Trending Cocktails for Spring/Summer '25

Here’s a refreshing roundup of trending cocktails for spring and summer 2025, using easily accessible ingredients that bring bold seasonal flavor. The Rosy Cherry Fizz is a floral, fruity twist on the gin spritz using Hendrick’s Gin, cherry juice, rose water, and sparkling rosé—refreshing and elegant.

For a simpler take on the martini trend, try the Citrus Cucumber Martini with Ketel One, Grey Goose, or your favorite vodka, lemon juice, muddled cucumber, and a splash of elderflower liqueur for a garden-fresh feel.

The Sauvy B Martini, a crisp fusion of sauvignon blanc, lemon, and elderflower liqueur, continues to shine. And for something savory, the Pickle Margarita with tequila adds brine-y intrigue with dill or jalapeño pickle juice.

Save these recipes for your future family gathering, business or social event!

Rosy Cherry Fizz:

1½ oz Hendrick’s Gin (or Bombay Sapphire)
½ oz cherry juice
2 drops rose water
4–5 oz sparkling rosé wine
Serve over ice with a cherry garnish

Citrus Cucumber Martini:

2 oz Ketel One or Grey Goose vodka
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz simple syrup
2–3 slices cucumber, muddled
½ oz elderflower liqueur
Shake with ice, strain into a martini glass, garnish with cucumber slice

Pickle Margarita:
2 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1 oz pickle brine (dill or pickled jalapeño)
½ oz triple sec
Shake with ice and serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass​

These cocktails capture the essence of the season, offering refreshing and inventive flavors perfect for warm-weather sipping. Have a spring or summer favorite recipe you'd like to share? Send us your comments below.