30 Cocktails to Make the Most of Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables

April 02, 2024 by Anna-Bet Stemmet

Discover the magic of seasonal cocktails—a delightful double whammy of dew-dappled flavor and planet-first sustainability. As each season unveils its pretty palette of vibrant fruits, herbs, and spices, we invite you to lean right in. From the crispness of winter citrus to the succulence of summer berries, it’s time to explore all the joys of a seasonal cocktail menu.

Spring & Summer Seasonal Cocktails

Spring and summer cocktails are normally quite juicy and fruity. To get you excited to experiment with sun-kissed seasonal cocktail ingredients, we’ve rounded up a selection of tequila cocktails, gin cocktails, and vodka cocktails that really celebrate the best of the sandy-toed season.

1. Strawberry cocktails

Group of pink and refreshing Strawberry Daiquiris with vodka

Bursting with sweetness and vibrant color, strawberries have almost always been a quintessential cocktail ingredient. Whether juiced for freshness, muddled for intense flavor, or macerated for a burst of fruity essence, these versatile berries elevate even the best seasonal cocktails. Here are a few to try:

Strawberry Daiquiri made with SKYY Vodka
Strawberry Basil Cocktail made with Bulldog Gin
Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

2. Raspberry cocktails

Raspberries are rich in flavor and deeply colored, adding a touch of sophistication to any drink. When crushed, it gets nice and tart, and in simple syrups it goes all sweet and dainty. Use them in a:

Raspberry Martini made with SKYY Infusions Raspberry Vodka
Clover Club
Raspberry Ouzo Slush made with Ouzo 12

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3. Peach cocktails

Juicy and fragrant, peaches bring an undeniable taste of summer to cocktails. These stone fruits come strutting in with a luscious flavor profile that pairs well with a variety of spirits. Perfect for adding a hint of sunshine to any drink, peaches are a summertime treat in drinks like the:

Bellini made with SKYY Infusions Peach Vodka
Bourbon Peach Schnapps made with Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
Peach Sangria

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4. Cucumber cocktails

Crisp, cool, and subtly flavored, cucumbers are a fantastic ingredient in all sorts of drinks. You can muddle it for a hint of freshness, twirl it into impressive garnishes, or even make DIY infusions to impart its subtle essence. We enjoy it in hot-weather clinkers like the:

5. Tomato cocktails

Surprisingly versatile, tomatoes lend a savory complexity to cocktails. This versatile fruit has an umami-rich flavor profile that makes it a standout ingredient in dapper drinks like the:

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Fall & Winter Seasonal Cocktails

Seasonal fall cocktails and cocktails for the winter season tend to be a little more warming and cozy. This includes a variety of seasonal bourbon cocktails and whiskey cocktails, as well as all manner of autumnal fruitiness. Here are a few of the ones we love the best:

6. Apple cocktails

Crisp, juicy, and synonymous with fall, apples add a touch of delicious-yet-earthy sweetness to cocktails. This versatile ingredient can act as the base for a variety of flavor profiles, setting the scene for drinks like the:

Apple Margarita made with Espolòn Blanco tequila
Apple Martini
Apple Pie Cocktail made with SKYY Infusions Vanilla Vodka

7. Orange cocktails

Bright, zesty, and bursting with citrus flavor, oranges are a classic cocktail ingredient that lends its sunny disposition to any drink. This includes classics like the:

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8. Pear cocktails

Sweet, fragrant, yet subtly flavored, pears are inexplicably elegant. Muddled or puréed, these delicate fruits can always be counted on to impart a nuanced flavor profile that pairs well with a variety of spirits. This is evident in drinks like the:

9. Cranberry cocktails

Tart, tangy, and bursting with flavor, cranberries are a festive addition to cocktails. They deck the olfactory halls, so to speak. You can muddle them for a burst of acidity, juice them for a vibrant hue, or simmer them in a simple syrup for sweetness. Whichever way you choose to use them, these versatile berries add seasonal flair to any drink. This includes the:

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10. Pumpkin cocktails

Rich, creamy, and pretty much the quintessence of fall, pumpkin adds warmth and depth to a variety of cocktails. Puréed it gives a velvety texture, infused in syrup it gets earthy and sweet, and laced with spice it becomes a full-on hug-in-a-mug. We love seeing it take centre stage in drinks like the:

There you have it – 30 seasonal cocktail recipes to enjoy all year round. Remember to tag us in your Instagram pics and sign up for our newsletter to receive the best of the season straight in your inbox.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Celebrate the joys of spring and summer with seasonal cocktails highlighting fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and peaches. Introduce a refreshing twist with ingredients like cucumbers and mint for a revitalizing sip that mirrors the essence of these sunlit seasons. As fall and winter arrive, embrace the coziness of the season by crafting drinks featuring seasonal delights such as apples, pears, and cranberries. Infuse your beverages with comforting spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, for extra warming notes.

Absolutely. Frozen fruits and vegetables are fantastic options for seasonal cocktails. They retain their flavor and texture, making them ideal for blending into icy sippers or using as garnishes to keep drinks cool and bursting with taste.

Yes, indeed. Explore a world of non-alcoholic delights with seasonal fruit and vegetable mocktails. Infuse sparkling water with seasonal berries or create refreshing herb-infused lemonades. With a dash of creativity, anyone can enjoy the crisp, refreshing flavors of the season in non-alcoholic beverages.