Box up your winter coat and don the printed sundress eager to escape your closet; spring has arrived, and summer draws near. Exchange the stale, nightclub air for an evening of lounging next to a charming outdoor fireplace, gazing at the electric city lights, and sipping Grand Woods Lounge's signature cocktail-the Woodstini.

Available in three flavors-raspberry, orange, and orange-raspberry-the Woodstini combines real fruit and Stoli Orange Vodka for a splendid burst of flavor. After soaking the raspberries and/or mandarin oranges in the vodka, one of Grand Woods' bartenders pours the mixture into a martini glass and serves it over ice.

For those desiring tartness over sweetness, the raspberry Woodstini is recommended, while the orange version draws those with more of a sweet tooth. The fruity flavor of the Woodstini largely masks the bite of the vodka and makes the drink especially "dangerous," according to Megan Franko, manager and bartender at the Woods.

Since the opening of the Grand Woods Lounge, the Woodstini has triumphed as the signature cocktail, especially during the spring and summer months.

"When spring and summer comes, people seem to really enjoy it," Franko said.

Whether the appeal stems from the vodka-soaked fruit, ice-chilled liquor, or transparent orange or red hue, the Woodstini definitely makes for a popular, cheery, outdoor drink.

The Woodstini is available year-round at Grand Woods Lounge, located at 77 Grandville Ave SW in Grand Rapids, for $7, or $6 during happy hour from 2-6 p.m. (616) 451-4300, woodslounge.com.