Easter Punch Recipe

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

8

This pretty pink Easter punch is a fun way to serve fizzy cocktail to guests. It's easy, too—just pour everything into a pitcher, and you're done.

You can stir together the fruity strawberry lemonade and tart grapefruit juice ahead of time, but don't add the crisp sparkling rosé until just before serving to keep the bubbles lively. Fresh strawberries and grapefruit enhance the flavor and color of this bright punch. Serve at Easter brunch, dinner, or any time in between, and you're sure to keep your crowd happy.

Learn how to make this Easter punch, and thrill everyone at your gathering with a special spring holiday treat.

What Is Easter Punch?

While the exact recipe may vary, Easter punch is a fruity and refreshing drink typically made with a blend of fruit juices, lemonade, and a bubbling drink like seltzer, ginger ale, or sparkling wine for an effervescent touch. It may contain alcohol—often vodka or rum—or be made alcohol-free for the whole family to enjoy.

This springtime beverage can be garnished with fresh fruits, berries, and herbs for a colorful and festive presentation.

Ingredients for Easter Punch

Just seven ingredients, including ice, are needed to mix up this citrusy, bubbly drink. To make Easter punch, you'll need:

Quartered thin grapefruit slices: A decorative and flavorful touch.
Sliced strawberries: Adds sweetness, color, and a festive springtime presentation to the drink.
Strawberry lemonade: The base liquid of the punch for a sweet-tart flavor.
Sparkling rosé: Adds a bubbly sweetness and floral quality to the drink.
Grapefruit juice: For a fruit-forward, citrusy punch with a hint of bitterness that adds depth.
Maple syrup: A natural sweetener. Swap with agave or other liquid sweeteners as preferred.
Ice cubes: To chill and slightly dilute the drink when serving.

How To Make Easter Punch

If you're looking for the perfect cocktail for your upcoming holiday gathering, making Easter punch couldn't be easier. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a large pitcher or bowl, then garnish with additional fresh fruit. Serve over ice for a refreshing drink your guests will love.

Easter Punch Variations

To change up this Easter punch recipe, consider these variations:

Citrus: If you aren't a fan of grapefruit, swap with oranges for an alternative citrusy touch. You can also substitute with lemons or limes, but you may need to adjust the remaining ingredients to taste.
Berries: Load up on berries by incorporating blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries into the drink along with the sliced strawberries.
Strawberry lemonade: If you can't find strawberry lemonade, substitute with standard lemonade or other flavored varieties.
Rosé: Swap with a sparkling white wine, such as Prosecco or Champagne. For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling fruit juice, cider, or ginger beer.
Herbs: For a pop of green, muddle the drink and garnish with fresh thyme, basil, or mint.
Frozen fruit: If needed, swap the fresh fruits with frozen. Anything from peaches, cherries, or blueberries will work nicely and impart their own color and flavor into the drink.
Spices: For a hint of warmth, add cloves, star anise, ginger, or other preferred spices.
Floral touch: Add springtime florals by garnishing the drink with edible flowers or organic rose petals.
Sweetener: Sweeten the drink with elderflower syrup, agave, honey, or other preferred sweeteners in the place of the maple syrup.

What To Serve With Easter Punch

Whether you serve this Easter punch for brunch, cocktail hour, or dinner, it will always be a welcome addition to the party. Pair with savory items like finger sandwiches, a cheese and charcuterie platter, deviled eggs, or crudité, or lean into the sweetness by pairing with fresh fruit, mini tartlets, or Easter desserts.

Can I Make Easter Punch Ahead?

Make this drink ahead by stirring to combine the strawberry lemonade, grapefruit juice, and maple syrup in a large pitcher up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the sparkling rosé and fresh fruits right before serving.

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Editorial contributions by Katie Rosenhouse.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quartered thin grapefruit slices, plus more for garnish
1 cup sliced strawberries, plus more for garnish
4 cups bottled strawberry lemonade, chilled
1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling rosé, chilled
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 cups ice cubes, plus more for serving

Directions

Combine ingredients:

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl; stir well.
Add ice:

Serve over ice, garnished with additional quartered grapefruit slices and sliced strawberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a larger batch of this punch to serve a crowd?

You can make large batches of this drink to serve any size crowd. Multiply the quantity of the ingredients based on the amount of servings you'll need, then mix to combine the strawberry lemonade, grapefruit juice, and maple syrup up to one day ahead. Refrigerate and add sparkling rosé and fresh fruits right before serving.
Can I make a non-alcoholic version of Easter punch?

For a non-alcoholic version of this punch, swap the rosé with sparkling cider, fruit juice, or ginger beer.
How can I keep this punch cold while serving?

To keep punch chilled throughout the course of a party, place the punch bowl over a large bowl of ice, prepare punch ice cubes before the party to prevent standard ice from diluting the batch, or serve in a smaller punch bowl, refilling from a chilled pitcher throughout the gathering.