Spring is almost here, and the bright flowers of lone star favorites are almost in season. Soon to follow will be the famous monarch butterflies that will transform from colorful caterpillars to vibrant winged beauties. Find out which cocktails to drink in Texas this spring, and be sure to stop into a nearby Zipps Liquor when shopping for ingredients.
Cocktails To Celebrate Spring in Texas
Whether you’re gathering for an afternoon BBQ, a mid-morning Easter brunch, late-night dancing, or a lazy day on the lake, there are plenty of reasons to get together and enjoy the spring in Texas. These spring cocktails are sure to suit any taste, so you’re ready to party Texas-style.
The Red Rose
Celebrate budding roses with a bloom from any nearby bush. To change the recipe up, use the traditional Texas yellow rosebud instead.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz rose water
- ½ oz grenadine
- Rosebud
- Salt
- Ice
Directions
- Salt a martini glass and set it aside
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Combine all ingredients except rosebud and salt into the shaker
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Strain into a martini glass
- Garnish with skewered rosebud
Sotol Sour
Sotol is a popular favorite in the great lone star state. Texans will enjoy this riff on a tequila sour all spring long.
Ingredients
- 2 oz sotol
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ oz smoked honey
- 1 egg white
- Violet petals
- Ice
Directions
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker except egg white, petals, and ice
- Stir vigorously
- Add ice and egg whites, then shake for 30 seconds
- Strain into a coupe glass
- Garnish with fresh violet petals
Blue Skies
Just like a refreshing spring day, this bright blue cocktail and its yellow round of sunny lemon are sure to uplift your spirits.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ½ oz Cointreau
- ½ oz blue Curacao
- Lemon wheel
- Ice
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice
- Strain shaker into the glass
- Garnish with a lemon wheel
Hot, Hot Heat
Texans know a thing or two about hot weather. The Hot, Hot Heat cocktail combines the longhorn love of spices and bold flavors for a tasty cocktail that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Texas Jalapeno Moonshine
- 2 oz sour mix
- 1 oz grenadine
- 1 lime juice
- 1 dash smoke chile bitters
- Smoked salt
- Ice
Directions
- Rim a Collins glass with lime juice and dip in smoked salt, then set aside
- Combine all other ingredients in a shaker
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Fill Collins glass with ice
- Strain shaker over ice
- Garnish with a lime wedge
The Blooming Berries Blend
If you’re looking for brunch spring drinks but want to make it with alcohol, this berry vodka blend will do the trick. Spring berries impart springtime freshness while the alcohol plays second fiddle to the complex mix of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 strawberries
- 2 blackberries
- 2 raspberries
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz prosecco
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1 cup ice
- 2 basil leaves
- 1 basil leaf
Directions
- Combine all ingredients and the two basil leaves in the blender
- Blend until smooth
- Serve in a chilled glass with a straw
- Garnish with one basil leaf
Chicks and Peeps Punch
Everyone loves punch. You can choose whether or not to decorate your punch cups with marshmallow Peeps for the upcoming spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle prickly pear vodka
- ½ bottle white rum
- 2 bottles of club soda
- 3 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 c orange juice
- 1 c pineapple juice
- 1 c cherry juice
- 4 oranges
- 2 pineapples
- 1 lb pitted cherries
- Ice
Directions
- Peel, pit, slice, and freeze all fresh fruit
- Combine all other ingredients in a large serving container
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
- When fruit is frozen and punch is ready to serve, add to mixture
- Provide additional ice to keep punch chilled
Pink Posey
This is one of the most delicate and delicious spring drinks made for bridal luncheons or afternoon teas. It packs a punch but is light and airy enough that you can remain dignified while making a second round.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz rosé
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- Dash of peach bitters
- Ice
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
- Stir well
- Strain into a chilled martini glass
Peach, Please
Depending on what part of the state you’re from, your tea may already be sweet enough, and the peach preserves can be adjusted according to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 8 oz brewed iced tea
- 1 tbsp peach preserves
- Dash of peach bitters
- Fresh peach slice
Directions
- In a shaker, stir together rum, peach bitters, and peach preserves
- Add iced tea and stir well
- Add ice to a tall glass
- Strain shaker mix into iced glass
- Garnish with a peach slice
Watermelon Waves
A true springtime favorite, watermelon is the gateway fruit to summertime fun. Only enjoy this delightful spring drink if you can genuinely keep it together a few more months until summer officially arrives.
Ingredients
- 4 cubes fresh watermelon
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz moonshine
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Soda
- Ice
- Lemon wheel
Directions
- Muddle watermelon and lemon juice in a shaker
- Add moonshine and simple syrup to combine
- Add ice to shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Strain into Collins glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with soda
- Garnish with lemon
Strawberry Sipper
Ripe berries mix with the earthy spices of fresh ginger and warm whiskey to chase those last bits of chilly weather out of the air. No matter what kind of party you’re at in the great state of Texas, the Strawberry Sipper is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries + 1 strawberry
- 2 oz whiskey
- 2 oz ginger simple syrup
- Strawberry soda water
- Ice
Directions
- Muddle strawberries with whiskey in a shaker
- Add simple syrup to combine
- Add ice and shake vigorously
- Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice
- Strain shaker over crushed ice
- Top with strawberry soda water
Conclusion
No matter what you’re celebrating, spring in Texas provides a dazzling backdrop and fantastic weather for state-wide festivities. Grab your ingredients at a liquor store near you and get ready to enjoy the spring season.
