There are plenty of different ways to celebrate Easter and the spring season. And if one of your celebrations involves themed cocktails, then you’re in luck! A cocktail or mocktail adds a fun and delicious twist to any party, whether it’s a smaller gathering or a large event. So, check out these recipes if you’re looking for some festive inspiration. Here are the best easy Easter cocktails to try out.
See also: Easy Easter Themed Snacks You Can Make At Home
White Rabbit
- 25ml gin
- 25ml amaretto
- 50ml double cream
- 1 tsp lemon curd
- 1 tsp honey
- edible flowers for garnish
This smooth and delicate cocktail is perfect for Easter events. Mix the gin, amaretto, double cream, lemon curd and honey in a mixer with ice. Shake well, and then strain into cocktail glasses and top with flowers.
Peeptini
- 50ml marshmallow vodka
- 50ml heavy cream
- 25ml vanilla syrup
- Peeps marshmallows for garnish
For a candy-sweet option, look no further than the Peeptini. Mix vodka, cream and syrup in a shaker. Shake with ice until blended, then strain into martini glasses. Add the Peeps to the rim of the glass to complete the drink.
Bee’s Knees
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml honey syrup
- curled lemon peel for garnish
This Prohibition-era cocktail is sure to make a splash. It’s springy, light, and most importantly, delicious. Mix your gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker. Strain, then garnish with your strip of lemon zest.
Mint Tulip
- 25ml elderflower liqueur
- 25ml sloe gin
- 50ml cranberry juice
- 25ml lemon juice
- mint leaves for garnish
A play on the classic Mint Julep, the Mint Tulip is a pinker, fruity and floral version. Pour the liqueur, gin, cranberry and lemon juice into your shaker. Then, shake well, and pour into glasses of your choice. Add the mint leaves for garnish (and added flavour).
Mudslide
- 25ml coffee liqueur
- 25ml Baileys
- 25 ml vodka
- 50ml heavy cream
- Chocolate bar
Whether you prefer eggs or rabbit candy, another classic Easter flavour is the taste of chocolate. And the perfect way to capture this in drink form is the mudslide. Combine coffee liqueur, Baileys, vodka and cream in a mixer and shake until blended. Strain into cocktail glasses, and then use a cheese grater over the top with the chocolate bar to create a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for garnish.
See also: Best Vegan Chocolate To Get Your Hands On This Easter
