Easter Cocktails

You know what’s funny about Easter drink recipes? Most of them are either disgustingly sweet or look like they belong in a kid’s chemistry set. 

Last Easter, I was stuck making drinks for a family brunch where half the guests wanted something festive and the other half wanted something that didn’t taste like liquid candy. 

After some trial and error (and maybe one too many taste tests), I figured out how to make spring Easter cocktails that actually work. So, here I am about to share everything you need to know about easter cocktails. 

Best Easter Cocktails for Brunch

Here’s the thing about Easter brunch drinks – they need to work at 11 AM without making everyone feel like they’re day-drinking (even though they totally are). These colorful Easter cocktails hit that sweet spot between festive and functional.

The Spring Garden Gimlet

For a long time, this has been my go-to easter cocktail because of its spring flavor. Due to the fresh herb mixed with it, this cocktail speaks the seasonal vibe. With gin, fresh cucumber, and mint, you can make this drink within a short period of time. Therefore, this can be the best choice for your brunch. 

Carrot Cake Martini

Your easter celebration can be one step further with this exciting vodka. And this drink has a combination of vanilla vodka and amaretto that tastes like carrot cake. If you like your drink a bit sweet, this is also a great choice for easter. 

Lavender Lemon Drop

This is another good choice for your easter brunch. Adding simple lavender syrup to your classic lemon drop, and enjoy the best possible combo for your easter morning. This elegant drink does not require adding any sugar, so you can get the best taste out of it. 

Easy Easter Cocktails to Make at Home

The beauty of these refreshing Easter drinks is that you don’t need a fully stocked bar or fancy equipment. Just basic ingredients and a little planning.

Strawberry Basil Smash

This springtime cocktail is impossible to mess up and tastes like you know what you’re doing.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 4-5 fresh strawberries
• 6-8 basil leaves
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Club soda

Instructions

1. Muddle strawberries and basil in your shaker – don’t destroy them, just bruise them enough to release the flavors. 
2. Add bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake it hard for about 15 seconds. 
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and top with club soda. 
4. Garnish with a basil sprig and a strawberry. The muddled fruit makes it look rustic and festive, and the basil adds this unexpected herbal note that makes people ask what’s in it.

Peach Bellini Pitcher

Perfect for Easter party drinks when you need to serve a crowd without losing your mind.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle prosecco (chilled)
• 2 cups peach puree (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• Fresh peach slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine peach puree and simple syrup in a large pitcher. 
2. Slowly add the prosecco, stirring gently – you don’t want to kill all the bubbles. 
3. Serve immediately in champagne flutes with a peach slice. 
4. The key is making this right before serving, so it doesn’t go flat. 
5. You can prepare the peach puree mixture hours ahead; just add the Prosecco when guests arrive. 
6. It’s elegant, it’s easy, and it feeds a crowd without breaking a sweat.

Tips for Serving Easter Drinks

After hosting more Easter brunches than I care to count, here’s what works when you’re trying to keep everyone happy and slightly buzzed.

Plan Your Ice Strategy

You need way more ice than you think. Make extra ice cubes the night before and store them in bags. Nothing kills the Easter vibe like warm drinks because you ran out of ice at 11 AM. If you’re making muddled drinks, you’ll go through ice even faster.

Pre-Batch What You Can

Simple syrups, fruit purees, and garnish prep can all be done the day before. Your Easter morning self will thank you when you’re not frantically muddling herbs while guests are arriving. Cut your fruit, make your syrups, and have everything measured out in little containers like a cooking show.

Have a Non-Alcoholic Option

Not everyone wants to drink at brunch, and kids need something festive too. Sparkling water with fruit purees and fresh herbs gives you the same flavors without the alcohol. Use the same garnishes and glassware – presentation matters just as much for the sober crowd.

Garnish Game

Fresh herbs, edible flowers, and fruit make everything look more Easter-y without food coloring. Hit up the farmers market the day before for the best stuff. A sprig of mint or a slice of fruit instantly makes any drink look like you put thought into it.

Glassware Matters

You don’t need fancy glasses, but having the right shape makes a difference. Champagne flutes for fizzy drinks, rocks glasses for spirit-forward cocktails, and coupes for everything else. If you don’t have enough proper glasses, hit up thrift stores – mismatched vintage glasses actually look more charming than plastic cups.

Conclusion

Easter is all about celebration. So, celebrate with this beautiful choice of cocktails that taste and look good. Also, now you have multiple choices of cocktails to make at home, along with the non-alcoholic version. Therefore, it can be enjoyable for the entire party, whether it’s kids or adults.