Our Editors’ Favorite Cocktails For Your Spring Dinner Parties & Beyond

If you rarely break out of your espresso martini shell, now is the time. This lemon meringue pie martini has all the things we weren't sure we wanted in a cocktail, but now do. Unapologetically sweet, tart, and boozy, this martini is like having your dessert and drinking it too.

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If you can't get enough of ambrosia salad—that fruit-and-cream mixture your grandma called salad—then you will be obsessed with this grown-up version. Picture sunshine in a bowl, and you've got this boozy ambrosia punch, filled with all of the fruits and tropical flavors you know and love.

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Inspired by our love of lemon blueberry margs, this brightly colored daiquiri has major springtime vibes. Between the fruity sweetness of the berries and the bright, citrusy flavor, the rum tends to fade to the background, making these surprisingly drinkable despite the strength. (So please drink responsibly!)

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If Bugs Bunny had a signature cocktail, it would be this carrot margarita. The sweetness of the carrot juice, the vegetal notes of the tequila, and the rich slightly bitterness of the Amaro all create this beautiful balanced cocktail, while the cayenne adds just the right amount of heat with a spicy kick. It's the perfect cocktail to steal the spotlight at any spring dinner party.

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Strawberries, mint, and lemon all come together to bring out the best of a bottle of white wine. It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet, and super-refreshing. And the strawberry flavor takes center stage in this sangria. Not only are there sliced strawberries swimming in the glass, but also a strawberry mint syrup that gives the sangria a beautiful pink tint.

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Jam jar cocktails? Yes PLEASE! This easy, delicious cocktail hack is a perfect way to clean out your jar of jam and enjoy a refreshing jam spritz in a chic, creative glass! The best thing about this cocktail hack? You can mix and match flavors with your favorite jam for endless possibilities!

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This festive sparkling drink is perfect for a low-key Easter cocktail hour. A sort of lightened-up mint julep, the addition of a dry sparkling wine provides a pleasant brightness and effervescence that plays well with the rich, caramelized tones of bourbon whiskey.

Get the Prosecco Mint Julep recipe.

We just found your new favorite jelly bean flavor—it’s bellini! This drink is for adults that enjoy the childlike joy of jelly beans. Sip each layer one by one or mix the cocktail together for a more tutti frutti kind of vibe.

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The Arnold Palmer is perhaps one of the greatest combinations of beverages out there. There’s simplicity in this refreshing, easy drink made with just one part crisp lemonade and one part sweet tea. In this recipe, the classic is made even better with a splash of vodka.

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The addition of a blueberry syrup turns a classic gin & tonic into a perfectly spring-y cocktail, making it fruity, a little sweeter, and a beautiful shade of purple. The syrup will make more than you need for one drink, but you can save it for future cocktails or serve it over pancakes or ice cream.

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Featuring floral, fruity St-Germain, fresh lime, and mint, it’s the perfect crisp alternative to heavier drinks. Whether you're hanging by the pool or throwing a backyard party, it’s bound to become your go-to spritz. It’s also low ABV, so you can enjoy them from afternoon 'til night, too.

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Peaches and cream have met their match in this delightful orange creamsicle mimosa. This mimosa hits on the creamsicle nostalgia in an uncommon way—half-and-half and condensed milk come together to embody the sentimental creamy sweetness of the childhood favorite, while freshly squeezed orange juice brightens up the brunch drink in the best way.

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Once you've had a few of these extra-sweet cocktails, get ready to be giggling with your friends all night long. This fruity drink is filled with moscato, pink lemonade, and vodka, which is pretty much the most irresistible drink combo. This punch makes up to 8 servings, so it's ideal to get the party started for a crowd.

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For those who love gin, this bright, juicy cocktail will definitely live up to its name. With only three essential ingredients—honey, lemon, and gin—a good Bee’s Knees perfectly highlights the complex flavors of the starring spirit.

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We're all about the nostalgic whimsy of incorporating a childhood candy favorite into a cocktail. The cotton candy is not only a garnish, but an interactive element to the drink—you can watch the candy dissolve into your glass and sweeten the cocktail after dropping it into your drink.

Get the Cottontail-Tini recipe.