In our opinion, there’s no better way to celebrate a new season than to raise a glass full of something delicious. Spring is also one of the best times of the year for those who love a fruity drink, so why not indulge by mixing up your own at home?

Here are a few of our favorite cocktails and mocktails for celebrating the spring season.

1. Strawberry Smash

Nothing says “spring” like fresh, juicy berries. Take advantage of all the delicious in-season fruit with this easy Strawberry Smash recipe. (Simply leave out the booze for an easy mocktail!)

Recipe adapted from Cookie and Kate

Ingredients:

  • 5 ripe strawberries, hulled
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced (plus more for garnish)
  • Drizzle honey
  • 1 bottle Jarritos Strawberry
  1. Thoroughly muddle strawberries and basil in the mixing glass.
  2. Add lemon juice and a drizzle of honey. Stir in the vodka.
  3. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour mixture into the glass. Top it off with Jarritos Strawberry soda.
  4. Mix by pouring back into your mixing glass, then back into your drinking glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon round and a strawberry.
2. Sparkling Cucumber Limeade

There’s perhaps no flavor combination more refreshing than cucumber and lime. Next time the spring temperatures climb into the 80s and above, break out this recipe for a cooling, fizzy Cucumber Limeade to quench your thirst in style.

Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest, plus 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes)
  • 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 1 bottle Jarritos Lime
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest and 3/4 cup water to a simmer over medium hear, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Strain the lime syrup through a sieve into a pitcher. Add cucumber and lime juice; refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. Just before serving, add the sparkling water. Serve over ice and top off with a splash of Jarritos Lime soda in each glass. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.
3. Watermelon Punch Bowl

Does anything scream “party” like a punch bowl made out of a watermelon? We didn’t think so.

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart

Ingredients:

  • 1 oblong seedless watermelon (about 14 lbs)
  • 3 cups seltzer
  • Jarritos Watermelon
  1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.
  2. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor or blender. Stain through a fine sieve and discard solids. You should have about 9 cups of juice.
  3. Cover rind in plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour.
  4. Combine juice with seltzer and transfer mixture to rind.
  5. To serve, pour punch into a glass with ice and top each serving with a splash of Jarritos Watermelon.

Tip: You can even “tap” your watermelon serving bowl like a keg for a fun party centerpiece! Get the step-by-step instructions here.

 4. Orange-Pom Fizz

Toast to all your big spring occasions with this sparkling wine-based drink that can easily be made without alcohol so everyone can enjoy.

Recipe adapted from Brit.Co

  • 4 oz pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz orange liqueur
  • 4 oz Prosecco (or sparkling water for a non-alcoholic version)
  • Jarritos Mandarin
  • Optional garnishes: Pomegranate seeds, orange slices, sanding sugar for rim
  1. If sugaring rims, run orange slice along the rim of your glasses and dip them into a low, wide bowl of sanding sugar.
  2. Pour 2 oz pomegranate juice into each glass. Add equal amount orange liqueur.
  3. Pour 4 oz Prosecco (or sparkling water) and 4 oz Jarritos Mandarin into each glass.
  4. If using garnishes, top with pomegranate seeds and add an orange slice. Serve immediately.  
5. Grapefruit-Lime Paloma

The Paloma is a classic Mexican cocktail that’s deceptively simple and distinctly delicious. Take out the tequila and add extra lime juice for a non-alcoholic spring refresher.

Recipe adapted from Serious Eats

  • 2 oz Reposado tequila
  • 1/2 lime, plus wedge for garnish
  • Coarse salt
  • Jarritos Grapefruit
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Juice the lime into the glass. Add tequila and a pinch of coarse salt.

Top with Jarritos Grapefruit soda and stir gently to combine. Garnish with lime wedge.