8 Awesome Cocktails To Try This Easter

Easter is the perfect time to experiment with refreshing, bubbly cocktails. Springtime is breaking away from the hibernating winters, and changing into comfortable shorts and tank tops. So why not let your drinks bring out the spirit of the outdoor egg hunt? Keeping the traditions alive, we have included all the elements of budding summer fruits and flavors. Whether you want to host a homely brunch or an outdoor game event, we have got you covered.

Paint your Easter brunches and evening dinners with these spring-themed cocktails that are so refreshing, it will feel like a never-ending cocktail hour. Here are some colorful cocktails to try this Easter which will resurrect your faith in your mixology skills!

Cocktail Recipes To Try This Easter

1. Fizzy Apricot
2. Ginger Peach Soda
3. Basil Bourbon Lemonade
4. Hugo Spritz
5. Grapefruit & Rosemary Mimosa
6. Rhubarb Fix
7. Pomegranate Thyme Spritz
8. Cucumber Mint Mojito

1. Fizzy Apricot

This cocktail is what it means to be simple and yet classy. Fizzy Apricot is a creative take on mimosas, but offers a refreshing and chilled easter cocktail. The simplicity of this cocktail lets you play around with the proportions. So, if you’re looking for a sour branded cocktail, just increase the lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. sparkling water
• 2 ½ oz. apricot brandy (or apricot liqueur)
• ¾ oz. lemon juice

How To Make Fizzy Apricot

1. Use a cocktail shaker to mix apricot brandy and lemon juice with ice.
2. Add ice to the glass and strain the mix on top.
3. Top it with sparkling water.
4. You can use lemon wedges to garnish. Now you got a sleek-looking cocktail!

2. Ginger Peach Soda

Have you seen those videos where they make cocktails in a bucket? It can probably serve ten glasses at once. That is what you can do with a Ginger Peach Soda cocktail. The measurements are easy to multiply and you can never mess up.

Usually served in highball glasses, this cocktail is firm about quenching that thirst during a hot summer day. This sweet and spicy drink pairs perfectly with grilled chicken and cheesy dish options.

Ingredients

• 68 oz. Sprite
• 2 oz. sugar
• 2 tbsp. minced ginger
• 2 ripe peaches, thin slices
• Handful mint leaves

How To Make Ginger Peach Soda

1. Muddle sugar, ginger, and mint leaves together and place in a large pitcher.
2. Add sprite and ice. Stir well.
3. Serve in ice-filled highball glasses. Your refresher drink is ready!

Also Read: Spicy Cocktails You Can Make At Home To Warm Up Your Winter

3. Basil Bourbon Lemonade

Lemons have such a spring vibe! This cocktail provides a refreshing flair to a warm summer day. And if you’re planning a day out in the sun, this one can really elevate your mood and keep you pushing through the sweaty noon air.

Basil Bourbon Lemonade is made mainly of bourbon, but if that’s not your thing, you can swap it with your favorite whiskey as well. Gin may also do the trick. In fact, it could complement the lemon and basil base very well. Try them all!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz. bourbon
• 8 oz. premade lemonade
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Basil leaves for garnish

How To Make Basil Bourbon Lemonade

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Clap, clap, clap the basil leaves, and place them in the glass.
3. Add the bourbon and lemonade to the glass.
4. Stir it around a little and serve!

Also Read: Best Bourbon Whiskey Brands In India

4. Hugo Spritz

This is something you can make serve by the pitcher. This refreshing drink is a mixture of mint, lime, classic syrup, prosecco, and sparkling water. It’s refreshing and light, so it goes perfectly after a game of easter egg hunt or even an outdoor brunch.

You can be creative and make mint ice cubes to add to the pitcher. If the look of mint-induced Hugo Spritz doesn’t put you in a summertime mood, then we don’t know what will!

Ingredients

• 4 oz. prosecco
• 1 oz. soda water
• ½ oz. St. Germain
• 1 sprig mint
• Lemon wheels and mint for garnish

How To Make Hugo Spritz

1. Combine St. Germain and mint by carefully mulling it in a wine glass.
2. Add ice, prosecco, and soda water to the glass and stir carefully.
3. Garnish with mint and lemon wheels.

5. Grapefruit & Rosemary Mimosa

A little bit of bitter grapefruit at the heart, a little bit of savory rosemary by its side. A little bit of lemon drops all this drink needs, a little bit of orange-pink is all you will see. Sing along to Mambo No. 5 (this mimosa version) to make this amazing cocktail.

Don’t be scared to add good amounts of rosemary because it really adds a twist to the traditional grapefruit mimosa. It goes well with a spring platter board.

Ingredients

For Rosemary syrup:

• 4 oz. water
• 4 oz. sugar
• 3 rosemary sprigs

For mimosa:

• 1 bottle of dry champagne
• 8 oz. grapefruit juice (unsweetened)
• 2 oz. grapefruit white balsamic vinegar

How To Make Grapefruit & Rosemary Mimosa

1. In a saucepan, boil water with sugar and rosemary sprigs. Use medium-heat and stir till the sugar dissolves.
2. Take it off the heat and remove the rosemary springs. You can store this syrup for one month in the fridge.
3. Add about 2 spoons of rosemary syrup and 2 spoons of vinegar in each glass.
4. Top the glass with champagne and garnish with a rosemary sprig. It looks so aesthetic!

6. Rhubarb Fix

Sherry, sherry, lady! This cocktail is a glamorous jazz singer during a lazy Sunday brunch. She is definitely going to liven up the occasion. Rhubarb Fix depends on the beautiful blend between sherry and Rhubarb syrup. Homage to the name itself, this drink is going to be your fix for the afternoon (or night).

Ingredients

• 1 oz. sherry (preferably manzanilla sherry)
• 1 ½ oz. gin
• ½ oz. lemon juice
• ¾ oz. rhubarb syrup
• Crushed mint leaves for garnish

How To Make Rhubarb Fix

1. Add sherry, gin, lemon juice, and rhubarb syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add and shake well. The shaker will feel chilled.
3. Pour the mix into an ice-filled glass and garnish with mint leaves.

7. Pomegranate Thyme Spritz

Pomegranates look like rubies from nature. A fruit that relates to the Greek goddess, Aphrodite needs a drink that really compliments her persona. This drink perfectly captures the essence of this goddess.

The pomegranate shows a sweet nature while the thyme adds a savory personality. This recipe makes 4 glasses.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. vodka
• 6 oz. orange juice
• 4 oz. pomegranate-thyme syrup (Recipe added below)
• 1 bottle of prosecco or sparkling wine
• Pomegranate, orange wedges, and thyme sprigs for garnish

How To Make Pomegranate Thyme Spritz

1. In a saucepan, combine 4 oz. sugar with 4 oz. pomegranate juice.
2. Add 6 sprigs of thyme and heat the mixture over medium heat. The sugar should melt without burning.
3. Switch off the gas and let it cool once the liquid has thickened.
4. Strain the liquid and store it in a jar.
5. Use this mixture and add vodka and orange juice in a pitcher.
6. Add ice and mix well.
7. Add sparkling wine on top and stir till it’s all the same color.
8. While serving, garnish with thyme sprigs, pomegranate, and orange wedges.
9. Click photos and upload them on Pinterest!

Also Read: 7 Best Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipes

8. Cucumber Mint Mojitos

This cocktail is the epitome of relaxation in a glass. Mint Mojitos are one of the classics when it comes to spring-time cocktails. But why stop there? The cucumber proves to be a favorable addition to the drink and greatly accents the lemon flavor.

Quick presentation tip: Use a peeler to slice cucumber into thin, elongated strips. While preparing the drink, place them on the inside of the glass. When you pour the drink, it will look like swimming snakes!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz. white rum
• 1 oz. lime juice
• ½ oz. simple syrup
• 2 oz. lime flavored sparkling water
• ½ cucumber crushed
• Sliced cucumber for garnish

How To Make Cucumber Mint Mojitos

1. Add crushed cucumber, lime juice, white rum, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Add cucumber slices to garnish the amazing drink!

Also Read: Mojito Recipe Variations

Summing Up

Whether you are hosting a low-key Easter party or an outdoor brunch, these drinks are going to be your companion. Like Jesus turned water into wine, it’s up to you to be creative and turn boring cocktails into photo-worthy spring drinks. Don’t be a spoilsport. Serve them by the pitcher! Who doesn’t love bottomless brunches?

FAQs

What Should You Drink On Easter Sunday?

You should drink wine on Easter Sunday. You can also indulge in wine cocktails. This represents the event when Jesus turned water into wine.

What Are 3 Common Cocktails?

The top 3 common cocktails are 1. Moscow Mule, 2. Negroni, and 3. Mojito. Others include Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Margarita.

Is It OK to Drink On Easter?

Yes, alcohol is not restricted on Easter. Traditionally, the festival of Lent ends at midnight on Holy Saturday. So, Easter Sunday doesn’t come under any restrictions.

What Is Usually Eaten During Easter?

Lamb and other meat roasts are common during Easter. Ham and hot cross buns are also consumed during this festival.

What Wine Do People Drink On Easter?

Usually, sparkling wine is consumed on Easter. This wine serves as a good refresher during an easter brunch and pairs well with cocktail mixers.

What Is The No 1 Cocktail In The World?

Old Fashioned was ranked to be the No. 1 cocktail in the world. It is also the most popular and commonly consumed drink.