Cocktails for Spring Are Tangy, Herbaceous and Savory
Spring 2025 is blooming with possibilities, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a refreshing vodka cocktail in hand? At Sip and Style, we’re diving into the top 10 vodka cocktails for spring 2025, showcasing vibrant flavors, chic trends, and the versatility of Felene Vodka. From zesty citrus to floral notes and earthy undertones, these cocktails capture the essence of spring—light, lively, and full of renewal. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or sipping solo under the sun, these trendy concoctions will elevate your mixology game. Let’s explore the flavor profiles, stories, and recipes that make these drinks the must-try stars of the season!
Why Vodka Cocktails Shine in Spring 2025
Vodka’s neutral profile makes it the perfect canvas for spring’s bright and bold flavors. This season, mixologists are leaning into trends like botanical infusions, low-ABV options, and savory twists—think crisp cucumber, tangy berries, and herbaceous accents. With Felene Vodka’s organic sugarcane base and sugar-free flavored variants like Blood Orange, Coconut Lime, and Raspberry-Lemonade, you can craft cocktails that are as guilt-free as they are delicious. Ready to sip into spring? Here are the top 10 vodka cocktails for spring 2025 that promise to be both fashionable and flavorful.
RELATED ARTICLE: SPRING 2025 TRENDS
Here are the top 10 cocktails for Spring 2025
1. Spring Blossom Martini
Flavor Profile: Citrusy, floral, and subtly sweet
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This martini is like a bouquet in a glass, bursting with the fresh zest of blood orange and a whisper of elderflower. It’s the embodiment of spring’s awakening—light, elegant, and ready to impress at any brunch or soirée.
Story: Imagine strolling through an orchard as the first blossoms unfurl. The Spring Blossom Martini channels that magic, inspired by the citrus groves of California and the floral breezes of a Provençal spring. With Felene Blood Orange Vodka, it’s a chic nod to renewal that’ll have you dreaming of petal-strewn paths.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Blood Orange Vodka
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Garnish: Edible flower or orange twist
Mixology Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an edible flower or orange twist for a pop of spring flair.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: 0g (without simple syrup)
- Carbohydrates: ~1g (from lemon juice)
- Calories: ~140
2. Cucumber Mint Refresher
Flavor Profile: Crisp, cool, and herbaceous
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This spa-inspired sipper brings the rejuvenation of a spring day—think dewy mornings and fresh-cut greenery. It’s low-ABV and hydrating, making it a trendy pick for wellness-minded sippers.
Story: Picture yourself at a countryside retreat, sipping something that tastes like pure relaxation. The Cucumber Mint Refresher is your ticket to that vibe, blending Felene Vodka with crisp cucumber and minty zest. It’s the cocktail equivalent of a deep breath in a meadow.
Recipe:
- 1.5 oz Felene Vodka
- 3 oz cucumber juice (blend and strain fresh cucumber)
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water to top
- Garnish: Cucumber slice and mint sprig
Mixology Instructions: Muddle mint leaves with lime juice in a shaker. Add vodka, cucumber juice, and ice, then shake well. Strain into a highball glass over ice, top with soda water, and garnish.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~1g (from cucumber and lime)
- Carbohydrates: ~3g
- Calories: ~120
3. Raspberry-Lemonade Spritz
Flavor Profile: Tangy, sweet, and effervescent
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This bubbly beauty screams picnic season with its bright berry notes and lemonade zing. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s trending for its playful, fruity vibe—perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Story: Once upon a spring afternoon, a lemonade stand met a raspberry patch, and this spritz was born. With Felene Raspberry-Lemonade Vodka, it’s a nostalgic twist turned chic, like a childhood memory dressed up for a garden party.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Raspberry-Lemonade Vodka
- 3 oz sparkling water or sugar-free lemon soda
- Garnish: Fresh raspberries and lemon wheel
Mixology Instructions: Fill a glass with ice, pour in vodka, and top with sparkling water or lemon soda. Stir gently and garnish with raspberries and a lemon wheel.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: 0g (with sugar-free soda)
- Carbohydrates: ~1g
- Calories: ~130
4. Coconut Lime Mojito
Flavor Profile: Tropical, zesty, and refreshing
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This mojito brings a taste of the tropics to spring’s mild days, balancing creamy coconut with tart lime. It’s a trendy fusion that bridges winter’s end and summer’s promise.
Story: Legend has it a bartender in Hawaii dreamt of spring break and muddled this masterpiece. With Felene Coconut Lime Vodka, it’s a vacation in every sip—perfect for when you’re craving sunshine and a little island flair.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Coconut Lime Vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Soda water to top
- Garnish: Lime wheel and mint sprig
Mixology Instructions: Muddle mint and lime juice (and sugar, if using) in a glass. Add ice and vodka, top with soda water, and stir. Garnish with lime and mint.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: 0g (without sugar)
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Calories: ~135
5. Lavender Lemon Drop
Flavor Profile: Citrusy, floral, and slightly tart
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: Lavender’s soft floral notes pair with lemon’s punchy brightness, making this a sophisticated spring classic. It’s trending for its Instagram-worthy hue and delicate balance.
Story: In a quaint Provençal village, a mixologist plucked lavender from the fields and paired it with local lemons. The result? A cocktail that’s pure springtime poetry, elevated by Felene Vodka’s smooth finish.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz lavender simple syrup (simmer lavender with water and sugar, then strain)
- Garnish: Lemon twist or lavender sprig
Mixology Instructions: Shake vodka, lemon juice, and lavender syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~10g (from syrup)
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Calories: ~190
6. Strawberry Basil Smash
Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and herbaceous
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: Few things say cocktails for spring than strawberries. Strawberries ripen just as spring hits its stride, and basil adds an earthy twist. This smash is trending for its bold flavors and rustic charm—ideal for patio sipping.
Story: A farmer’s market flirtation between strawberries and basil sparked this cocktail’s creation. With Felene Vodka, it’s a love story in a glass—sweet, sassy, and oh-so-spring.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Vodka
- 3-4 fresh strawberries
- 4-5 basil leaves
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- Garnish: Strawberry slice and basil leaf
Mixology Instructions: Muddle strawberries and basil with simple syrup in a shaker. Add vodka, lemon juice, and ice, then shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice and garnish.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~12g (from strawberries and syrup)
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Calories: ~200
7. Hibiscus Vodka Fizz
Flavor Profile: Tart, floral, and fizzy
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: No list of cocktails for Spring would be complete without hibiscus. Hibiscus brings a vibrant pink hue and tart edge, making this fizz a trendy pick for spring’s colorful vibe. It’s light and celebratory—perfect for toasting the season.
Story: Inspired by a tropical spring festival, this fizz dances with hibiscus petals and Felene Vodka. It’s the cocktail equivalent of a flower crown—festive, flirty, and unforgettable.
Recipe:
- 1.5 oz Felene Vodka
- 1 oz hibiscus tea (brewed and cooled)
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 2 oz soda water
- Garnish: Dried hibiscus flower
Mixology Instructions: Combine vodka, hibiscus tea, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain into a glass over ice, top with soda water, and garnish.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~1g
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Calories: ~115
8. Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Flavor Profile: Cool, spicy, and tangy
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This twist on a margarita blends cucumber’s chill with a jalapeño kick, tapping into the “swicy” (sweet-spicy) trend. It’s a bold, refreshing choice for spring’s warmer days.
Story: A daring mixologist in Austin tossed jalapeño into a cucumber cooler and struck gold. With Felene Vodka, it’s a sassy spring fling—cool yet fiery, like a Texas sunrise.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Vodka
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2-3 jalapeño slices
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and jalapeño slice
Mixology Instructions: Muddle jalapeño with agave in a shaker. Add vodka, cucumber juice, lime juice, and ice, then shake. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass over ice and garnish.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~6g (from agave)
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Calories: ~170
9. Peach Vodka Bellini
Flavor Profile: Sweet, juicy, and bubbly
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: Peaches evoke spring’s first fruits, and the sparkling wine adds festive fizz. This Bellini is trending for its elegance and effortless charm—brunch’s new BFF.
Story: Born in a Venetian spring, this cocktail swapped prosecco’s usual suspect for Felene Vodka and ripe peaches. It’s a sip of sunshine, perfect for lazy mornings or twilight toasts.
Recipe:
- 1.5 oz Felene Vodka
- 2 oz peach puree (blend fresh or frozen peaches)
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- Garnish: Peach slice
Mixology Instructions: Pour vodka and peach puree into a flute, stir gently, then top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a peach slice.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~10g (from peach puree)
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Calories: ~200
10. Celery Snapper
Flavor Profile: Savory, crisp, and earthy
Why It’s Perfect for Spring: This savory twist on a Bloody Mary taps into 2025’s umami trend with celery’s green bite. It’s a bold, brunch-ready pick that’s as fresh as a spring garden.
The celery cocktail often gets a bad rap, dismissed as a quirky health fad or a garnish gone rogue, but it’s time to rethink this misunderstood gem. Far from being just a crunchy sidekick to Bloody Marys, celery brings a crisp, earthy vibrancy that transforms cocktails into something unexpectedly delicious. With its subtle bitterness and refreshing bite, a well-crafted celery cocktail—think a Celery Gimlet or a Celery Tonic—delivers a sophisticated, savory twist that surprises the palate and proves it’s one of the most underrated players in the mixology game.
Story: A gardener-turned-bartender swapped tomatoes for celery and stumbled into genius. With Felene Vodka, this cocktail is earthy elegance—spring’s unexpected hero.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Felene Vodka
- 3 oz celery juice (blend and strain fresh celery)
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- Dash of hot sauce and Worcestershire
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Garnish: Celery stalk
Mixology Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a highball glass over ice, and garnish with a celery stalk.
Nutritional Info (per serving):
- Sugars: ~1g
- Carbohydrates: ~4g
- Calories: ~130
Sip into Spring with Style
These top 10 vodka cocktails for spring 2025 blend the season’s freshest flavors with cutting-edge trends, all crafted with Felene Vodka’s premium touch. From floral martinis to savory sippers, there’s a drink here for every spring occasion. So, grab your shaker, channel your inner mixologist, and toast to a season of style and taste. Which cocktail will be your spring go-to? Let us know on the Sip and Style blog at felenevodka.com!
Visiting Colorado?
Check out Total Beverage while you are here, it’s an amazing experience for wine, beer and spirits.
For a full list of stores nationwide, visit our store locator:
