Capture The Spirit Of The Season With Whimsical Easter Cocktails

The Easter bunny may be bringing baskets of chocolate and candy, but these cocktails will make sure the adults are having a great time even after the egg hunts are long over.

Eostre’s Blessing

Virgin Hotels New Orleans will be celebrity the season by throwing a Bunny Burlesque Brunch with a variety of breakfast favorites and themed cocktails. One of those cocktails will be the Eostre’s Blessing, which is named after the goddess whose celebration Easter comes from. This light and aromatic cocktail features fresh fruits and bright flavors such as Skyy Blood Orange, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, edible pink glitter, edible flower. “I wanted to celebrate Eostre, who some say is the reason we even have spring and the Easter holiday! To channel the rich bounty that the season gives us, I used fresh fruit and bright spirits to create this unique bright pink cocktail. As a final touch, the cocktail is garnished with an edible flower. Its fragrance opens up the cocktail stimulating the olfactory senses and simultaneously celebrating spring at its most beautiful bloom,” said Paula Echevarria, bartender at Virgin Hotels New Orleans.

Eastside Kiki Smith

At Gab’s in New York City, this cocktail is made with Tito’s, lime, cucumber, mint. “A twist on a classic Eastside cocktail. It’s everything you want to be drinking as you turn the corner into spring. Bright, fresh cucumber and mint with a pop of lime. Fresh and balanced from the garden: Think muddled mint meets cucumber,” said bartender Jonathan Borin.

Bunny’s Breath

At 9 Jones in New York City, Bunny’s Breath is a spritz made with Italicus Bergamot liqueur, blanc vermouth, orange bitters, blood orange, prosecco, and an aromatic rosemary sprig garnished with cucumber and baby’s breath. “This cocktail takes our breath away, literally. This spring sipper is everything you want in an Easter party drink, it reminds you of warmer months from the spritz and it’s easy, tasty and refreshing to enjoy, “ said owner Richard Wheeler

Lavender Daisy

At Linden’s (in Arlo SoHo in New York), the Lavender Daisy is made with Empress 1908 gin, El Gobernador Pisco, lavender, concord grape, lemon, club soda, and egg white. “Easter sips don’t always start and end with lemonade or peep garnishes. We use bright florals, fresh springy lavender flavor and as sunny with pastel elements as the name suggests,” said Gary Wallach, Managing Partner and Beverage Director.

Pretty In Pink

At Brunch n Sip in Phoenix, Pretty In Pink is made with Domaine De Canton, fresh lemon juice, homemade honey, simple syrup, rhubarb bitters, hibiscus syrup and a Casamigos shooter. “Sipping this drink is like tasting the season of Spring. The hibiscus syrup and the rhubarb makes the drink gorgeous and perfect for enjoying on an Easter day. Aside from the beautiful floral color, guests love the hints of ginger and honey that are loaded in this drink. It also comes with a tequila shooter if you want to take things up a notch. This drink is for the person who loves something sweet, but with a kick,” said Larry “Lo Lo” White.

Strawberry Fields

At Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge in the Dallas Arts District, this drink is made with gin, St. Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup and muddled strawberries topped with a splash of Veuve Ambal Rosé and garnished with an edible flower. “A springtime libation in honor of Easter calls for Strawberry Fields, found for a limited time at Ellie’s on Sunday, April 9 during the exclusive Easter Jazz Brunch. Sip the over-the-top Veuve Ambal Rosé cocktail featuring St. Germain, muddled strawberries and garnished with an edible flower for a celebratory cocktail inspired by the freshness of spring,” said Kevin Sanchez, Food & Beverage Manager, Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge.

Mango Methuselah

At Mordecai in Chicago, a well-balanced carrot and mango shrub based cocktail, this creation boasts properties of turmeric and black pepper while featuring soft spice by way of Becherovka, an herbal digestif courtesy of the Czech Republic. All ingredients are kegged and force carbonated, served bright and sparkling. “The Mango Methuselah is a perennial spring time favorite of ours leaning into fresh carrot, tropical fruit, and all the fundamentals of a bread and butter pickle. Perfect to sip during the Easter holiday. Turmeric and black pepper are a proven health food combo, guaranteed to extend your life which lends to this drink’s biblical namesake, Methuselah, who some say lived to be 969 years old (I buy it), while also paying homage to the celebrations of Easter,” said Corban Kell, Bar Manager.

Lavender Patch

At Lumi by Akira Back in San Diego, this cocktail is made with Bacardi Superior, lavender, mint, butterfly pea, sparkling water and garnished with a lavender sprig. “A spring twist on a classic mojito, the bright pastel color and refreshing floral taste is perfect for Easter day,” said Sean Ward, RMD Group Beverage Manager.