Seasonal Cocktail Recipes For Spring

As the days stretch longer and nature begins to bloom, the Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance—where day and night are equal, and the shift towards warmth and light begins. To celebrate this seasonal awakening, we’ve crafted five cocktails inspired by the fresh flavours of spring, using only the finest seasonal ingredients available in the UK.

1. Hedgerow Highball

A refreshing, floral twist on a classic spritz, this cocktail captures the essence of an English hedgerow bursting into bloom.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Gattertop Nº7 Botanical Vodka
• 25ml elderflower cordial (homemade or high-quality)
• 10ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Soda water, to top
• Fresh mint and edible flowers, to garnish

Method:
Fill a highball glass with ice and add Nº7 Botanical Vodka, elderflower cordial, and lemon juice. Stir gently and top with soda water. Garnish with fresh mint and edible flowers for a true taste of spring.

2. April Showers

A revitalising cocktail that embraces the first tender greens of spring, featuring cucumber, fresh herbs, and a hint of citrus.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Gattertop Nº1 Classic Vodka
• 25ml fresh cucumber juice
• 10ml fresh lemon juice
• 10ml honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
• Small handful of fresh basil or thyme
• Sparkling water, to top
• Cucumber ribbon, to garnish

Method:
Muddle the fresh herbs in a shaker, then add Nº1 Classic Vodka, cucumber juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Top with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.

3. Rhubarb Collins

An aromatic, subtly floral take on a Tom Collins, featuring seasonal rhubarb for a tangy-sweet edge.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Gattertop Nº7 Botanical Vodka
• 25ml homemade rhubarb syrup*
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• Soda water, to top
• Lemon twist and rhubarb ribbon, to garnish

(*To make rhubarb syrup: Simmer chopped rhubarb with sugar and water, then strain.)

Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in Nº7 Botanical Vodka, rhubarb syrup, and lemon juice. Stir gently and top with soda water. Garnish with a rhubarb ribbon and a twist of lemon.

4. Thyme for a Spritz 

Inspired by springtime orchards in bloom, this sparkling cocktail features fresh apple and herbs.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Gattertop Nº1 Classic Vodka
• 25ml pressed apple juice 
• 10ml fresh lime juice
• 10ml elderflower liqueur (or substitute with a dash of elderflower cordial)
• Dry English sparkling wine, to top

Apple slice and thyme sprig, to garnish

Method:
Shake Nº1 Classic Vodka, apple juice, lime juice, and elderflower liqueur with ice. Strain into a large wine glass and top with dry English sparkling wine. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh thyme.

5. Damsons at Dusk

A rich yet refreshing cocktail celebrating the last of the winter fruits and the first hints of spring growth.

Ingredients:

• 40ml Gattertop Nº1 Classic Vodka
• 15ml Gattertop Nº12 Damson Liqueur
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• 10ml honey syrup
• Seasonal berries (such as blackberries or early raspberries), to garnish

Method:
Shake Nº1 Classic Vodka, Nº12 Damson Liqueur, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh seasonal berries.

Raise a Glass to Spring

Each of these cocktails captures the essence of the Spring Equinox—a celebration of balance, renewal, and fresh beginnings. Whether you’re toasting longer days with the bright botanicals of Nº7, embracing the purity of Nº1’s clean spirit, or indulging in the rich fruitiness of Nº12, Gattertop has a cocktail to match the season.

Which of these will be your go-to springtime serve?