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.
WHITE NEGRONI
The Negroni is a popular summer serve. But when it comes to spring, we’re mixing things up. Meet the White Negroni. It’s lighter yet somehow bolder. Bigger yet still refreshing. The ultimate drink for sipping on a breezy spring afternoon.
Lillet Blanc and Italicus bring subtle floral flavours but the star of the show is our Zesty Lemon Gin. Expect hints of citrus freshness and a zingy finish with every taste. You might never go classic Negroni again.
PEACH AND RASPBERRY 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 Peach and Raspberry Gin and Tonic. It’s fun, fresh and packed with flavour. And couldn’t be simpler to make. Use our Peach & Raspberry flavoured gin to get a hit of sweetness and garnish with fresh fruit for a good looking serve.
LEMON COSMO
A playful twist on an old-school tipple. The Lemon Cosmo is a cocktail you’ll be drinking from spring into summer. Made with our lemon flavoured gin, a squeeze of lime and a lemon twist, you know it’s going to be zesty. With grape juice and Italicus for a floral, fruity finish.
PEACH ‘N’ TEA
Got guests coming? This one’s great for making in advance (or putting together last minute). Our Peach Tea cocktail combines Beefeater Peach & Raspberry Gin with peach iced tea and lemon juice. It’s peachy alright.
Pour everything together into a big jug for simple serving with tons of fresh fruit and ice. Just remember to stock up on ingredients – you’ll definitely be needing an extra round.
PERFECT LADY
The White Lady just got perfect. Meet the Perfect Lady cocktail, a smooth, fruity twist on a classic serve. It couldn’t be packed with more flavour. From sweet peach and raspberry, to zesty lemon and orange. Plus a dash of cinnamon spice sprinkled on its frothy top.
ZESTY ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
Name two better spring flavours than lemon and elderflower. We can’t. Which is why our Lemon Spritz is a must for seasonal drinking. It’s the ultimate light, spring gin cocktail. So grab a glass and get pouring.
You can make this one solo or for sharing. Simply combine Lillet Blanc, lemon gin, elderflower cordial and tonic water (or sparkling wine) in a glass or pitcher, and garnish with lemon wheels and mint.
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.
LEMON G&T
Make your next G&T extra refreshing with this zesty variation. There’s three ways to make a citrus based gin and tonic. And we’ve done them all. Go lemony or go home right? Our Lemon Gin and Tonic calls for lemon gin, a lemon wheel garnish and sprig of lemon thyme for extra fragrance. You’ll get a waft of sharp sweetness with every sip.
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.
PEACH & RASPBERRY GIN SPRITZ
Our Peach & Raspberry Gin Spritz makes an ideal celebratory cocktail. Whether you’re raising a toast to a special someone, occasion or the start of spring. Combining flavours of peach, raspberry, lemon and fresh thyme, it’s the taste of a new season. 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