# 4 Delicious & Easy Cocktail Recipes to Put a Spring in Your Step! (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Source: https://whatismaven.com/spring-cocktails/
Published: 2020-04-24
Author: Amara Andrew

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*See what I did there? I used “spring in my title”…’cause it’s punny…ahh, I need to get out of quarantine.*Ok, moving on…these spring cocktails are super delish and *so* easy to make. They use the same 4 ingredients and how easy (and cost effective) is that?!

Well, it’s official…in addition to losing my mind, I’ve also completely lost *all*sense of time in quarantine.

Did you know that the first day of spring already happened like a month ago?!*I seriously had no idea until I just looked it up 0.0482 seconds ago! *

And apparently alcohol sales have been through the roof since the start of the quarantine! Since it seems like everyone is stocking up on “essentials” why not put those “essentials” to good use by creating some springtime cheer, eh?

In the spirit of quarantine (I think I found the name for my first boat!), I created these recipes with the same few primary ingredients to stretch resources. *Plus, it takes way too long to get deliveries nowadays and I’ve gotta get my spring on! *

I focused on combining the same few ingredients, including cherry simple syrup, rose water, tequila, vodka and a citrus component, to create the perfect balance of sweet and lightly floral cocktails!

*Oh, and why rose and cherry?*

Since this is when roses and cherries bloom, they seemed like the best ingredients to usher in spring. (*Plus, I already had frozen cherries in my freezer and we make do with what we have, okkurrrr?!*) 

Anywho, be sure to check out my super simple recipe for[cherry simple syrup](https://amaraandrew.com/simple-syrup#cherry-simple-syrup) that’s needed for some of the cocktails. It’s also great with sparkling water (like Topo Chico) if you want a non-alcoholic, old-fashioned soda!

## The Recipes

## * *Cherry Blossom Martini

I love cherry blossoms! They’re one of my top 3 favorite flowers…the first two are almond and coconut. ;P My Cherry Blossom Martini tastes just like a popsicle with the proper amount of (adult) refreshment!

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## Cherry Blossom Martini

![Amara Andrew- Cherry Blossom Martini Recipe](https://whatismaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/amara-andrew-cherry-blossom-martini-recipe-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)

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I love cherry blossoms! They’re one of my top 3 favorite flowers…the first two are almond and coconut. ;P My Cherry Blossom Martini tastes just like a popsicle with the proper amount of (adult) refreshment!

- **Author:** Amara Andrew
- **Prep Time:** 2 minutes
- **Cook Time:** 3 minutes
- **Total Time:** 5 minutes
- **Yield:** 1 martini 1x
- **Category:** Cocktail
- **Method:** Shaken

### Ingredients

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- 3 frozen organic cherries
- 2 oz. Tito’s vodka
- 1 oz. [cherry simple syrup](https://amaraandrew.com/simple-syrup#cherry-simple-syrup)
- Squeeze of organic lemon
- Ice cubes

### Instructions

1. Muddle your cherries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
2. Add the rest of your ingredients on top of your muddled cherries.
3. Shake for about a minute.
4. Strain over a martini glass. You can add in the muddled cherries if you’d like 🙂
5. Garnish with a lemon twist to keep it classy.

### Notes

If you would like a lighter, less sweet flavor, you can add 1 oz. of water to your martini. It tastes like a slightly watered down popsicle in the best way possible!

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## * *Cherry Tequila Old Fashioned

So, you know how Old Fashioned’s are already amazing and have a smooth, yet complex flavor profile? Well, things just got amped up with the addition of tequila and cherry simple syrup.

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## Cherry Tequila Old Fashioned

![Amara Andrew- Cherry Reposado Tequila Old Fashioned Recipe](https://whatismaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/amara-andrew-cherry-reposado-tequila-old-fashioned-recipe-2-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)

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So, you know how Old Fashioned’s are already amazing and have a smooth, yet complex flavor profile? Well, things just got amped up with the addition of tequila and cherry simple syrup.

- **Author:** Amara Andrew
- **Prep Time:** 0 minutes
- **Cook Time:** 5 minutes
- **Total Time:** 5 minutes
- **Yield:** 1 cocktail 1x
- **Category:** Cocktail, Drinks
- **Method:** Layered

### Ingredients

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- 2 organic cherries
- 1 oz. [cherry simple syrup](http://amaraandrew.com/fruit-simple-syrup#cherry-simple-syrup)
- 2 oz. reposado tequila
- ½ oz. organic orange juice
- 2 dashes [Angostura bitters](https://amzn.to/3vLakQr)

For garnish:

- 1 organic cherry
- Organic orange peel
- 1 [cocktail skewer](https://amzn.to/3r3QLQ3)

### Instructions

1. In a lowball glass, muddle your cherries with the cherry simple syrup.
2. Fill your glass with 2-3 ice cubes, then add your tequila, orange juice, and bitters.
3. Using a spoon, swirl your mixture clockwise 30 times to combine.
4. Twist your orange peel over your drink and garnish with a cherry.

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## * *Tequila Rose

Obviously, [I already love Prosecco](https://amaraandrew.com/poor-girl-prosecco-recipe/), but, in this recipe, the Prosecco learns to live in harmony with the other amazing flavors like fresh lemon, crisp blanco tequila, and a hint of rosey goodness!

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## Tequila Rose

![Amara Andrew- Tequila Rose Recipe](https://whatismaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/amara-andrew-tequila-rose-recipe-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)

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Obviously, [I already love Prosecco](https://amaraandrew.com/poor-girl-prosecco-recipe/), but, in this recipe, the Prosecco learns to live in harmony with the other amazing flavors like fresh lemon, crisp blanco tequila, and a hint of rosey goodness!

- **Author:** Amara Andrew
- **Cook Time:** 2 minutes
- **Total Time:** 2 minutes
- **Yield:** 1 champagne flute 1x
- **Category:** Cocktail, Drinks
- **Method:** Layered

### Ingredients

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- 2 oz. blanco tequila
- ⅛ tsp. [Nielsen-Massey rose water](https://amzn.to/3lxLxur)**
- ½ organic lemon, juiced
- 3 oz. La Marca Prosecco

### Instructions

1. In a champagne flute, add the tequila, rose water, and lemon juice.
2. Stir lightly to combine.
3. Add enough Prosecco to fill the rest of your flute, about 3 oz. 
4. Sit in your house staring out at the flowers because, ya know, social distancing.

### Notes

**A little goes a long way with the rose water, so be sure you stick with only ⅛ teaspoon!

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## * *The Rose & Lime

Apparently rose, lime, and cherry are a flavor combo in spring taste bud heaven! Who knew?! *I did because here’s a recipe.*

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## The Rose & Lime

![Amara Andrew- Rose and Lime Recipe](https://whatismaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/amara-andrew-rose-and-lime-recipe-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)

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Apparently rose, lime, and cherry are a flavor combo in spring taste bud heaven! Who knew?! I did because here’s a recipe.

- **Author:** Amara Andrew
- **Prep Time:** 0 minutes
- **Cook Time:** 3 minutes
- **Total Time:** 3 minutes
- **Yield:** 1 cocktail 1x
- **Category:** Cocktail
- **Method:** Shaken

### Ingredients

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For cocktail:

- 2 oz. Tito’s vodka
- 4 oz. [Topo Chico](https://amzn.to/3eXQo6Y)
- ⅛ tsp. [Nielsen-Massey Rose Water](https://amzn.to/3lxLxur)**
- 1 oz. [cherry simple syrup](http://amaraandrew.com/fruit-simple-syrup/#cherry-simple-syrup)
- ½ oz. organic lime juice

For garnish:

- Organic lime wheel

### Instructions

1. In a glass mason jar or cocktail shaker, add all of your ingredients, except your garnish.
2. Shake to combine.
3. Add 3 ice cubes to a highball or fishbowl glass. Pour your cocktail over ice.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel and then sippy sippy!

### Notes

**A little goes a long way with the rose water, so be sure you stick with only ⅛ teaspoon!

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## * *Show Me How You Cocktail!

Which drink was your favorite? (It’s ok if you loved them all!) 😛 Did this inspire you to create your own springtime cocktail? Let me know in the comments!

And tag me on Instagram [@amara_andrew](http://instagram.com/amara_andrew) with #springtimecheer to show me your springtime cocktails! 🙂