17+ Easy Spring Cocktails

If you are looking for some light and fruity drinks, then these easy spring cocktails should do the trick. From easy 2 ingredient mixers to fruity mixed drinks, you are sure to find the perfect colorful and flavorful drink to sip at your next spring gathering.

Grid of 4 spring cocktails: tic tac shot, jamaican me crazy, raspberry vodka soda, pink pussycat drink.

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Spring is a time for refreshing sippers, light and slightly fizzy drinks are popular. It also is a season where enjoyable flavors of citrus and other fruits are popular.

We have carefully selected the following easy spring cocktails based on the following criteria: seasonal flavor, light taste and ease of making. So, keep on scrolling to find your new spring drink.

Fruity Spring Cocktails

Lightly tart citrus like lemons or grapefruit and sweeter fruity flavors like pineapple and strawberry are part of the spring flavors. These fruity drinks will have you refreshed and ready for me.

Jamaican me crazy on a wooden table with ingredients behind the glass.

Jamaican Me Crazy Cocktail

This Jamaican Me Crazy Cocktail is pretty in pink and full of flavor. Bursting with tropical fruit flavors, this one is refreshing and sweet.

Why it’s good: full of fruity spring flavors like passion fruit, citrus and pineapple. Easy to customize by swapping out some of the fruit juices to choose your favorites.

Black Eyed Susan Drink

A Black Eyed Susan drink (sometimes called the Preakness Cocktail) is yellow and fruity. The sweet peach and tangy orange flavors are predominate in this cocktail without much of a hint of liquor.

Why it’s good: light, sweet, fruity taste is perfectly suited for spring. It only uses 4 ingredients, and you can switch out the liquors for different ones you prefer.

Fuzzy Navel Cocktail

Bright, sweet and flavorful is what describes a fuzzy navel cocktail. It’s name comes from it’s ingredients: navel from the orange juice and fuzzy from the peach schnapps.

Why it’s good: just two ingredients means this one is super fast to make. Easily make this by the pitcher.

Planters Punch

Planters punch is a pretty orange cocktail. It embodies the flavors of spring with sweet citrus flavors.

Why it’s good: easy to make as a large batch for big celebrations. Light and fizzy flavor.

Screw Up Drink

Citrusy and fizzy, this screw up drink is a light yellow cocktail that fits in perfectly for spring. This cocktail is similar to a screwdriver, but with a light fizz added in.

Why it’s good: only uses three ingredients and can be mixed up in 3 minutes or less. Easy to customize flavor by using flavored vodka or using diet versions of the lemon lime soda.

Cactus Juice Cocktail

A cactus juice cocktail is a light green-ish colored drink. It is a light and refreshing drink full of pineapple and melon flavors with a little fizz added in.

Why it’s good: it’s light, fruity flavors are perfect for spring. The fizz from the club soda gives it a refreshing zing.

2 Ingredient Highballs

Light, refreshing and often times fizzy cocktails are perfect for sipping in the increasing warmth of the summertime. These easy two ingredient highballs are the perfect refreshing flavor.

Raspberry Vodka Soda

This clear Raspberry vodka soda is light and crisp. It has a nice fizz combined with a lightly sweet raspberry flavor.

Why it’s good: perfect if you’re looking for a low calorie drink. Customize the flavor by changing up the type of vodka you use.

Tequila and sprite on a marble table with ingredients behind the glass.

Tequila & Sprite

Try a tequila and sprite if you love margaritas, but want a drink that’s faster and easier. This lightly fizzy, citrusy drink is refreshing as well.

Why it’s good: customize it by using whatever sprite variation you prefer. Amp up the flavors by adding a salt rim or a slice of lemon or lime.

Rum Limeade

This rum limeade is a light and refreshing cocktail. It is a clear drink that has a strong, tart lime flavor.

Why it’s good: super easy to customize by using flavored limeade or a dash of club soda. Make it as a big batch for large celebrations.

Whiskey & Squirt

Fizzy grapefruit with a burst of smoky caramel, that is the flavor you’ll find in this Whiskey and Squirt. It is refreshing, lightly sweet and tart.

Why it’s good: super fast to make, you can mix this up in under 2 minutes. Customize the flavor by using your favorite type of whiskey.

Fruity Shots

For a truly springtime flavor, you should incorporate lots of light, fruity taste. These fruity shots are just perfect.

Tic Tac Shot

If you are a fan of orange tic tac mints, this give this tic tac shot a try. It has a similar sweet, orange and minty flavor.

Why it’s good: super easy to make – just shake 3 ingredients together. Easily make this one for a crowd.

Orange Creamsicle Shot

This orange creamsicle shot, not surprisingly, tastes like the popsicles with the same name. It’s bright orange color and whipped cream garnish make it a centerpiece shot.

Why it’s good: perfect for serving as a dessert drink. Full of sweet spring flavors and bright spring colors.

Key Lime Pie Shot

Tart, sweet and over the top, this key lime pie shot is dessert in a glass. If you love sweet drinks, then this tangy, lime shot is perfect for you to try.

Why it’s good: it looks fancy, but is quite easy to make with just three ingredients and two garnishes. It is fully of spring flavor and tastes just like key lime pie.

Mixed Drinks for Spring

Here you’ll find some tart, lightly sweet and perfect springtime flavored mixed drinks. From sour style drinks to light minty flavors.

Southside Cocktail

If you like gin and mojitos, then this southside cocktail is a must try. Full of cooling, fresh minty flavors, this is the perfect refreshing sipper for spring.

Why it’s good: a refreshing drink perfect for the warm days of spring. Easy to make as a big batch in a pitcher.

Whiskey Sour

A classic, this whiskey sour is tart and sour with hints of caramel mixed in. Topped off with maraschino cherries, this is perfect for sipping on spring evenings.

Why it’s good: fast to make – under 3 ingredients with just a little shaking required. Customize it by using your favorite whiskey.

Raspberry Vodka Sour

A raspberry vodka sour is a nice flavored twist on the classic whiskey sour cocktail. This clear drink has a tangy citrus flavor woven in with a lightly sweet raspberry twist.

Why it’s good: super easy to make in under 3 minutes with just 3 ingredients. Light and refreshing flavors perfect for spring.

Pink pussycat on a wooden table with ingredients behind the glass.

Pink Pussycat Cocktail

As the name would imply, this pink pussycat drink is a dark pink cocktail. It has a hint of botanical flavors mixed in with a strong, tangy grapefruit.

Why it’s good: bright and festive, it fits in perfect with springtime colors. Easy to make with just three ingredients.