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Get ready for Easter with these fun, playful cocktails

Bright colors, fruity ingredients, and carrot themed drinks to celebrate the season

By
Tipsy Bunny
@TheRogueBrusselSprout

Easter is approaching, and if you’re hosting friends or family this year and you fancy going beyond the usual drinks options then why not try serving some on-theme cocktails? From the playful use of carrot juice to a sophisticated Japanese and Korean-inspired drink, there’s something for everyone — including a mocktail for those who’d rather stay off the alcohol.

The Tipsy Bunny

Created by @TheRogueBrusselSprout

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Kōloa Kaua’i Dark Rum
  • 2 oz carrot juice blend
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz ginger liqueur
  • Long, thin carrot for garnish
  • Honey and shredded coconut for the glass

Method:

  1. Paint one side of a tall, narrow glass with honey, then roll it in shredded coconut.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the carrot juice, pineapple juice, and ginger liqueur and shake with ice.
  3. Fill the serving glass with ice, then strain the cocktail into the glass.
  4. Gently float the dark rum over the cocktail.
  5. Garnish with a long, thin carrot for stirring the layers together.
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  • Coarse sugar

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