5 Must-Try Easter Cocktails

When you think of Easter, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Trick question – of course, it’s chocolate!

So, for this list of 5 must-try Easter cocktails, we’ve pulled out all the stops to find the most decadent, most chocolate‑y vodka drinks around. From dessert-style martinis to decadent frozen cocktails, who needs an egg hunt when you’ve got these in your glass?

Think rich flavors and creamy textures. Whether you’re hosting Easter lunch, brunch of a decadent cocktail evening, with these vodka cocktails for Easter, you’ve got Easter in the bag… or basket.

1. Chocolate Martini

First up, we’ve got the Chocolate Martini. Not only is it the perfect drink to serve when you want to add a bit of fancy to your Easter celebrations, but it’s also an easy to make cocktail with equal parts Absolut Vodka, chocolate liqueur and crème de cacao.

Here’s how to make a deliciously decadent Chocolate Martini:

1. Pour 30 ml Absolut Vodka into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add 30 ml chocolate liqueur.
3. Add 30 ml crème de cacao.
4. Fill the shaker with ice, seal it, and shake until nicely chilled.
5. Strain into a pre-chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer.

But you’re not done yet – grate some chocolate over the top for the ultimate Easter showstopper!

2. Frozen Banana Mudslide

“I’m not gonna lie – that is delicious!” says Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador, after one sip of the Frozen Banana Mudslide.

A dessert and a cocktail all in one, like the Chocolate Martini, the Frozen Banana Mudslide is super simple to make with equal parts Absolut Vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream liqueur.

But wait… it cranks up the indulgence even further with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh banana, all served in a glass drizzled with chocolate sauce!

Watch how to make a Frozen Banana Mudslide!

3. Spicy Bloody Mary

Hosting an Easter brunch? Then you’ve got to serve a Spicy Bloody Mary! The classic Bloody Mary is iconic but made with ABSOLUT® TABASCO™,  this one brings some serious heat to your Easter spread.

It mixes ABSOLUT® TABASCO™, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, and salt for a fiery Easter cocktail where you know any mention of ‘hot’ isn’t about the hot cross buns!

Add a bunch of parsley, a stick of celery, and a Cajun-spiced rim to your glass to really turn up the heat this Easter. Take a look at the recipe for a Spicy Bloody Mary!

4. Absolut Vanilia Vain

When it comes to decadence, vanilla is right up there with chocolate. The Absolut Vanilia Vain is a fantastic drink to serve not just for Easter, but all through spring and fall.

This easy-to-make built drink mixes Absolut Vanilia – our super versatile vanilla-flavored vodka – with fresh apple juice and ginger ale. Vanilla, apple and ginger – it’s an incredible flavor combo!

For the best tasting drink, we definitely recommend making your own apple juice using a juicer or a blender to get that delicious, crisp and acidic apple flavor.

Check out the recipe for an Absolut Vanilia Vain.

5. Espresso Martini

The most popular cocktail in the world also works a treat at any Easter get-together.

Made with Absolut Vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur, it’s rich, bold, decadent and silky smooth. In other words, it’s a perfect Easter cocktail.

Serve in a pre-chilled martini glass as a digestif after a delicious Easter feast and garnish with three coffee beans and you’ve got an egg‑stra classy Easter finish. Discover the recipe for a classic Espresso Martini.

Watch how to make an Espresso Martini: