Serve up some festive Easter Cocktails at your holiday gathering this year! From classic to creative, these beverages are packed with spring flavors.
Your ultimate guide to Easter cocktails
Let’s talk Easter. This pastel party is a bit hard to keep track of, with the dates varying from late March to the end of April. Whenever the date, I love that it brings plenty of opportunity. Plan a delicious Easter brunch or spend supper with lots of tasty Easter drinks to match the menu and the guest list.
Beverages for Easter Sunday are fun, colorful and full of fresh flavor to serve as an unofficial welcome to spring. From mint to berries and champagne to chocolate, there are so many different flavor profiles to fit every celebration. There’s definitely something here to impress your guests!
Quick tips for hosting any Easter celebration
Holidays can get a bit hectic, especially if everyone gets hyped up on jellybeans before the meal! I always like to have a spa water on the table to encourage everyone to stay hydrated. This simple touch looks and tastes great and is such a step up from a pitcher of normal water. Strawberry water would be the perfect spring touch for Easter!
A drink station is another way to calm the chaos. For brunch, a mimosa bar or bloody mary bar offers guests the chance to mix their own drink and saves you from getting stuck playing bartender. Plenty of drinks on this list can be set up in a bar, too — set out the ingredients for easy serving. You could include a recipe card as well in case anyone is looking for some guidance.
All drinks for a holiday deserve to be dressed up, IMO. Themed garnishes like Easter candies, fresh fruit and herb sprigs can add color and flavor to the table. Flower ice cubes would be a nice touch in both cocktails and mocktails. They’re an easy way to instantly add elegance and color. Most importantly, have fun with it!
Don’t forget the decorations! I love to make natural egg dyes or these gold marbled eggs to complete the table at my Easter celebration.
What to serve with Easter cocktails
Your Easter menu can vary greatly depending on the time of your celebration.
A batch of orange poppy seed muffins or sweet blueberry muffins is a great way to start off an Easter egg hunt. For brunch, enjoy shakshuka eggs benedict or some cat head biscuits alongside your favorite breakfast casserole.
I’m all about the idea of simplifying the holidays and this sheet pan Easter dinner with ham looks like a definite winner for an evening occasion. Some fresh Easter fruit salad is a delicious side dish too.
Heavy appetizers are always another great option. Something like baked brie with honey can complement a meal, or add spinach artichoke dip and bruschetta pinwheels to make a meal all its own.
When you’re ready to finish up the meal, you can enjoy some adorable bird nest cookies, tangy lemon bars, crunchy easter candy bark or a cute little mini carrot cake.
The best Easter cocktails
From classic to creative, there’s a little bit of everything on this list.
For those that are underage or prefer a non-alcoholic drink, mocktails are a great option! These booze-free beverages are tasty and beautiful, allowing everyone to participate in the festivities.
I hope you find the perfect cocktails for your crowd on this list to enjoy while they sift through their Easter baskets, wait out the Easter Egg hunts or enjoy a big brunch or Easter feast.
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