The weather is warming up, and our winter layers are coming off … spring has officially sprung! Spring means pastel colors and brunches with the girls with, of course, a cocktail in hand.

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Ingredients (makes 1 drink)

• 3 fresh strawberries, chopped
• 4-5 mint leaves 
• 2 oz vodka (I use Tito’s Handmade Vodka)
• 3 oz pink lemonade
• 5-10 blueberries
• Ice

Equipment

• Shaker (if you have one)

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Directions:

1. Take your chopped strawberries and mint leaves and muddle them in the bottom of your cocktail shaker.
2. Pour vodka and lemonade over the strawberry-mint mixture. 
3. Add in a handful of blueberries for additional color.
4. Add ice and shake!
5. Grab a clean glass and add fresh ice.
6. Strain your mixture into the clean glass over the ice.
7. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy! 

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Cocktails reflect the change in seasons. This spring, be on the lookout for lighter drinks with fresh herbs and seasonal fruits.