Since last week, the time has finally come - spring is finally here! And with it comes the warm rays of sunshine, the blooming flowers and the fresh flavours of the season. It's the perfect time to indulge in a refreshing cocktail that will awaken your senses and heighten your anticipation of the warmer days ahead. Here are three delicious spring cocktails you should definitely try:
Three spring cocktails to awaken your senses
Strawberry and basil mojito
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh strawberries, halved
- 8-10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Juice of one lime
- 60 ml white rum
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
1. muddle the strawberries, basil leaves and brown sugar in a glass until the strawberries are crushed and the sugar is dissolved.
2 Add the lime juice and white rum and stir well.
3 Fill the glass with ice cubes and top up with sparkling water.
4 Stir gently and garnish with a basil leaf. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavour of spring!
Lavender gin fizz
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin
- 30 ml lavender syrup
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Dried lavender flowers (optional, as garnish)
Instructions
1. shake the gin, lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice vigorously with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
2 Strain the cocktail through a strainer into a glass filled with ice.
3. top up with sparkling water and stir carefully.
4 Garnish with dried lavender flowers and serve immediately. This elegant cocktail will enchant your senses with its gentle lavender aroma and refreshing flavour.
Watermelon mint margarita
Ingredients
- 120 ml fresh watermelon juice
- 60 ml tequila
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml agave syrup
- A few fresh mint leaves
- Salt or sugar for the rim of the jar
- Ice cubes
Instructions
1. moisten the rim of a margarita glass with lime juice and dip in salt or sugar to form a decorative rim.
2. shake the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and a few mint leaves vigorously with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
3. strain the cocktail through a bar strainer into the prepared glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
4 Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavour of the watermelon with a hint of mint.
These three spring cocktails are perfect for welcoming the warm season and awakening your senses. Try them out and enjoy the fresh flavours and vibrant colours of spring!