40 Easter Cocktails to Make This Spring

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40 Easter Cocktails to Make This Spring1/40 Spiked Lemonade 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spiked Lemonade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin This bright and sunny Easter cocktail tastes fantastic for brunch or lunch. Make sure to reserve some of the freshly squeezed lemonade for the no-proof crowd and kids at the table. 2/40

Strawberry Mimosa 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make refreshing strawberry mimosas friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for the champagne. —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois This vibrant mimosa recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Simply blend fresh strawberries with a bit of orange juice, then pour the puree into decorative glasses and top with the best champagne for mimosas (or another sparkling wine). The

combo makes an easy springtime refresher and a perfect Easter cocktail

combo makes an easy springtime refresher and a perfect Easter cocktail. 3/40 Bunny Mary Test Kitchen Approved Bunny Mary Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 10 min Servings 1 cocktail Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A Bunny Mary, which replaces tomato juice with carrot juice, is a springtime twist on a classic Bloody Mary cocktail. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin This Easter-themed Bloody Mary is a fun change of pace, especially if you don’t love tomato juice. The cocktail gets its sweet edge from carrot juice, but it’s still nice and spiced thanks to

the addition of hot pepper sauce and smoked paprika

the addition of hot pepper sauce and smoked paprika. To make it a zero-proof mocktail, just leave out the vodka. 4/40 Sparkling Peach Bellinis 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Roasting the peaches gives them a deeper, caramelized flavor for the puree. When it comes time to add the sparkle, you can use champagne or any

nonalcoholic sparkling cider

nonalcoholic sparkling cider. 5/40 French 75 Test Kitchen Approved French 75 Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Meet your new celebration drink, the French 75. The combination of gin, lemon, simple syrup and a splash of bubbles is elegant and beautiful yet packs a punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and bubbly champagne create an elegant combination that will be welcomed at the Easter table. The original version had a powerful kick; this version uses less gin.

If cranberries feel too Christmas-themed, feel free to use another type

6/40 Champagne Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This champagne punch, served at my wedding, continues to this day to be the elegant drink we serve at special events. —Anita Geoghagan, Woodstock, Georgia When you need to serve a crowd, this pretty punch is all you need. The drink itself is delicious, but the frozen ring studded with orange slices and cranberries really steals the show. If cranberries feel too Christmas-themed, feel free to use another type

I think this is pretty darned close!

of berry. 7/40 Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was in my early 20s, I went on a Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean. I fell for the frozen strawberry daiquiris on board, so I wanted to come up with my own version when I got home. I think this is pretty darned close! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, WI This frozen strawberry daiquiri will add a festive touch to any Easter celebration. While this

recipe calls for frozen limeade concentrate, you can use frozen lemonade concentrate instead if that’s what you have on hand. 8/40 Lemon Drop Martini 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pucker up for this sweet-tart sipper made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, vodka and Triple Sec. Go for the optional sugared rim—it makes the Lemon Drop taste even more like the classic hard candy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Sweet-tart lemon desserts are perfect for spring celebrations, so this

dessert-like cocktail will fit right in

dessert-like cocktail will fit right in. If the drink is too tart for your liking, simply add extra simple syrup. 9/40 Cucumber Gin Smash Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It doesn’t get more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top yours off with lemon-lime soda instead of club soda. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Basil and cucumber combine with gin’s botanical character to create a refreshing Easter cocktail. It’s a good

It’s very refreshing!

complement to Easter entrees and pairs exceptionally well with side salad recipes. 10/40 Coconut Margarita Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take your cocktail to the tropics with this coconut margarita. It’s very refreshing! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Cream of coconut adds just enough sweetness to this margarita without overpowering the other ingredients. For Easter, try adding a coconut rim to give it a fuzzy cottontail appearance. 11/40 Old-Fashioned Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min

A spear of Luxardo cherries makes an appealing garnish

Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to beat a classic cocktail like the old-fashioned. A spear of Luxardo cherries makes an appealing garnish. —Caroline Stanko, Milwaukee, Wisconsin An old-fashioned cocktail is a timeless classic that works in any season (and for any holiday). With its subtle sweetness, a dash of bitters and a bright twist of orange, it’s as refreshing as it is sophisticated. If you prefer brandy to whiskey, try making a brandy old-fashioned. 12/40 Aperol Spritz Test Kitchen Approved Aperol Spritz Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time

5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An Italian classic, this cocktail is light, refreshing and packed with citrusy orange notes from Aperol. The drink’s bitterness is well-balanced with the combination of bubbly club soda and sweet prosecco, creating an enjoyable sip. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin For me, the Aperol spritz is all about the return of warm weather! It’s so light and refreshing that this fun and fizzy sipper has become my go-to brunch cocktail. Plus, you can make it with just three simple ingredients: Prosecco, Aperol and club soda. 13/40

The drinks will be ready when guests arrive for your Easter celebration

Sidecar 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Welcome summer with this sidecar drink recipe. Treat yourself to this sunny delight on a warm day.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen This citrusy easy mixed drink can be made in batches, if you like. Just multiply the measurements by the number of people you’re serving and mix up a large pitcher. The drinks will be ready when guests arrive for your Easter celebration. 14/40 Planter’s Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

A dash or two of bitters is sometimes added to this classic tropical cocktail

SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like your Planter’s Punch on the sweet side, add a splash of simple syrup to the shaker. A dash or two of bitters is sometimes added to this classic tropical cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This cocktail is equal parts beautiful and delicious. The mix of rum, pineapple juice and grenadine can run a little sweet, so top the cocktail with club soda to tame it. 15/40 Blueberry Lime Slush 1 Review

My husband’s family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays

Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in winter and summer, when blueberries are in season. —Rebecca Bratsman, Tacoma, Washington Blueberries come into season just in time for Easter, and this slushy cocktail is a stunning addition to any spring celebration. It’s light, refreshing and endlessly sippable. 16/40 Mint Julep 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill

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