The weekend is finally here and we are ready to kick our feet up and relax in our elegant apartment homes at Acero Haagen Park. Whether you’re trying to get some rest and relaxation, or you’re looking to kickstart your weekend, we’ve got a spring cocktail for you! Read on for a few spring cocktail recipes that you can try at home this weekend.

Gone with the Gin

Sit back and binge-watch Netflix shows while sipping on this soothing Kombucha G&T.

Recipe:

• 2 oz. of gin
• 3 oz of tonic
• 2 oz of watermelon kombucha (or whatever your favorite fruity flavor is)
• Garnish with a lime wheel

Stir ingredients together in a glass over ice, and you’re good to go!

Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Margs aren’t just for #MargaritaMondays and Cinco de Mayo! Spice up your weekend with this spicy spring cocktail.

Recipe:

• 3 slices of jalapeno (or more depending on your tolerance to spice)
• 2 oz of tequila
• ¾ oz of fresh lime juice
• 1 oz of pineapple juice
• ½ oz of simple syrup
• Salt 

Add jalapeno slices, lime juice, and simple syrup to a mixing tin and muddle. Add tequila, pineapple juice, and ice and shake well. Salt the rim of a glass, then pour mixture into the glass over ice. Add extra jalapeno slice for garnish.

Grapefruit Mocktail

For the family friendly, pregnant friendly, under 21 crowd, this mocktail really hits the spot!

Recipe:

• 2 oz grapefruit juice
• 2 oz kombucha
• 1 oz sparkling water
• Garnish optional - pink peppercorn, mint sprig, and grapefruit slice

Combine juices in a glass over ice and stir, pour in the sparkling water, and garnish! 

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