Cheers! Here’s What Taste of Home Editors Are Drinking This Spring

"I always have a bottle of bubbly in the fridge, just in case something to celebrate pops up. This Spanish rosé cava is on the dry side (which I love)—perfect for drinking by itself, or with charcuterie or even chocolate cake."

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Content Director

"Lillet Blanc is my starting marker for spring, and I take it well into summer. Honey and citrus are the prized notes in this French aperitif wine wrapped in the most beautiful bottle imaginable. Lillet Blanc is best served on the rocks (the 'rocks' being frozen orange segments, so the wine doesn't water down), or in a fizzy spritz. I love to splash a bit into my spring baking projects, too!"

Valerie Goodrich

Food Writer

"When the weather turns warm, I’m ready to shake up margaritas for backyard barbecues. My secret ingredient? Damiana herbal liqueur. I first had it in Cabo, where bartenders often use it instead of triple sec. Native to the area, it’s made from the dried leaves and stems of the damiana herb and tastes a little sweet, a little bitter and slightly floral. It makes a dynamite margarita, but you can also drink it straight on the rocks."

Lesley Balla

Associate Editor

"I fell in love with Campari after watching 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.' I’m not quite as bold as Bill Murray’s character, who drinks the distinctly bittersweet liqueur on the rocks, but I love using it to create complex cocktails. It’s a key component of a Negroni and all its variations, like the whiskey-centric boulevardier. When the weather warms up, I use it instead of Aperol to make a bubbly Campari spritz."

Lindsay Mattison

Senior Editor

"When the weather gets warmer, I gravitate towards chillable reds. I had my first Beaujolais while taking the Wine and Spirit Education Trust level 1 course, and I’ve been a fan ever since. It gives me the complexity of a red with the refreshing quality of a chilled wine."

Emily Parulski

Senior Editor

"A bramble (made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and crème de mûre) is my all-time favorite spring cocktail. And 'Outlander' is my all-time favorite TV show. The best of both worlds collide when I whip up a drink with The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin. This spirit is crafted by none other than Sam Heughan—who plays Jamie Fraser on the hit TV show. I love the sleek look of this bottle on my bar cart, and it’s the perfect tonic to sip while I wait for the next season."

Katie Bandurski

Senior Shopping Editor

"I go to a lot of Michigan festivals and outdoor shows when the weather warms up. Anytime there's beer on tap, you're sure to find Soft Parade. It's the perfect springtime sip. Not only does Short's flagship fruit shandy blend give off a gorgeous raspberry hue, but it's also flavored with lemonade, brewed ale and berries. Talk about warm weather in a can!"

Emily Way

Shopping editor

"My partner introduced me to this pretty pink La Vieille Ferme rosé. The price point is compelling, usually under $10 a bottle, and I love a cold glass of this simple, balanced wine with brunch or after work. (Yes, we rosé all day.)"

Lara Eucalano

Senior Editor