Are you looking forward to making some spring drinks? Well, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are coming up – what better excuse do you have?

Shrek Martini

Need something green? Try out this smooth and tasty green martini recipe. Why wouldn’t you want to drink something named after the lovable ogre?

.75 oz. Vodka

.75 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum

.75 oz. Melon Liqueur

.75 oz. Peach Schnapps

1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice

1.5 oz. Sprite

Pineapple Wedge and/or Cherry for garnish

Combine all ingredients (except Sprite) into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Cover, shake well, and strain into a Martini glass.  Add the Sprite, gently stir, and garnish. You can even make your own coconut rum using Moonshine Distiller’s rum ingredients kit and coconut essence!

Spring Sangria

Looking for a lovely, light and fruity spring sangria recipe? This is the winner!

2 bottles of your favorite Sauvignon Blanc

1 liter (about 4 cups) pink lemonade of your choice

1 cup citron flavored Vodka

1 cup orange juice

1 carton of strawberries, sliced

1 medium sized pineapple, cubed

Seltzer/soda of your choice to add at the end

Combine all ingredients but seltzer water into a large beverage container. Stir to combine and then cover the beverage container with plastic wrap or foil. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, but the longer it’s in there, the better!

After chilling, top it with your seltzer water. Serve in glasses and don’t forget to add that delicious booze soaked fruit!

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