Welcome to our guide of delightful spring vodka co*cktails! As the weather warms and flowers shimmy into bloom, it’s time to shake up your drink menu with refreshing and easy-to-make co*cktails perfect for the season.
Whether you’re hosting a garden party, enjoying a picnic, or simply relaxing on the patio, these recipes are sure to elevate your springtime gatherings. From compelling citrus sips to crisp cucumber infusions, get ready to savor the flavors of spring with these delicious vodka-based drinks.
1. French Blonde
The French Blonde is a lovely spring co*cktail with vodka with a subtle floral taste thanks to the addition of elderflower liqueur. When combined with grapefruit juice and bitters it gives this co*cktail some nice depth of flavor.
Make it with: SKYY Vodka
2. Raspberry Vodka Lemonade
This vodka spring co*cktail is for the berry lovers. Raspberry Vodka Lemonade is super simple to assemble. Simply add 2 oz raspberry vodka to fresh lemonade! Add some fresh raspberries as a garnish, and it’s ready to serve.
Make it with: SKYY Infusions Raspberry Vodka
3. Strawberry Shortcake Daiquiri
It’s creamy, it’s dreamy and it’s everything you want in an indulgent spring vodka co*cktail. This lush Strawberry Shortcake Daiquiri goes down a treat on balmy springtime days and makes a great addition to hot weather shindigs. So, when you’re craving something truly luscious, reach for vanilla vodka and mix up this sensational co*cktail.
Make it with: SKYY Infusions Vanilla Vodka
4. French Martini
Despite what its alluring name might suggest, the French Martini actually hails from New York. Bartender Allen Katz came up with the creation in the eighties, and it’s one of the most dainty and sippable vodka co*cktails for spring. Made with just three ingredients — vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur — it’s an easy co*cktail to make at home.
5. Tom Collins
Spring vodka co*cktails don’t get easier than the simple Tom Collins. This iconic highball is a variation of the classic Gin Sour and the ideal drink to clink when the weather is balmy and you want something cold, tall, and delicious to sip at leisure.
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6. Woo Woo co*cktail
If you think saying the word Woo Woo is a vibe, wait until you discover the joys of drinking one! The Woo Woo co*cktail features vodka, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps and is a playful clinker that’s easy to make, and even easier to drink.
7. Pink Vodka Lemonade Slushies
The best way to enjoy boozy lemonade when the weather is sweltering is to get frosty with it. To make Vodka Pink Lemonade Slushies, blend 4 cups of ice with 1 cup of cherry vodka, 2 cups of fresh lemonade, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup until smooth. Adjust the sweetness by adding additional simple syrup if desired. Pour the slushy mixture into glasses, garnish with lemon slices or cherries, and serve immediately for a refreshing and mildly potent co*cktail experience.
Make with: SKYY Infusions Cherry Vodka
8. Pineapple Moscow Mule
This vodka spring co*cktail has some zesty tropical flair and is a lovely variation of the classic Moscow Mule. To make one, add 2 oz SKYY vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 oz pineapple juice to a classic mug and stir to combine. Add 4 oz ginger beer and fill the cup with ice. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple, a slice of lime, and a sprig of fresh mint, if using. Serve immediately.
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9. Lemon Drop Martini
Perky and pretty with a tempting sugar rim, the Lemon Drop Martini was named after a hard candy popular in the 1970s. Odds are you’ve probably seen it in your granny’s candy bowl. Happily, the co*cktail itself is not fuddy-duddy by any means. Combining citrus vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup, it’s a lively sip with plenty of pep.
Make it with: SKYY Infusions Citrus Vodka and Grand Marnier
10. Dirty Shirley Temple
The Dirty Shirley co*cktail is a boozy riff on the classic Shirley Temple mocktail recipe. It combines grenadine and lemon-lime soda with a kiss of vodka, garnished with cherries for extra throwback cheer.
11. Sea Breeze
An easy blend of vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit juice, the bright and breezy Sea Breeze is a co*cktail for just about everyone. Its bright and bold cranberry color sets it apart and makes it a stand-out vodka-based co*cktail for spring.
12. Cucumber Martini
Cool, crisp, and clear, our Cucumber Martini is a deliciously different sip that is tailor-made for a springtime co*cktail hour. It also makes a wonderful counterpoint to smokey, meaty flavors, so try serving it at your next springtime barbecue.
13. Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a great choice if you’re looking for easy spring vodka co*cktail recipes to make for larger groups ahead of time. These multi-spirit drinks can be quite potent, so stick to the measurements and enjoy them slowly. For a lighter version, take the amount of liquor down a notch and add more cola.
14. Boozy Pineapple Lemonade
To make Boozy Pineapple Lemonade, add 2 oz pineapple vodka to 6–8 oz fresh lemonade over ice, and garnish with fresh pineapple to give it that seaside holiday feel.
Make it with: SKYY Infusions Pineapple Vodka
15. Vodka Tonic
The Vodka Tonic is a simple, sophisticated drink that can be kept low-key for casual get-togethers with friends or dressed up for dinner parties. While gin is the more obvious choice for tonic water, vodka is excellent for those looking for a smooth and bittersweet drink. Build it in a highball glass for something light and refreshing or in a tumbler for a slightly stronger slow sipper.
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16. Strawberry Shrub co*cktail
A shrub drink calls for a non-alcoholic syrup made with concentrated fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The syrup can be used in mocktails or in co*cktails that call for an acidic fruity twist. The Strawberry Shrub co*cktail adds vodka to the mix for a berry-forward drink filled with fantastic fruity flavors.
Now that we have you sorted with 16 amazing spring vodka co*cktails to try at home, all you have to do is decide which one you’ll pour first. Remember to tag us in your Instagram pics and subscribe to our newsletter to receive the tastiest seasonal inspiration first.
