Top 5 Must-Try Spring Vodka Cocktails for 2026

Spring into this season’s must-try vodka cocktails! We’ve curated a list of five incredible spring cocktails, including no less than three martini drinks made with three different flavored vodkas, a twist on a gin classic and a tea cocktail that’s perfect for the warmth of spring!

As the weather improves, it’s time to savor longer, sunnier days and enjoy afternoons in the sun with the flavors of honey, lemon, and elderflower. So go ahead, call up your friends, grab your shaker, and mix up some drinks to celebrate the sunshine!

Elderflower Martini
Nothing says springtime better than elderflower, which makes the Elderflower Martini a perfect choice for any garden party or elegant spring gathering.

The Elderflower Martini mixes Absolut Vodka and dry vermouth just like a classic Vodka Martini, but then introduces elderflower cordial for an incredible floral twist. Here’s how to make it:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add 40 ml Absolut Vodka.
3. Add 10 ml dry vermouth.
4. Add 30 ml elderflower cordial.
5. Shake until perfectly chilled, then strain into a chilled martini glass.

The Knee’s Bee

You’ve heard of the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail, right? Now meet The Knee’s Bees – a vodka variation of the gin classic!

Created in 2025 by Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Ambassador, for an episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico, The Knee’s Bees mixes Absolut Vodka, lemon juice, and honey syrup, finished with a twist of orange zest for garnish. Oh, sweet spring!

Watch how to make The Knee’s Bees:

Absolut Peach with Iced Tea

There’s something oh-so-spring about tea cocktails, and the Absolut Peach with Iced Tea is a testament to that.

This easy-to-make built drink mixes Absolut Peach with homemade iced tea and is an ideal choice for batching when you’re hosting a large number of guests.

“It’s one of my favorite summer tipples – perfect for a lazy afternoon,” shares Rico. In truth, it’s an excellent choice for any warm spring day, whether you’re enjoying a spring picnic, barbecue, or just lounging in the sun.

Discover the recipe for an Absolut Peach with Iced Tea. Rico shows how to make an Absolut Peach with Iced Tea:

Lemon Drop Martini

One of the most popular cocktails of last year and the year before, the Lemon Drop Martini is a timeless drink that never fails to make an impression.

One of many incredible cocktails made with vodka and triple sec, the Lemon Drop Martini shakes Absolut Citron with triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup and is guaranteed to turn heads at any spring gathering. We promise.

Watch Rico make a classic Lemon Drop Martini:

Absolut Pears Martini

Introducing the Absolut Pears Martini. “Sweet yet balanced, candy-ish because of the pear flavor – it’s a sublime drink. This will be the showstopper at any dinner party,” says Rico. And, of course, he’s right.

This shaken martini mixes Absolut Pears, pear purée, lemon juice and simple syrup, and is garnished with a lemon twist and a slice of pear. What can we say? It’s pear-fect drink. Check out the recipe for an Absolut Pears Martini.

Watch Rico show you how to make an Absolut Pears Martini.