23 Colorful Easter Cocktails To Match All Those Dyed Eggs
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As much as we love a classic mimosa, Easter cocktails can put a little more color and fun into every activity, from the egg hunt to Easter brunch. From fancy Bridgerton-inspired drinks to healthy spring sips that even the kids can imbibe, these 25 Easter cocktails are tasty enough to drink year-round!
Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail
Grab a cocktail that boasts tons of flavor *and* is bright enough to match your Easter outfit! In addition to the blood orange, this recipe has thyme and lime juice for a drink that you'll want to make every Sunday. (via Brit + Co)
Citrus Rosé Sangria
Citrus fruits are the epitome of spring, which is why this sangria makes the best Easter cocktails. It makes a huge batch so you can supply drinks for a larger crowd! (via Brit + Co)
Rosé Adult Otter Pop
We're pretty sure these floral frozen pops are the literal definition of spring. Featuring rosé, lavender, and rosemary, they're a great take on Easter cocktails if it's getting warmer where you live. (via Brit + Co)
Classic Paloma
Some tequila will surely amp your Easter cocktails up! Try a new fruity drink by whipping up our fresh Paloma recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Cadbury Easter Cocktail
Put your Easter basket to good use by adding Cadbury creme eggs to this boozy mix of chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla vodka. We'll be wanting refills on this one! (via Brit + Co)
Sunshine Juice
If you're looking for a mocktail that everyone can enjoy this Easter, this vitamin C recipe will give you some extra energy. Since there's no alcohol in it, you can also add it to your Easter dinner table for everyone to enjoy! (via Brit + Co)
Pamplemousse La Croix and Lavender Mocktail
Grapefruit might be a winter fruit, but mix this La Croix with some lavender, and you've got yourself a very spring-appropriate sip. This is a great way to let the littles feel like they're a part of the Easter brunch festivities! (via Brit + Co)
Palm Springs Paloma
This juicy yet spicy Paloma is perfect for spring. To make it, shake 1.5 oz Tequila Reposado, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz Cointreau, and 0.5 oz blue agave over ice. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with fresh jalapeño slices! (via 818 Tequila)
Lavender Margarita from Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar
This lovely lavender margarita brings the color to Easter cocktails. To make it, shake 2-3 tablespoons of lavender syrup, 1 oz tequila, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz Controy over ice before straining into a glass and topping with an edible flower! (viaRosewood San Miguel de Allende)
Ube Fizz
Listen up, Peeps! This fresh Easter cocktail is fitted with ube flavors for something a little different, but still sweet. To make it, shake 1 ½ parts Skrewball whiskey, 1 ½ parts ube cream (canned sweetened condensed milk with ube), 1 part pineapple juice, and ½ parts lemon juice over ice. Strain into a glass with light ice and top with club soda. The final touch is placing a Peeps chick on top! (via Skrewball Whiskey)
BACARDÍ Blueberry Lime Mojito
Bring on the berry! To make this mojito, muddle a small handful of blueberries and a few mint leaves in a highball glass. Then, add ice,1.5 oz lime rum, and 4 oz Bacardí Lime & Soda Real Rum Cocktail before garnishing with a lime wheel. (via Bacardí)
Light & Stormy
This elixir goes wonderfully with ginger beer for a light flavor that's perfect for bright and sunny spring days. (via Three Spirit Drinks)
Non-Alcoholic Ritual Zero Proof Azalea
This Easter mocktail is big on lemon and pineapple flavors. To make it, shake 2 oz gin alternative (like the Ritual Zero Proof gin alternative), 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1 spoonful of grenadine over ice, strain, then enjoy! (via Ritual Zero Proof)
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Easter is full of all kinds of creamy treats (we're looking at you, Cadbury eggs!), so it only makes sense you'd want to pair them with a creamy drink! This mojito has tons of citrus flavor that will carry you into summer. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Coco Bunny
This slushy Easter cocktail is topped with Peeps for full effect! To make it, blend 2 oz rum, a handful of raspberries, ½ oz Coco Lopez, 1 oz pineapple juice, and 1 oz coconut milk in a blender with ice. Pour into your fave glass and garnish with Peeps! Bunnies or chicks, you'll devour this sip. (via Kōloa Rum Company)
Jelly Beanz Cocktail
Put that leftover Easter candy to good use with these jelly bean-inspired Easter cocktails! To make the recipe, blend 1 ½ parts Skrewball whiskey, 2 parts Coolwhip, 1 ½ parts raspberry jelly, 2 parts lemon-lime soda, and 5 parts ice in a blender. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with jelly beans! (via Skrewball Whiskey)
Bacardí Cuatro Smash
This smashing Easter cocktail is balanced nicely between fruity and floral. To make it, shake 1.5 oz rum (like Bacardí Añejo Cuatro), 1 oz St-Germain, and 1 oz ruby red grapefruit juice over ice. Strain into a glass, then top off the mixture with tonic water. Garniish with a grapefruit peel and mint sprig to round out the flavors! (via Bacardí)
Minted Orange and Strawberry Coolers
Strawberries are finally back in season, and we're planning on making *all* the strawberry recipes, including these coolers. Combine strawberry puree and orange juice to achieve pastel perfection, then top with mint leaves and rose petals. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Image courtesy of Kōloa Rum Company
Strawberry Garden
Gotta love a pitcher cocktail! To make this refreshing mix, muddle half a cucumber and a handful of strawberries in a pitcher with 8-10 oz Koloa Kauai White Rum and 2 sage leaves. Next, add 20 oz lemonade and 4 oz triple sec. Add some more cucumber slices and strawberries for garnish, and get to sippin' on some mighty-fine Easter cocktails. (via Kōloa Rum Company)
Mardi Gras O.F.
The lemon balm and valerian root found in the Three Spirit's Nightcap included in this recipe make it a great option for anyone looking for a calming cocktail. Plus, it's super easy to make, which also alleviates some stress! (via Three Spirit Drinks)
Blueberry Lavender Fizz
Make these Bridgerton-inspired cocktails for Easter, and then make them again for all your spring brunches! The lemon, blueberry, and lavender combo is almost too good to be true. (via The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook)
A Rose Gulab
These delicious Easter cocktails bring florals forward in every sip. To make them, shake 1.5 oz Ketel One vodka, 0.75 oz pomegranate syrup, and 0.75 oz lemon juice over ice before straining into a glass and garnishing with rose petals. (via Byblos Miami)
Strawberry Chamomile Paloma
We know we already have one strawberry drink on this list, but you can never have too many! The chamomile in this recipe will totally calm you down and make for a nice floral complement to the tart berries. (via Half Baked Harvest)
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Chloe Williams serves as B+C’s Entertainment Editor and resident Taylor Swift expert. Whether she’s writing a movie review or interviewing the stars of the latest hit show, Chloe loves exploring why stories inspire us. You can see her work published in BuzzFeed, Coastal Review, and North Beach Sun. When she’s not writing, Chloe’s probably watching a Marvel movie with a cherry coke or texting her sister about the latest celebrity news. Say hi at @thechloewilliams on Insta and @popculturechlo on Twitter!