Spruce Up Your Afternoon Brunch With These Easter Mocktails
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Just because you gave up alcohol for Lent doesn't mean you're stuck with water! There are so many non-alcoholic drinks that pair well with an Easter brunch menu, including creative mocktails, fruit smoothies, and refreshing lemonades.
Ahead, you'll find delightful seasonal drinks like dry watermelon margaritas, lavender lemonade, and a fizzy peach spritzer bursting with flavors of lemon and ginger. If you're looking for a drink that everyone can enjoy, try making Ree Drummond's bowl of cherry punch or mulled pomegranate-cherry juice. Shirley Temples are always a big hit with the kids! We've even included some healthy smoothies and veggie-based drinks like carrot juice that make a welcomed addition to any spring menu. If you want something as sweet as your favorite Easter treat, indulge in something like an iced coffee ice cream float. (It's a socially acceptable way to eat dessert for breakfast, thanks to the drink's caffeinated base!) And speaking of frozen drinks, there's also a frozen lemonade on this list, which is sure to keep you cool during the first warm days of the season.
No matter which Easter mocktail you choose, you're sure to get that same blissful feeling of sitting on the porch, drink in hand, watching everyone hunt for Easter eggs.
Lavender Lemonade
With an infusion of lavender and cooling mint, this lemonade isn't just visually stunning—it's also aromatic, revitalizing, and strikes the perfect harmony between tangy and sweet.
Get the Lavender Lemonade recipe.
Shirley Temple
This childhood mocktail is fun for kids and adults alike! It's a sweet, fizzy drink topped with a juicy maraschino cherry and something that everyone will enjoy. Ree herself remembers "sitting next to a sparkling pool, sipping a Shirley Temple."
Get the Shirley Temple recipe.
Sweet Tea
Nothing beats a large pitcher of sweet tea at an Easter brunch or dinner! Make it the Southern way with this easy recipe.
Get the Sweet Tea recipe.
Frozen Lemonade
Ree's homemade lemonade is blended together with vanilla ice cream until smooth and creamy, then topped with a slice for a presentation that's pretty enough for spring.
Get Ree's Frozen Lemonade recipe.
Iced Coffee Ice Cream Float
Easter brunch is the perfect excuse for an indulgent iced coffee ice cream float. The caffeine in Ree's perfect iced coffee will wake you up, while the no-churn vanilla ice cream adds a welcomed layer of creamy sweetness.
Get the Iced Coffee Ice Cream Float recipe.
Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
Made with fresh lime juice and juicy watermelon, this drink boasts all the delightful sweet-tart notes you crave in a margarita—minus the tequila. Plus, don't forget to rim the glass with salt!
Get the Watermelon Margarita Mocktail recipe.
Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice
This delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors is the ideal beverage pairing for your Easter spread. The whole family will welcome the warmth of the fruity beverage during those final chilly days of spring.
Get Ree's Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice recipe.
Strawberry Lemonade
Ree's signature homemade lemonade is taken a step further with juicy, flavorful strawberries. The vibrant pink-orange tone and natural strawberry flavor come from macerating the strawberries in sugar and lemon juice.
Get the Strawberry Lemonade recipe.
Watermelon Smoothie
If the idea of adding a nutritious smoothie to your Easter menu sounds appealing, try this watermelon smoothie! Watermelon is the main ingredient, which is enhanced with frozen strawberries and Greek vanilla yogurt.
Get the Watermelon Smoothie recipe.
Cherry Punch
Prepare a generous batch of this family-sized punch by combining hibiscus tea, ginger ale, orange juice, and grenadine, plus a garnish of maraschino cherries. Serve it in a punch bowl and allow guests to pour themselves a glass.
Get Ree's Cherry Punch recipe.
Blueberry-Basil Limeade
This limeade boasts a delightful blend of fruity and herbal notes, offering a nuanced and refreshing taste experience. Sweet enough to appeal to kids yet sophisticated for adults, it's a win-win for all ages.
Get Ree's Blueberry-Basil Limeade recipe.
Sparkling Water Mocktails
Take advantage of all the sparkling waters available today by whipping up some equally enticing mocktails with them. The flavor options are endless, but we recommend cucumber-lemon-mint, ginger-berry-pomegranate, and pineapple-strawberry.
Get the Sparkling Water Mocktails recipe.
Purple Resolution Smoothie
This fruit-filled smoothie will add a needed touch of healthiness to any Easter brunch. Ree recommends using any purple or red ingredients you have on hand, like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and even purple cabbage.
Get Ree's Purple Resolution Smoothie recipe.
Homemade Carrot Juice
Even the Easter Bunny won't be able to resist this creamy carrot beverage. It's made the classic Caribbean way with nutmeg, condensed milk, and fresh carrot juice.
Get the Homemade Carrot Juice recipe at Sweet and Sorrel.
Lemon Ginger Peach Spritzer
If you're looking for a drink with kick, this ginger-infused, fruity mocktail is for you. The base is made with homemade peach puree, but it also has lemon ginger kombucha to add a fizzy, spicy balance to the sweetness of the peach.
Get the Lemon Ginger Peach Spritzer recipe at Table for Two.
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