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Easter is a time to gather together with friends and/or family. While some start the day in church, many others will enjoy a libation while celebrating. The holiday is behind Mardi Gras, Christmas, Black Friday and St. Patrick’s day as a drinking holiday. But why not add a little something boozy and colorful to the day’s agenda. All of these pairs well with eggs and candy. Here are some fun and easy Easter cocktails!
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The Lent Buster
Lent is a 40 day season commonly practiced by giving up something beloved (drinking, chocolate, social media) as a sign of faith and sacrifice. This cocktail was created by at the 5 Point Cafe in Seattle, Washington. Mixologist Sean Dunlap wanted something festive, fun and smooth. Regular patron Dan Luczkiewicz said the only thing wrong with this drink it is delicious and you want another! Cafe owner David Meinert agrees and it will be featured at the famed dive bar during the holiday.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila perhaps a blanco
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of cranberry
Create
- Add add to a highball glass
- Pour in tequila and pineapple juice
- And a splash of cranberry juice for color
- Stir and enjoy!
The Peep-a-lious
Peeps are iconic to Easter since the Just Born company premiered the colorful confection in the 1950s. Why not combine a classic with vodka and make it even more enjoyable. Consider reviving a childhood tradition but instead of dying eggs, you color champagne.
Ingredients
Create
- Put ice in a highball glass
- Combine first three ingredients in a glass and stir
- Garnish the side of the glass with a blue peep
Colorful Mimosas
The favorite drinks of brunches, mornings and early day drinking. Festive, fun and flavorful – mimosas. Consider reviving a childhood tradition but instead of dying eggs, you color champagne.
Ingredients
- Chilled champagne or prosecco
- Juices – consider Ruby Red Grapefruit, Mango, or Guava
Create
- Pour the chilled bubbles into a champagne flute
- Add enough juice to add color and a whisper of flavor
- Drink and enjoy
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Hot Boozy Bunny
Easter celebrates spring, but the weather doesn’t always contribute to the fun atmosphere. Here is a simple cocktail at anytime of day. It is fun and can bring back a sense of childlike wonder with the big marshmallow!
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- 1-1.5 oz. of Baileys, Frangelico, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Whiskey
- 1 big marshmallow
Create
- Whisk the sugar and cocoa powder together in a small saucepan
- Add the milk and whisk the mixture over medium-low to medium heat until the sugar and cocoa are dissolved and the hot chocolate is heated through
- pour into a mug
- Add shot of alcohol
- Top with the big marshmallow!
May these spring cocktails put you in a blooming good mood.
