Holidays & Occasions Easter Easter Recipes 25 Easter Cocktails That Are 'Almost' Too Pretty to Drink By Anna Price Olson Anna Price Olson Anna Price is the Assistant General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2022. Previously, Anna Price was the Editorial Director of Brides—a Dotdash Meredith brand. She was with Brides for eight years, working on the print magazine at Condé Nast for five years and, more recently, leading the digital edit and social teams. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Easter is a day of many traditions—for children, it's the egg hunt; for church-goers, it's Sunday service; and for families, it's a holiday spent together. Whether your plans are set with a brunch right after church, a lunch mid-afternoon, or even a formal dinner, chances are your holiday meal will involve a cocktail (or two). With this in mind, we searched the Southern Living recipe archives to put together a list of the best cocktail recipes for Easter. This is family holiday, after all, so we included plenty of options to please everyone. We have spirits for all—from margaritas for tequila drinkers and spritzes for Champagne connoisseurs, to sangria mixes for wine fans and Bloody Marys for vodka drinkers. And, rest assured: These cocktails can go alongside any dish, whether you're serving Pineapple Casserole, Apricot-Glazed Ham, a Bunny Cake, or all of the above. Read on to find the best Easter cocktails for your seasonal soirée below. 01 of 25 Grapefruit Rosemary Mimosa Photographer Jennifer Causey, Prop Stylist Lindsey Lower, Food Stylist Torie Cox Recipe: Grapefruit Rosemary Mimosa Hosting an Easter brunch? Opt for a classic mimosa but put your own spin on it by adding grapefruit and rosemary for garnish. 02 of 25 Salty Dog Cocktail Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Salty Dog Cocktail If you love a Greyhound drink but prefer gin to vodka, this one's for you. Our favorite part? The salt rim, obviously. 03 of 25 Garden Pleasures Cocktail Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Garden Pleasures Cocktail Easter can feel like a kick-off to spring, and this cocktail is the embody of that in a glass. It's made with green tea, honey, and basil. 04 of 25 Easter Punch Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Easter Punch Parties were made for punch, and we love this tried-and-true recipe made of strawberry lemonade and sparkling rosé for Easter. 05 of 25 Grapefruit Margarita Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Grapefruit Margarita It does not have to be 5 o'clock somewhere to sip on a margarita. Make this for Easter lunch or brunch—the grapefruit will add a nice touch no matter the menu. 06 of 25 Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Recipe: Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail Hello, pretty. If you're looking to make a statement with your Easter tablescape, consider pouring a glass of this cocktail at every place setting. It's beautiful and delicious. 07 of 25 Pink Sparkling Punch Jennifer Davick Recipe: Pink Sparkling Punch Served in a glass flute, this pink drink feels celebratory whether it's made with lemonade and cranberry juice or spiked with Champagne and orange liqueur. 08 of 25 Tarragon-Hibiscus Gin Spritzer Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Tarragon-Hibiscus Gin Spritzer Gathering with a bunch of foodies for the holiday? Surprise your guests with a tarragon-infused gin cocktail that will leave everyone asking for your secret recipe. 09 of 25 Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers Batch cocktails work well for group gatherings, and there's something about the spring season that calls for an Arnold Palmer. (Masters, anyone?) 10 of 25 Carolina Peach Sangria Jennifer Davick; Styling: Sissy Lamerton Recipe: Carolina Peach Sangria If you have a sweet tooth, add these ingredients to your shopping cart as soon as possible. 11 of 25 Aperol-Bourbon Fizz Becky Luigart Stayner Recipe: Aperol-Bourbon Fizz Bourbon lovers, rejoice. The genius pairing of Aperol and bourbon make for a perfect daytime drink with friends. 12 of 25 Southern Living Bloody Mary Jennifer Causey Recipe: Southern Living Bloody Mary You can't go wrong with a classic Bloody Mary at brunch—and, we may be biased, but what's more classic than the Southern Living signature recipe? 13 of 25 Lemon-Basil Spritzer Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Lemon-Basil Spritzer This recipe is the definition of refreshing thanks to the combination of sparkling wine, simple syrup, basil, and lemon garnish. 14 of 25 Bourbon-Peach Iced Tea Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin Recipe: Bourbon-Peach Iced Tea Another pretty drink to look at this, this recipe tastes as good as it looks with tea, bourbon, and peaches mixed together to perfection. 15 of 25 Sweet Tea Mule Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Sweet Tea Mule Spiked sweet tea—need we say more? 16 of 25 Spiffed-Up Orange-Rosé Spritzer Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Spiffed-Up Orange-Rosé Spritzer Wine spritzers are a favorite for good reason, and this orange twist is at the top of our list. 17 of 25 Cucumber Mint Mojitos Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Cucumber Mint Mojitos Whether you're celebrating by the beach or in the mountains, channel your own dream vacation with a refreshing rum cocktail of choice. 18 of 25 Lucy Buffett's High-Brow Margarita Angie Mosier Recipe: Lucy Buffett's High-Brow Margarita A classic margarita, but make it fancy. Feels appropriate when dressed in your Sunday best. 19 of 25 Rosemary Collins Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Recipe: Rosemary Collins This one is a crowdpleaser that pairs especially well with any dish on the menu. 20 of 25 Lemon Drop Martini Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Recipe: Lemon Drop Martini Any holiday calls for a cocktail, but if yours calls for something served up with a twist, this is the one to try. 21 of 25 Bloody Bull Cocktail Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Bloody Mule Cocktail Go big or go home with a cocktail as flavorful as the whole feast itself. This one is known as Bloody Mary's "beefier cousin" because it's more filling and flavorful. 22 of 25 Dogwood Cocktail Jennifer Davick; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Dogwood Cocktail Hosting a spring garden party? Incorporate seasonal blooms into a signature drink for a special, extra touch. 23 of 25 French 75 Southern Living Recipe: French 75 Again, as classic for a reason, a French 75 has a place at every holiday or celebration. No questions asked. 24 of 25 Cherry Blossom Cocktail Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Recipe: Cherry Blossom Cocktail Think spring—quite literally with the season's hottest bloom in cocktail form. 25 of 25 SL Mint Julep Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Rachael Burrow Recipe: SL Mint Julep Last but not least, a mint julep is a staple at every Southern soiree come spring. We can't think of a better drink to toast with on our favorite holiday this season. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit