Spring Spritzers

Refresh with these fresh, fruity, and fizzy drink recipes.

BY GELISH

04.09.25

Sunshine, live music, and refreshing beverages are the epitome of spring. Or is that only us? But you have to admit, there’s something wonderful about getting outside, feeling the sun on your face, smelling the fresh air—and then, of course, you’re thirsty, so something delicious to sip on makes it all that much better. And we’ve got you covered! These three drink recipes are light, refreshing, and perfect for welcoming in springtime.

Layered Strawberry Mango Slush

Sweet, fruity, and icy, this mocktail uses the best flavors of spring while adding the fun element of layering!
3 cups of frozen strawberries
3 cups ice, divided
1 cup water, divided
⅔ cup lime juice, divided
½ cup orange juice, divided
¼ cup simple syrup (see Tip), divided
3 cups frozen mango chunks
1. Place strawberries, 1 1/2 cups ice, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup in a blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher.
2. Rinse out the blender jar. Place mango and the remaining 1 1/2 cups ice, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons simple syrup in the blender. Puree until smooth.
3. Layer the two drinks in 6 glasses. Leave the layers distinct or partially stir together for a swirled design.
Tip: To make your own simple syrup: Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Courtesy of EatingWell.com

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

Take the traditional lemonade up a notch by adding fresh strawberries and a bit of fizz!
1 cup lemon juice about 6 lemons
1 cup simple syrup (see Tip above)
16-ounce container strawberries, hulled and halved
1-quart sparkling water
Ice cubes
Mint for garnish
1. Juice lemons. You should yield about 1 cup.
2. Blend the strawberries in a blender with 1/2 cup of simple syrup until smooth.
3. Pour lemon juice, strawberry puree, 1/2 cup simple syrup and sparkling water into a pitcher. Add more simple syrup if you want a little more sweetness. Chill until ready to drink.
4. Place ice cubes in a glass, pour in chilled lemonade and garnish with mint sprig.
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Tom Collins

This somewhat “old fashioned” drink is making a comeback: Think of it as a spiked spring lemonade.
2 ounces gin
3/4-ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar or 3/4-ounce simple syrup (see Tip above)
Chilled club soda
1. Add all ingredients except club soda to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake briefly but vigorously, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Courtesy of Food52.com