Unique Twists on Spring Cocktails

By Cocktail Therapy, Celebrations Expert
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Spring Party Ideas:

DIY Floral Centerpieces
Make Your Own Arts & Crafts Party
Tequila Drinks Your Guests Will Love

Margarita with a Twist

The quintessential start to spring imbibing is a margarita, but follow our recipe to heat things up that much more quickly:

Ingredients

2 Oz (high-end) silver tequila
1 Oz fresh lime juice
1 Oz pineapple juice
Small piece of fresh jalapeno pepper
Two small pieces fresh red pepper
A lime wedge

Directions

Muddle the jalapeno and red pepper in the bottom of a pint glass or shaker, and then add ice, tequila, lime, and pineapple juices. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Tags: Summer, Cocktail, Margarita, Spring, Drink Recipe, Twist

Martini with a Twist

People also associate springtime with a fruity drink in a martini glass (think Appletini), but we're going to suggest something a little more sophisticated...and a lot more delicious!

Ingredients

2 Oz (high end) gin
3/4 Oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur
3/4 Oz (high end) Blanc vermouth, such as Dolin
Orange (or any flavor you desire, like strawberry, grapefruit, peach, etc) bitters
A lemon wedge

Directions

Combine all the liqueurs and bitter with ice in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the lemon.

Tags: Summer, Martini, Cocktail, Spring, Drink Recipe, Twist

Beer with a Twist

Finally, there's no need to settle for a boring old bottled light beer. Instead, follow the English/Irish tradition and pour yourself (and your friends) a Shandy.