COCKTAILS that say SPRING

Today's post is part of the #HolidayHQ Blog Hop. See the links below for more posts from the best party and entertaining experts, and join us tonight at 8pm EST on Twitter for our #HolidayHQ chat.

Happy spring! Did anyone else get a sunburn on St Patrick's day this year? Personally, I've enjoyed this fair weather trend and have happily sent my wool coat and boots to the back of the closet. It's also a time to change up menu offerings, and that includes drinks. I found the four spring-appropriate recipes below, just in time for Easter brunch. Cheers to warm days ahead!

		Butterfly Martini Cocktail by Grey Goose 1.5 parts lemon-flavored vodka 2 parts White Grape Juice 3 Basil Leaves 3 Mint Leaves 1 tsp Elderflower Cordial 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Lemon Rind Fill a cocktail shaker with shredded basil and mint leaves, and combine with all other ingredients. Shake with ice and strain through a fine sieve. Top with a squeeze of lemon rind. Serve in a cocktail glass and garnish with an edible flower. Source
		Lemon Drop Sparkle by Korbel (12 oz.) can lemonade frozen concentrate, thawed 1 bottle of extra dry sparkling wine 4 oz. Tuaca liqueur 1 1/2 cups sparkling water 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/3 cup lemon drop candies, crushed In a pitcher, stir to combine lemonade concentrate, champagne, Tuaca and sparkling water. Using a slice of lemon, moisten the rim of each glass. Dip rim into crushed lemon drop candies. Pour in the champagne mixture and garnish with sliced lemons or lemon twist. Source
		Sapphire Revelation by Bombay 3 parts Gin 2 drops rose water 1/2 part elderflower liqueur Stir in a mixing glass filled with ice then strain into a chilled martini cocktail glass. Garnish with a single rose petal. Source
		Bacardi 8 Rum Julep 2 parts Bacardi 8 year old rum 6 parts mint leaves 2/5 part sugar syrup 2 dashes peach bitters Cubed ice Spring of mint to garnish Gently bruise mint with sugar syrup and bitters, in the base of a mixing glass. Then pour rum, add ice, and stir well. Fill a high ball glass with crushed ice, pour the liquid from the mixing glass using a strainer, stir, and add more ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. Source

 Don't forget to pop in on my friends' posts. There are lots of great ideas here...

Housewife Bliss  |  Easter Brunch for Chocolate Lovers
Celebrations At Home  | Spring Garden Tablescape
PaperandPigtails.com  |  Polka Dots & Pastels - Free Printables
The Partybluprints Blog  |  "Little Peeps" Easter Table Centerpiece
Second City Soiree  | Cocktails that say Spring
SkimbacoLifestyle.com |  European Easter Traditions Galore
Thoughtfully Simple | Simple Easter Brunch
Valley & Co. | Table Top Elements for Marvelous Easter Brunch

Comments

[Chris @ Celebrations At Home]

I think that Butterfly Martini should be served on my butterfly tabletop! Yummm

[Tori]

I'll take one of those Lemon Drop Sparkles ... pretty please.

[Charlene @ Sweetchic]

Mmm, those all sound tasty (at 10:30AM, no less!), especially the first martini!

[elizabeth mascali]

You're making me thirsty and it's not even noon yet!

[Coryanne Ettiene]

My cocktail shaker is going to love you! Fab ideas as usual Jen, can't wait to share these tonight on the #HolidayHQ! Happy Easter, Coryanne

[Dawn Sandomeno]

Adding the Lemon Drop Cocktail to my menu - YUM!

[Aleah and Nick]

These all look so tasty and show-stopping! Loving the fresh springtime flavors!