Can I Make Spring Cocktails at Home?

Absolutely! Making spring cocktails at home is simple and rewarding, whether you're hosting friends or just want to enjoy something bright and refreshing. Many classic recipes rely on easy-to-find ingredients and basic bartending gear.

Essential Tools for Home Cocktail Making

Cocktail shaker (Boston or cobbler style)
Measuring jigger (for accurate ml pours)
Fine strainer or regular cocktail strainer
Bar spoon or sturdy mixing spoon
Citrus juicer or reamer
Cutting board and sharp knife

Spring Ingredients to Stock at Home

Fresh lemons and limes for juice and garnishes
Simple syrup (easy to make: equal parts sugar and water, measured in ml)
Seasonal berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Herbs like mint, basil, or thyme
Light spirits: gin, vodka, blanco tequila, white rum
Tonic water, soda water, or sparkling wine

spring cocktail ingredients lemons mint berries

Simple Spring Cocktail You Can Make

A classic Spring Collins is perfect for home mixing—fragrant, citrusy, and adaptable to your favorite fruit or herb.

60 ml gin
30 ml fresh lemon juice
15 ml simple syrup
Top with soda water (about 90 ml)
Optional: 2–3 fresh berries and a few mint leaves

Directions:

Add berries and mint to a tall glass, lightly muddle to release flavors.
Add 60 ml gin, 30 ml lemon juice, and 15 ml simple syrup.
Fill the glass with ice, top with 90 ml soda water, and stir gently.
Garnish with extra mint or a lemon wheel.

spring collins cocktail glass with mint and berries

Tips for Success When Making Cocktails at Home

Always measure ingredients precisely in ml for best results.
Taste as you go—adjust syrup and citrus to balance acidity and sweetness to your preference.
Use plenty of fresh ice and chill glasses in the freezer if possible.
Get creative with seasonal herbs and fruit, swapping them into classic recipes.