Spring has most definitely sprung, and, accordingly, this week's cocktail is a Spring Cooler. Made with the Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Years Old, this is a recipe by Balvenie US West Coast ambassador Brett Bayly. 

This summery strawberry cocktail can be batched for serving a group, making it a great serve if you're hosting friends for a hopeful May barbecue.

Ingredients:

2 parts the Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Years Old
2 parts fresh pressed strawberry juice
1 part fresh lemon juice
1 part simple syrup
Fresh mint (as much as you please)

Method:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and clap mint before adding it in. Add ice and shake hard for seven seconds, then strain into glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water as desired for a spritz, garnish with fresh mint sprig, lemon slice, and edible flowers as desired. 

For a group serve, quadruple ingredients, add to a large pitcher with ice and stir. Top with soda as desired and gently pull it through to mix.

Need more inspiration? Catch up on previous cocktail of the week selections.