Looking for an easy drink to serve for Easter brunch or dinner? My Easter spritz cocktail is fresh and full of flavor, and so simple to make, it won't add stress to your already full plate. I find it so refreshing and am really proud to share it with my friends and family this time of year, so now I'm sharing it with you!
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my spring spritz cocktail, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick and Easy - Even if you're mixing several servings of Easter cocktails for a crowd , you only need five minutes to make it! So it's no sweat to add to your Easter menu.
Unique Flavor - This ain't your run-of-the-mill cocktail. You'll taste delicate herbal and vegetal notes enhanced with juicy tropical fruit and a lil' touch of tartness. As an Easter drink for adults, it's complex, delicious, and easy to drink.
I love mixing up batched cocktails and punch recipes to make hosting easier on me. This also gives my guests a chance to play with their food and make their drinks exactly the way they want them. Check out my Hennessy punch recipe, pomegranate mocktail punch, and coconut iced tea next!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Carrot Juice gives this cocktail a pretty orange color and keeps it from being too sweet. Grab a bottle of carrot juice from the store or make it fresh in your juicer.
Lemon Juice from a fresh-squeezed lemon is best in this drink, but you can use concentrated lemon juice from a bottle, if need be. Lime juice, grapefruit juice, or sour orange juice can also work!
Thyme Syrup adds sweetness and cooling herbal flavor to this drink. I recommend using my easy homemade thyme honey syrup for the best taste.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Liquor - I make this cocktail with vodka because it has a neutral flavor but the flavor profile of this drink actually works with several different spirits like gin, tequila, and rum.
Bubbles - Use any unflavored sparkling water or mineral water you like from whichever brand is available to you. Topo Chico, La Croix, Pellegrino, and Perrier or even a store brand all work. Or you can substitute the water with Prosecco, Champagne or the sparkling wine of your choosing.
Zero-Proof- If you want to make your Easter drinks non-alcoholic, just omit the vodka or use a spirit-free vodka alternative to keep it light. Check out my spring thyme mocktail or Jamaican-style carrot juice, too!
How to Make Easter Cocktails in a Pitcher
- Step 1: Add the juices, alcohol, and syrup to a pitcher or punch bowl with ice and stir until combined.
- Step 2: Pour the liquid into a glass over fresh ice, then top up with sparkling water.
- Step 3: Garnish with a lemon twist and sprig of mint leaves--that look like bunny ears!
Pro Tip #1
Pick mint leaves that are large and perky. They'll look like rabbit ears and create a cute, fun Easter bunny cocktail vibe.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make a single serving Easter cocktail, add two ounces of carrot juice, two ounces pineapple juice, 1.5 ounce of vodka, one ounce thyme syrup, and juice of ¼ lemon to a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until chilled then strain over fresh ice and top up with sparkling water.
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I hope you'll enjoy this happy Easter batch cocktail with your nearest and dearest soon and very soon. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Batch Easter Spritz Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 pitcher
- 1 bar spoon or kitchen spoon
- 1 citrus juicer optional
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 cups carrot juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 9 ounces vodka or liquor of your choice
- ½ cup thyme syrup
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup sparkling water
- fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher or punch bowl halfway with ice then pour in carrot juice, pineapple juice vodka, thyme syrup, and juice of half the lemon. Stir until combined.ice, 2 cups carrot juice, 2 cups pineapple juice, 9 ounces vodka, ½ cup thyme syrup, 1 lemon
- Stir sparkling water into the pitcher OR top up each glass individually with sparkling water.1 cup sparkling water
- Cut remaining lemon into slices and use to garnish cocktails, along with sprigs of mint. Serve over fresh ice and enjoy responsibly!fresh mint
Notes
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Add 1 cup water, 1 cup honey, and 1 bunch of fresh thyme to a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir until honey dissolves then bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool fully then remove the thyme. Makes about 16 servings.
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