6 essential Cocktails for your Easter Party
The spring weather that fills the city with beautiful colors brings a festive mood to life. Easter eggs in vibrant colors will fill you with joy. There is so much to think about to get the party started like Invitation Gifts, food and drinks menu, decorations etc. This year try these simple drink recipes that will make an amazing drink to serve at your party without taking much of your time.
- Rose Bluebonnets cocktail: This is a peculiar combination of mixing the strong flavor of bourbon with a sweet hint of rose that makes it amazing. A whiskey cocktail as this is a true beauty that makes it the right combination of boozy and refreshingly sweet. The floral syrup flavor makes it ideal to enjoy the Easter spirit with a simple recipe.
Source: https://helloglow.co/rose-rose-bourbon-cocktail/
What you need:
1.3 tablespoons of grapefruit juice
2.1 ounces of rose wine
3.2 ounces of scotch whiskey [ like Dalmore]
4.Sparkling water or soda
5.1 teaspoon of rose syrup
6.½ tablespoon of lemon juice
7.Grapefruit slices for garnishing
How to prepare:
- In a mason jar or bowl mix all the ingredients together along with ice cubes.
- Top the drink with sparkling water or soda and garnish with the fruit slices.
2.Lavender and Bruleed Grapefruit Greyhound: This should be the first choice of drink for any adult only brunch or Easter dinner. The cocktail is an elegant choice of drink. It has a fresh flavor of lavender along with a citrusy touch that makes it a worthy drink to cherish.
Source: https://www.thegooddrink.com/easter-brunch-cocktail-lavender-grapefruit/
What you need:
1.5 dried culinary lavender leaves
2.2 ounces of vodka
3.Cheesecloth
4.1 cup of sugar
5.Grapefruit slices
6.5 ounces of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
How to prepare:
- Start by preparing the lavender infused vodka which will be the base for this drink. In a mason jar add the lavender and vodka together.
- Cover this and let it sit for at least 5 hours.
3.Strain using a mesh sieve with cheesecloth and use this to prepare your cocktail.
- Prepare the caramelized grapefruit by sprinkling the slices with sugar and place them in a broiler. Broil till sugar bubbles and edges blacken and remove from the oven.
- In a cocktail glass add 2 ounces of the infused vodka, ice cubes, fresh grapefruit juice and garnish with lavender and caramelized grapefruit slices and serve.
- Lawless Liter: This gorgeous yellow cocktail is a great drink to bring everyone to the party mood. The drink is full of a fruity and distinct combination of flavors and this is also a quick recipe to prepare. The drink will leave a deep flavor in your mouth for a long time.
Source:Liquor.com
What you need:
1.4 ounces of velvet falernum
2.12 ounces of lime juice
3.16 ounces of chilled water
4.Peychaud’s Bitters
5.1 liter of Patron silver
6.4 ounces of Agave nectar
7.4 ounces of Chartreuse
How to prepare:
- In a pitcher mix all the ingredients together
- Strain the drink using a funnel into a bowl.
3.Refrigerate before you serve
4.Tart Cherry Margaritas: There is no party that is complete without a little margarita to kick up the spirit. This is a fruity margarita recipe that is sweet and punchy and will make a great party drink. The sour lime and the cherry juice makes an amazing combo.
Source: http://www.arismenu.com/tart-cherry-margaritas/
What you need:
1.1 ounce of triple sec
2.3 cups of tart cherry juice
3.4 ounces of tequila, like Carmessi tequila
4.1 ounce of fresh lime juice
5.½ ounce of simple syrup
How to prepare:
- In a large pitcher add all the ingredients and mix them together.
- Add ice, shake and pour into a glass to serve.
Try it: For a healthy alternative like quinoa Tesco, substitute the simple syrup with maple syrup or honey.
5.Hpnotiq Breeze: The vibrant sea blue color of the drink makes it a sexy drink to present at an Easter party. The drink mixes the fruity flavor of pineapple juice with Malibu Coconut rum which is a unique blend of tropical fruit flavors.
Source: https://mixthatdrink.com/hpnotiq-breeze/
What you need:
1.1 ounce Malibu Coconut Rum
- 2-ounce pineapple juice
3.2 ounces of Hypnotiq
How to prepare:
- In a cocktail shaker mix all the ingredients together.
- Add some ice into a whiskey glass and strain this drink into it.
Try it: Alternatively, you can eliminate the Coconut flavor by substituting the rum with dusse to make an exciting cocktail to serve.
- Cadbury Crème Egg Cocktail: Easter is a time to enjoy with family and friends and there is no better way to do it without the right amount of chocolate to add to your meal. Instead of simple chocolates try a fascinating Cadbury Crème Egg cocktail which will be a drink and dessert together.
Source: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/cadbury-creme-egg/
What you need:
1.1 ounce of heavy cream
2.½ ounce of Yellow Chartreuse
3.½ ounce White crème de cacao
4.2 ounces of vanilla vodka
5.Cadbury Crème Mini egg
6.Shaved dark chocolate
How to prepare:
- Shave the dark chocolate and melt it. Rim the edge of the cocktail glass with this chocolate and a little sugar if you wish.
- In a shaker add vodka, crème de cacao, and cream along with some ice.
- Strain the drink into the glass and garnish with shaved chocolate.
- Top it with Cadbury Crème mini egg and reveal the yolk for a fancy look.
These simple cocktail recipes will blend with the spirit of the festival season and bring you joy and fun along with its amazing flavors.
References:
https://www.homewetbar.com/blog/11-springy-easter-cocktails/
https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g2889/easter-cocktails/?slide=9
https://mixthatdrink.com/easter-drink-recipes/
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