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8 Pretty Cherry Blossom Cocktails That Will Bloom At Your Garden Party

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8 Pretty Cherry Blossom Cocktails That Will Bloom At Your Garden Party

Ready to turn your garden party into a floral fantasy? These cherry blossom cocktails bring soft pink hues, delicate aromas, and serious wow factor without complicated mixology. Think spring in a glass—pretty, refreshing, and just boozy enough to make your guests linger. Let’s shake, stir, and sip something gorgeous.

1. Sakura Gin Fizz That Glows Like Golden Hour

This riff on a classic gin fizz tastes like a stroll under the blossoms. It’s light, citrusy, and kissed with floral sweetness. Serve it as a welcome drink and watch your guests go “what is this magic?”

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz cherry blossom syrup (sakura syrup)
  • 1 egg white (or 1 oz aquafaba for vegan)
  • 2 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Edible flower or cherry blossom for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, cherry blossom syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice. Dry shake hard for 10 seconds.
  2. Add ice and shake again until the tin frosts.
  3. Strain into a chilled Collins glass.
  4. Top with soda water to build that dreamy foam cap.
  5. Garnish with an edible flower.

Want a lower-alcohol version? Swap half the gin for soda water and keep the foam for drama. FYI, aquafaba works shockingly well here.

2. Sparkling Hanami Spritz That Screams “Patio Season”

This bubbly beauty mixes florals with a hint of cherry and a whisper of bitter. It’s the all-afternoon sipper that pairs perfectly with sunshine and tiny snacks. Also, it’s pink—so, instant party mood.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz aperitivo liqueur (like Aperol or Select)
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom liqueur (or 1/2 oz cherry blossom syrup)
  • 4 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz soda water
  • 1 large orange peel
  • Ice
  • Luxardo cherry or fresh cherry for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. Add aperitivo liqueur and cherry blossom liqueur.
  3. Top with Prosecco, then soda water.
  4. Give a gentle stir to combine without killing the bubbles.
  5. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in with a cherry.

Prefer it less sweet? Use a drier sparkling wine or add an extra splash of soda. For a zero-proof version, use non-alcoholic aperitivo and NA sparkling wine.

3. Blushing Sakura Sour That Wows The Cocktail Snobs

This one leans classic whiskey sour but glows a rosy pink and smells like spring. Balanced, silky, and showy—great for the friend who “doesn’t do sweet.” You’ll want seconds, IMO.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Japanese whisky (or bourbon)
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom syrup
  • 1/4 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 1 egg white (or 1 oz aquafaba)
  • Ice
  • Angostura bitters and a cherry blossom petal for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Dry shake whisky, lemon, cherry blossom syrup, maraschino, and egg white.
  2. Add ice and shake until super cold and foamy.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Dot bitters on top and drag a toothpick for a cute design.
  5. Float a blossom petal if you have one.

No maraschino liqueur? Sub 1/4 oz simple syrup and 2 drops almond extract for a similar vibe. Serve with salty snacks—the contrast slaps.

4. Cherry Blossom Highball With Clouds Of Ice

Crisp, tall, and ridiculously refreshing. This highball lets delicate sakura notes shine while staying bright and snappy. It’s the drink you hand to the friend who “just wants something easy.”

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz shochu or light vodka
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom syrup
  • 5 oz sparkling yuzu soda or plain soda water
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Ice (clear blocks if you’re fancy)
  • Lemon wheel and cherry blossom for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a chilled highball glass with ice.
  2. Add shochu and cherry blossom syrup.
  3. Top with sparkling yuzu soda.
  4. Add bitters and give one lazy stir to keep it fizzy.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel and blossom.

Skip the syrup if your soda runs sweet. Want it extra crisp? Use gin and plain soda, then zest a strip of grapefruit over the top.

5. Petal-Pink Martini That Looks Like A Sunset

This martini is elegant, floral, and dangerously smooth. It’s perfect for golden-hour toasts and “I put on lipstick for this” moments. Think delicate perfume meets clean, icy finish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka (or gin if you prefer)
  • 3/4 oz lychee liqueur or lychee juice
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom liqueur
  • 1/4 oz dry vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Ice
  • Edible flower or lychee for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka, lychee liqueur, cherry blossom liqueur, vermouth, and bitters.
  3. Stir until frosty and silky, 20–25 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a lychee or flower.

Prefer shaken? Go for it, but expect a bit of cloudiness. For a drier version, halve the lychee and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

6. Kyoto Collins That Keeps The Party Cool

Meet your crushable garden-party workhorse. It’s citrusy, floral, and lightly sweet, with plenty of sparkle. Serve this in a pitcher so you don’t get stuck behind the bar all afternoon.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin (a citrus-forward style works great)
  • 1 oz fresh yuzu or lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz cherry blossom syrup
  • 3–4 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. Shake gin, citrus juice, and cherry blossom syrup with ice until cold.
  3. Strain over the ice.
  4. Top with soda water and give a quick stir.
  5. Garnish with lemon and mint.

Batch it: Multiply by 6 in a pitcher, skip the soda until serving, and keep chilled. Add a handful of cucumber slices if you want spa-water energy. Trust me, it slaps.

7. Matcha-Sakura Paloma That Breaks The Rules (In A Good Way)

A floral, peppery, citrusy mashup that shouldn’t work—but totally does. The matcha brings earthiness, the cherry blossom adds perfume, and grapefruit ties it all together. It’s unexpected and absolutely addictive.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom syrup
  • 1/4 tsp matcha powder
  • 2 oz soda water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Ice
  • Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Whisk matcha with 1 tablespoon warm water until smooth and frothy.
  2. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cherry blossom syrup, and salt to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
  4. Top with soda water and gently slide in the matcha.
  5. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Want it spicier? Rim the glass with chile-salt. For NA, use non-alcoholic tequila or swap with extra grapefruit and a dash of smoked tea for depth.

8. Cherry Blossom Cream Soda Float For Your Inner Kid

This dessert cocktail tastes like a springtime cream soda with a grown-up twist. It’s playful, pink, and exactly the kind of thing that makes people squeal at the table. Save it for the finale and watch phones come out for pics.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka (or regular vodka + 1/4 tsp vanilla)
  • 1/2 oz cherry blossom syrup
  • 4 oz cream soda or cherry soda
  • 1 small scoop vanilla ice cream
  • Maraschino cherry and edible petals for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
  2. Add vodka and cherry blossom syrup.
  3. Top with cream soda and stir gently.
  4. Float a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
  5. Garnish with a cherry and petals.

Make it kid-friendly by skipping the vodka and adding more soda. You can also swap in strawberry ice cream for an extra pink moment—seriously cute.

Ready to bloom your bar? These pretty cherry blossom cocktails keep things crisp, floral, and photo-ready without a ton of fuss. Shake up your favorites, throw on a playlist, and let spring do the rest. Cheers to petals in your glass and good gossip on the breeze.

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