Gin is meant for spring drinking. Sure, it tastes good year round. But nothing quite beats a freshly made gin cocktail on the first clear day of spring. Picture the scene. The sun’s shining, there’s blossom on the trees, the days are longer and so is cocktail hour.
You’re going to want to start the season right. So make sure to do it with Beefeater.
The botanical notes of our world’s most awarded gin* pair perfectly with classic spring flavours like elderflower, berries and citrus fruit such as lemon peel. All you need to do is pick your favourite.
Here’s the best spring gin cocktails to help you choose. And if you’re still stuck for which to go for, visit the Vibe Mixer to match a drink to your mood.
PINK GIN SPRITZ
Winters over, the flowers are popping, it’s time to break open the pink gin. There’s plenty of ways to drink our most popular spring twist on the original Beefeater London Dry, but a Pink Gin Spritz is a great place to start.
Fruity, refreshing and beautifully sweet, this spring cocktail is made for sipping among friends. Our Pink Strawberry Gin brings rich berry flavours, whilst Prosecco and elderflower add bubbly, floral lightness. It really is the perfect combination.
Negroni
The Negroni is a popular summer serve. We love it in spring as well, it’s bold, yet still refreshing. The ultimate drink for sipping on a breezy spring afternoon.
Pink G&T
Spring has sprung which means it’s time to reunite with your favourite gin drink, the G&T. Go classic with your favourite tonic. Or go fruity with this seasonal twist.
Meet our Pink Gin & Tonic. It’s fun, fresh and packed with flavour. And couldn’t be simpler to make. Use our Pink Strawberry Gin to get a hit of sweetness and garnish with fresh fruit for a good looking serve.
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
A playful and fruity twist on an old-school tipple, the Collins cocktail. The Pomegranate Gin Fizz is a cocktail you’ll be drinking from spring into summer. Made with our iconic London Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate juice, fizzy soda water, you know it’s going to be zesty.
Pink Lady
The White Lady just got perfect. Meet the Pink Lady cocktail, a smooth, fruity twist on a classic serve. It couldn’t be packed with more flavour. From pink strawberry, to zesty lemon. Plus a dash of egg white to create a frothy top.
Gin Bramble
The Bramble cocktail is one of the original gin cocktails. It looks good and tastes even better. And we can’t think of a better way to kick spring off than with a fresh, fruity round.
Tart blackberries, zingy lemon and our bestselling Beefeater London Dry Gin are an epic trio. But in this twist we add pomegranate juice for extra fruitiness. So as soon as you see blackberries on the bramble bushes, you know what you’ll be drinking.
Pink French 75
Celebrate the season with a Pink French 75. It’s pretty, pink and perfect for a spring gin cocktail hour. Served in a champagne glass with a raspberry garnish, you can’t get a more elegant drink.
Pour pink gin and Prosecco into a flute and top with a small pour of elderflower liqueur. Simple, yet sophisticated.
Gin Basil Smash
Our Gin Basil Smash makes an ideal celebratory cocktail. Whether you’re raising a toast to a special someone, occasion or the start of spring.
Combining flavours of lemon and basil, it’s the taste of a new season. Silky smooth, gorgeous cocktail that is way easier than it looks. Best for drinking alfresco on a sunny afternoon.
Looking for more gin-spiration? Check out our collection of gin cocktails, each perfectly made with Beefeater Gin. We’ve got pink gin drinks, party serves and seriously refreshing summer cocktails you’ll want to keep handy for when the season changes.
*Based on International Spirits Awards from 2004-2022