Sip into Spring: Delightful Cocktails to Welcome the Season
Just as flowers awaken from their winter slumber, our taste buds are ready for a revival too. Spring cocktails offer a unique blend of light, crisp, and fruity flavors that are a refreshing departure from the heavy, warming drinks we savor during the colder months.
Whether you're looking to host a spring soirée, enjoy a quiet evening on the porch, or simply want to celebrate the season in a deliciously unique way, these spring cocktails will not disappoint. They capture the essence of spring in every sip, promising a delightful mix of charm, cheer, and of course, cheer(s). So let's raise a glass to the arrival of spring, to longer days and shorter nights, to blooming flowers and buzzing bees, and to the joy of sharing good times and great drinks with loved ones!
Blueberry & Basil Collins
Ingredients:
- 8 fresh blueberries plus additional for garnish
- 3 basil leaves plus sprig for garnish
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces club soda
Instructions:
- In cocktail shaker or glass, muddle blueberries, basil and simple syrup.
- Add ice, vodka and lemon juice; shake and strain into Collins or tall, narrow glass filled with ice.
- Top off with club soda; garnish with basil leaf and blueberries.
Simple Syrup:
- Stir a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water in a small saucepan (i.e., 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water).
- Heat the sugar mixture just to boiling, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the mixture is clear; do not stir.
Raspberry Mint Julep
Ingredients:
- 5 fresh raspberries plus additional for garnish
- 5 small mint leaves plus sprig for garnish
- 1-1/2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
Instructions:
- In cocktail shaker or glass, muddle raspberries, mint leaves and simple syrup.
- Add bourbon; stir well and strain into a julep or cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with mint sprig and raspberries.
Garden 2 Glass
Ingredients:
- 3 fresh strawberries plus additional for garnish
- 2 sprigs tarragon plus sprig for garnish
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 2 ounces gin
- 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions:
- In cocktail shaker or glass, muddle strawberries, tarragon and simple syrup.
- Add ice, gin and lime juice; shake and strain into coupe or sparkling wine glass.
- Garnish with tarragon sprig and strawberries.
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Welcome to the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans! As the tournament heats up, so does the need for refreshing beverages, delicious snacks, and meals to fuel your watch parties. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the food, we’ve got you covered with mouth-watering recipes that will make your basketball celebrations unforgettable. Here's a game-winning lineup of crowd-pleasing dishes and drinks to keep your watch party fueled from tip-off to the final buzzer. Set the scene with basketball-themed decor. Hang mini hoops on the walls, scatter team banners around the room, and use orange and black tableware to mimic a basketball court. Keep the energy up during halftime with activities like a mini free-throw contest using a toy hoop or a tournament bracket challenge with prizes for the winners. These games will keep the competitive spirit alive throughout the party.
INGREDIENTS 36 Oreo cookies (1 standard package) 8 oz. cream cheese 12 oz. orange candy melts Black icing INSTRUCTIONS Use a food processor to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. If you don’t have one, place them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and dough-like. Roll the mixture into small balls and palace on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate or freeze the balls for at least 20-30 minutes until firm. Melt the candy melts and dip each Oreo ball, coating it completely. Use a fork to lift and let excess drip off. Place the coated truffle balls back onto the parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, draw on black “basketball” lines with icing. Refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes or until set.
