THE COOL CLUB
Whether you’re making the most of those extra days off with a garden party or just planning a big roast for the family, we’re all looking forward to Easter weekend! With the first big bank holiday of the year comes the start of spring, not to mention being surrounded by masses of chocolate! We’ve put together a list of all our favourite Easter recipes to keep your thirst quenched and even use up some of your leftovers, with everything from delicious themed cocktails to chocolatey treats for the whole family.
Easter Egg Heaven
A cocktail inside an Easter Egg?! You’ve seen it here first! This is a must-try this Easter, it’s quick and easy to make, plus you get to enjoy the chocolate after drinking the cocktail!
Ingredients
x 2-3 Super Cubes
x 25ml Coole Swan
x 15ml Vodka
x 1 large Easter Egg
Top up: Cold brew coffee
Garnish: Chocolate shavings and chocolate sauce
Method
1. Cut the top of the Easter egg carefully to create a gap to pour in the ingredients and ice.
2. Place onto something that will hold the egg upright.
3. Pour in the ingredients 1 by 1, garnish and serve!
Creme Egg Cocktail
Who doesn’t love a Creme Egg? Just when you thought they couldn’t get any better, we created Creme Egg Cocktail – the perfect easter digestif for after your sunday roast.
Ingredients
x 1 handful Party Ice
x 1 handful Polar Cube
x 30ml Vanilla Vodka
x 15ml White Creme de Cacao
x 40ml Condensed Milk
x 125ml Milk
x 1 drop Yellow Food Colouring
Garnish: 50g Milk Chocolate, Creme Egg
Method
1. Melt most of the milk chocolate in a shallow bowl. Coat the rim of your coupe glass with the melted chocolate & chill in the fridge to set. (Keep glasses inverted to avoid excess dripping)
2. Combine food colouring, 15ml Vodka and 20ml Condensed Milk in a jug then pour into the base of the chilled glass. Fill the glass 3/4 of the way with Polar Cube ice.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker with Party Ice then add the Milk and Creme de Cacao, along with the remaining Condensed Milk and Vanilla Vodka. Shake well then strain over the Polar Cube ice into the glass.
4. Finish by grating the remaining chocolate over the top and garnish with a split Creme Egg. Serve and Enjoy!
Creme Egg Freakshake
What better way to kick off Easter than making a tasty Creme Egg Freakshake?! It’s a creamy, chocolatey milkshake heaven, and a perfect way to use up any extra Creme Eggs! (if you have any leftover, that is!)
Ingredients
x 1 handful Party Ice
x 1 cup Milk
x 2 Crème Eggs
Top up: Whipped cream & chocolate sauce
Garnish: Crème Egg
Method
1. Blend the milk, ice, and crème eggs until smooth.
2. Pour chocolate sauce on the inside of the glass and pour in the milkshake.
3. Top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Garnish with a Crème Egg and serve!
Lindt Bunny Martini
This delicious, creamy martini recipe is finished off with an indulgent mini Lindt bunny on the side! It’s perfect for those Easter weekend celebrations.
Ingredients
x1 handful Party Ice
x25ml Vodka
x15ml Crème De Cacao
x25ml Double Cream
Garnish: Lindt Bunny
Method
1. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with Party Ice.
2. Strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with a Lindt Bunny on the side of the glass and serve!
Jellybean Margarita
A colourful twist on the classic strawberry margarita, our Jellybean Margarita is here to provide all the vibes to get you in the mood for those sunnier days.
Ingredients
x 1 Handful Party Ice
x 1 Handful Strawberries (hulled)
x 45ml Patron Tequila Blanco
x 22.5ml Cointreau
x Juice of 1 Lime
x 1tsp sugar syrup
Garnish: Jellybeans & Strawberry Sauce
Method
1. Chop jellybeans finely. Pour strawberry sauce onto a plate and dip the rim of the glass into the sauce then press into the chopped jellybeans.
2. Muddle strawberries in base of shaker. Add Party Ice with the rest of the ingredients and shake well.
3. Strain into a coupe glass using a fine strainer. TIP: Use a spoon to clear the mesh if the liquid struggles to run through.
4. Serve & enjoy!
Hot Cross Bun Freakshake
The ultimate Easter drink! Our Hot Cross Bun Freakshake is definitely one to try this Easter. The Hot Cross Bun compliments the creamy, salted caramel flavours in the milkshake and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
x 1 handful Party Ice
x25ml Salted caramel syrup
x1 cup Milk
Top up: Whipped cream & salted caramel sauce
Garnish: Hot cross bun & chocolate shavings
Method
1. Blend the milk, ice, and syrup until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.
3. Garnish with a hot cross bun and serve!
Hot Cross Bun Cocktail
Turn an Easter essential into a mouth watering drink with our Hot Cross Bun gin recipe, perfect for a boozy Easter brunch.
Ingredients
x 2 Super Cubes
x 500ml bottle of apple cider
x 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus sliced lemon to serve
x 4 cinnamon sticks
x 1 tsp ground nutmeg
x 25ml gin
x 2 pink lady apples, thickly sliced
Method
1.Place cider, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
2. Add apple to the pan for 2-3 mins then set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Place two Super Cubes into a glass and pour in a 25ml measure of gin before pouring over the rest of the cocktail from the pan. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick to serve!
Mini Egg Madness
This deceptively simple Easter cocktail is perfect for adults with a sweet tooth and celebrates one of our favourite Easter snacks – a chocolate mini egg!
Ingredients
x1 handful Polar Cubes
x 25ml Bailey’s
x 25ml White Chocolate Liqueur
x 12.5ml Creme de Cacao
x 6 Chocolate Mini Eggs
x 100ml Almond Milk
Garnish: Melted chocolate and crushed mini eggs
Method
1. Start by decorating your serving glass. Melt a little chocolate, pour onto a plate and then dip the edge of your glass into the chocolate.
2. Now, roll the glass again in some crushed mini eggs so they stick to the chocolate. You can crush these easily with the side of a knife on a chopping board or pop them in a sandwich bag and hit them with a rolling pin.
3. Pop your glass in the fridge so it stays cool and sets while you create the cocktail.
4. Add the Bailey’s, White Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de cacao, mini eggs and almond milk to a blender and blend thoroughly.
5. Fill your serving glass with Polar Cubes, then add your chocolate cocktail and enjoy!
Chocolate Egg Smoothie
Use your leftover Easter chocolate to make this super easy smoothie! Whiz with crushed ice or ice cubes and you’ll be in smoothie heaven!
Ingredients
x 1 handful Party Ice/ Crushed Ice
x 1 whole Left Over Easter Egg
Top up: Milk
Method
1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a blender.
2. Top up with as much milk as desired and add the ice.
3. Blend until smooth and serve in a glass with a side of chocolate.
Easter Refresher
Put a spring in your step on one of these beautifully crisp mornings with this delicious carrot and orange juicer.
Ingredients
x 1 handful Premium Ice
x1/2 cup Orange Juice
x1/2 cup Carrot Juice
Method
1. Add the ice to a milk bottle or tall glass.
2. Fill half way with fresh carrot juice.
3. Then top with orange juice and stir before serving.
