At Crush HQ, we couldn’t be happier that spring has finally sprung. With longer days and warmer weather, it seems only fitting to celebrate the season with a toot or two. We round up a few of our favourite drinks that are perfect for the climbing temperatures.

While you may not actually be on a desert island, this Desert Island Iced Tea will at least transport you there mentally. Made with brandy, peach Schnapps, a sparkling iced tea mix and topped off with fresh passion fruit, this little number will chill you out instantly. And, with watermelon coming into its own this season, upgrade from the old sticking-the-vodka-through-the-rind trick and make this civilised rum based Watermelon Crowd Pleaser Cocktail. 

There’s something the flavour combination of pineapple and grapefruit that makes us feel like kids again. This Pineapple and Grapefruit Mojito, while most certainly not for kids, is a refreshing way to day drink. Speaking of drinks inspired by everything south of the border, there really is no better summery tipple than a Classic Margarita. Punchy lime, tequila and salt is all you need – Mexican beach villa optional.And if you’re serious about your boozy refreshments (and honestly, why shouldn’t you be?) why not try your hand at your own poptails? The iconic Moscow Mule needs no doctoring, but dipping a ginger beer ice lolly into lime and vodka sounds like something we’d be into. And is there any drink quite as cool as the Negroni? We think not. But here a negroni lolly is swizzled in and amongst sparkling wine, becoming a slushy cocktail as it melts.So think outside the box the next time you’re in the mood for some sunshine drinking. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring and summer.