh watermelon and a mimosa!  I’m going to tell you how to get a virgin version of this simple yet delicious and popular drink.

You will need:

• 1-2 cups of diced fresh watermelon pieces, depending on how much watermelon juice you want
• Sparkling water or sparkling cider, whichever you prefer for your bubbles
• Small watermelon pieces for garnish
• 1 table spoon of simple syrup (optional) (store bought or homemade, recipe above)

How to make it:

• Muddle 1 cup of watermelon in your shaker to get the juice of the watermelon,
• strain desired amount of fresh watermelon juice from the shaker into a champagne flute,
• add simple syrup if you want it more sweet,
• top with your bubbles,
• garnish with pieces of watermelon,
• enjoy!

Blackberry Basil Smash

This is exactly what it sounds like: blackberries, basil, and some form of bubbles, of course!

You will need:

• 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• Sparkling water or sparkling cider, whichever you prefer for your bubbles
• 2-4 table spoons of simple syrup to taste (store bought or homemade, recipe above)
• 1 lemon,

How to make it:

• • muddle fresh blueberries, basil leaves, and simple syrup in the bottom of your glass,
  • add lemon juice, edible flower infused ice cubes, and bubbles,
  • garnish with blackberries, basil, and a lemon wedge as desired,
  • and you have a beautiful cocktail!