Jelly Bean Easter Cocktail

If you love fun, colorful drinks, this Jelly Bean Easter Cocktail is a must-try! It’s sweet, fruity, and packed with Easter vibes, with a pastel-hued finish that looks just like your favorite jelly beans.

Perfect for Easter brunch, spring celebrations, or whenever you want a festive, candy-inspired cocktail!

Let’s mix one up!

What You’ll Need

2 oz vodka
1 oz orange liqueur (like triple sec or Cointreau)
1 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 oz simple syrup (or jelly bean-infused syrup, see below!)
½ oz grenadine (for color and sweetness!)
2 oz club soda or lemon-lime soda (for fizz!)
Ice cubes

For Garnish:

Pink sugar (for rim)
Skewer of jelly beans

Pro Tips

Chill the glass! Pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving.
Want extra candy flavor? Infuse your simple syrup with jelly beans (see how below!).
Prefer a slushy drink? Blend everything with ice for a frozen jelly bean cocktail.
Make it non-alcoholic! Skip the vodka and orange liqueur and use sparkling lemonade instead.
Go extra festive! Rim the glass with crushed jelly beans instead of sugar.

Tools You’ll Need

Cocktail shaker
Cocktail glass
Small plate for rimming
Spoon for stirring

Substitutions & Variations

No alcohol? Use sparkling lemonade and a splash of orange juice.
Want it creamier? Add ½ oz coconut cream or vanilla creamer.
More fruity? Swap grenadine for raspberry syrup or peach purée.

Instructions

Step 1: Rim the Glass

Dip the rim of the cocktail glass into lemon juice, then coat it with pink sugar.

a cocktail glass rim being dipped into a small plate of lemon juice, followed by a swirl in pink sugar, creating a sparkling, candy-coated edge

Step 2: Fill the Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and grenadine.

a cocktail shaker filled with clear vodka, bright orange liqueur, golden simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and deep red grenadine

Step 3: Add Ice & Shake

Add ice cubes, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

large, clear ice cubes being added into the cocktail shaker, the liquid swirling inside before shaking.

Step 4: Strain & Pour

Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

a pastel pink cocktail being strained from a shaker into a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass, the smooth liquid cascading over fresh ice cubes

Step 5: Add the Fizz

Top with club soda or lemon-lime soda for a bubbly finish.

clear club soda being poured from a small bottle into the cocktail, tiny bubbles fizzing up as they mix with the pastel drink

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Skewer a few jelly beans and place them on top of the glass.

a skewer of colorful jelly beans resting on the rim of a pastel pink cocktail, the sugar rim glistening in the light

How to Make Jelly Bean Simple Syrup (Optional but Fun!)

In a saucepan, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar.
Add ¼ cup jelly beans (any color) and heat on low until dissolved.
Strain out any candy pieces and let cool.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.

a small saucepan on a modern stainless steel gas stove, with colorful jelly beans melting into a thick, glossy syrup

Leftovers & Storage

Best enjoyed fresh!
If making a batch, store the mixed ingredients (without soda) in the fridge and shake before serving.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Jelly Bean Easter Cocktail is ready to sip! It’s sweet, colorful, and perfect for celebrating Easter in style. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍹🐣✨