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9 Spring Cocktails For Your First Outdoor Party Of The Season

I'm not one to complain about the weather, but I think we can all agree that the winter we just had was the worst. It was cold, windy, and just too reminiscent of Game of Thrones . Now that it is finally on it's way out, we could all use a little more Vitamin D and a lot more alcohol. The best way to achieve this? Drinking on patios, ya'll.

I found nine cocktail recipes that will kickstart your spring and make you forget all about the frostbite you almost caught just weeks ago. Let's get started, shall we?

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by Corinne Caputo

white ipa and raspberry beermosa

I found it. I found the perfect brunch drink. Alert the press! This white IPA and raspberry beermosa from A Better Happier St. Sebastian is the ideal beverage for the next brunch get-together you host.

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avo-rita

We all love a good avocado. We eat it on our sandwiches, atop our toast, with our chips, you name it. But have you had it in your margarita? This avo-rita from Endless Simmer is…weird, for sure, but I’m into it.

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toasted coconut margarita

Nothing screams warm weather like coconuts. This toasted coconut margarita from A Beautiful Mess is as delicious as it looks and best of all, it’s easy to make.

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frosty coconut mojito

This coconut mojito from How Sweet It Is is sure to taste tropical and refreshing.

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berry sangria

Who doesn’t love sangria? Welcome spring with this simple berry sangria from Kitchen Confidante.

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key lime kiss martini

I know you’ve been dying to turn your favorite pie into a drink, and this Key Lime kiss martini from Jelly Toast Blog looks even tastier than a classic dessert.

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watermelon mint lime martini

It doesn’t get more refreshing that this watermelon mint lime martini from Savory Sweet Life.

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vodka lemonade with basil and mint

Imagine how lucrative lemonade stands could be if only they sold glasses of this vodka lemonade with basil and mint from Big Girls Small Kitchen.

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jalapeno infused tequila with mango juice and muddled raspberries

This jalapeno cocktail from Adventures In Cooking is appealing for so many reasons. First, it has jalapenos, tequila, mango juice AND raspberries and second, it looks just like my favorite Thai iced tea.

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