Health and Wellness Body Diet and Nutrition Recipes The Perfect Easy Cocktail for a Springtime Brunch By Sydney Mondry Sydney Mondry Sydney Mondry is a former staff writer for InStyle, where she covered diet and nutrition. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on March 24, 2016 @ 05:15PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Johnny Miller A leisurely springtime brunch is one of our favorite ways to spend a Sunday, whether we’re celebrating a holiday or just soaking up the seasonal sunshine. This weekend, sub out traditional mimosas and Bloody Marys for a round of Hemsley Collins, a refreshingly light and pleasingly tart beverage from Good + Simple ($23; available for pre-order on amazon.com), the newest cookbook from popular food blogging duo Hemsley + Hemsley. Hosting a sizable crowd? Prepare a batch ahead by mixing all of the ingredients but the sparkling water. Serve alongside chocolate drizzle coconut macaroons for a sweet and easy spread. Try the recipe below. This Simple Recipe Transforms Turnips Into a Delicious Dish Hemsley Collins Serves 2 Ingredients 1.7 oz vodka1½ oz lemon juice4 tsp raw honeyThin lemon slices5 oz sparkling water, dividedFresh mint sprigs, for garnish Aren’t These the Chicest Paper Plates You’ve Ever Seen? Directions 1. Shake vodka, lemon juice, and honey in a cocktail shaker (or skip the vodka for a mocktail). 2. Pour into two ice-filled glasses. Add lemon slices and sparkling water, gently stir, and garnish with mint.