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Easter gatherings bring together people of all ages. There are kids who’ve just finished an egg hunt, grandparents who want something light and refreshing, and everyone in between. The drinks you serve should be just as welcoming as the table itself. But figuring out what to pour that isn’t just plain soda or juice can be tricky.
You want something that feels festive. Something that looks pretty in a glass and makes everyone feel included. The good news is that non-alcoholic punches have come a long way. With a little creativity, you can make drinks that are just as special as any cocktail. Think bubbly citrus blends, creamy sippers, and fruity concoctions garnished with fresh herbs and colorful fruit.
This list has 17 options that cover all the bases. Some are light and sparkling, perfect for an afternoon in the sun. Others are rich and creamy, almost like dessert in a glass. Many can be made in big batches, so you’re not stuck mixing drinks all day. And yes, a few even feature those famous marshmallow Peeps as garnishes, because Easter is allowed to be a little fun.
1. Easter Bunny Punch
This punch is as cute as it sounds. A blend of pineapple and orange juices with lemonade and ginger ale creates a sweet, fizzy base. The real magic happens when you add a scoop of rainbow sherbet—it melts into the punch, making it creamy and colorful. Garnish with Peeps for an extra festive touch.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 4 cups pineapple juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- 2 cups lemonade
- 4 cups ginger ale, chilled
- 2 cups rainbow sherbet
- Peeps marshmallow bunnies and chicks for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemonade. Stir well.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled ginger ale.
- Scoop rainbow sherbet on top and let it float.
- Garnish with Peeps marshmallows around the edge of the bowl or floating on top.
- Ladle into glasses and serve immediately.
2. Pink Grapefruit Mocktail Punch
This punch is sophisticated, tart, and refreshing. Fresh grapefruit and lime juice are sweetened with a little simple syrup and topped with bubbly club soda. It’s light, not too sweet, and the color is a beautiful pale pink .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice (about 4-5 grapefruits)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
- Ice
- Grapefruit slices and fresh mint for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add the chilled club soda and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the punch over.
- Garnish each glass with a grapefruit slice and a sprig of fresh mint.
3. Virgin Pineapple Strawberry Mojito Punch
All the flavor of a mojito without the rum. Muddled mint, lime, and strawberry are combined with pineapple juice and topped with club soda. It’s bright, herbal, and full of fruit.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 limes, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- Ice
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, gently muddle the mint leaves, lime slices, and strawberries with the simple syrup. Muddle just enough to release the flavors, not to pulverize.
- Add the chilled pineapple juice and stir well.
- Just before serving, add the club soda and ice.
- Pour into glasses and garnish each with a fresh mint sprig and a strawberry slice.
4. Lavender Lemonade Spritzer
This floral lemonade is elegant and refreshing. Homemade lavender syrup adds a subtle floral note and a beautiful pale purple tint. Topped with club soda, it’s a sophisticated sip for any age .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 25 minutes (includes cooling)
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
- Ice
- Lemon slices and lavender sprigs for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- Make the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, honey, and dried lavender. Bring to a simmer, stirring until honey dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain out lavender and cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, combine cooled lavender syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Stir well and refrigerate until cold.
- Just before serving, add club soda and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if available.
5. Easy Grapefruit Mocktail
This recipe couldn’t be simpler. Grapefruit soda (like San Pellegrino) is the star, mixed with a little lime juice and fresh mint. It’s light, bubbly, and comes together in minutes .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 can (11 oz) grapefruit soda, chilled
- Splash of fresh lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add a splash of fresh lime juice.
- Top with chilled grapefruit soda.
- Gently stir, then garnish with a few mint leaves and a grapefruit wedge.
6. Shirley Temple Easter Punch
The classic Shirley Temple gets an Easter makeover. Grenadine, ginger ale, and orange juice are combined for a sweet, bubbly punch that kids and adults both love. A maraschino cherry garnish is non-negotiable.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 4 cups ginger ale, chilled
- 2 cups orange juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup grenadine syrup
- Ice
- Maraschino cherries and orange slices for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the chilled ginger ale and orange juice.
- Slowly pour in the grenadine. It will sink to the bottom, creating a beautiful layered effect.
- Stir gently just before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish each glass with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
7. Fizzy Blue Raspberry Lemonade Punch
This bright blue punch is fun and eye-catching, perfect for a kids’ table. A mix of blue raspberry drink, lemonade, and lemon-lime soda creates a sweet, fizzy treat that’s all about the color.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 4 cups blue raspberry flavored drink (such as Kool-Aid or Gatorade), chilled
- 4 cups lemonade, chilled
- 4 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7Up), chilled
- Ice
- Lemon slices and gummy candies for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled blue raspberry drink and lemonade.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda.
- Add ice and stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon slices and drop in a few gummy worms or bunny candies for a fun surprise.
8. Creamsicle Easter Punch
This punch tastes just like the ice cream treat. Orange juice and vanilla ice cream are blended until smooth and creamy, then topped with ginger ale for a little fizz. It’s rich, dreamy, and feels like dessert.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups orange juice, chilled
- 1 liter ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- Orange slices and whipped cream for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a blender, combine half of the orange juice and half of the vanilla ice cream. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large punch bowl. Repeat with remaining juice and ice cream.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled ginger ale and stir gently until combined.
- Scoop additional ice cream on top for garnish if desired. Serve in glasses with a dollop of whipped cream and an orange slice.
9. Springtime Citrus Punch
This punch is all about bright, fresh citrus flavors. A combination of orange, pineapple, and lemon juices is sweetened with a touch of honey or sugar and topped with sparkling water. It’s simple, refreshing, and easy to scale up .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Orange, lemon, and lime slices for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with assorted citrus slices.
10. Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Rosé Punch
This punch captures the look and feel of a rosé spritzer without the alcohol. A strawberry and hibiscus tea base provides a beautiful pink color and slightly tart flavor, topped with lemonade and sparkling water .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 20 minutes (plus steeping and chilling)
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 hibiscus tea bags
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar
- 2 cups lemonade, chilled
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh strawberries and mint for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat, add hibiscus tea bags and sliced strawberries. Steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain out tea bags and strawberries. Stir in honey until dissolved. Cool completely, then refrigerate until cold.
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled hibiscus tea and lemonade.
- Just before serving, add sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh strawberry slices and mint.
11. Pineapple Kiwi Mint Punch
This punch is packed with fresh fruit flavor. Muddled kiwi and mint are combined with pineapple juice and a touch of lime. It’s vibrant, green, and tastes like spring .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Kiwi slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, muddle the chopped kiwi, mint leaves, and simple syrup together until the kiwi is crushed and the mint is fragrant.
- Add the pineapple juice and lime juice. Stir well.
- Just before serving, add club soda and ice.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with kiwi slices and mint sprigs.
12. Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri Punch
All the flavor of a frozen daiquiri in a shareable punch bowl. Frozen strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup are blended until smooth, then combined with more strawberry juice and lemon-lime soda. It’s thick, slushy, and irresistible .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups strawberry juice or strawberry lemonade, chilled
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
- Fresh strawberries and lime wheels for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a large punch bowl.
- Add the chilled strawberry juice and stir to combine.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wheels. Serve in glasses with straws.
13. Honeydew Mint Cooler
This pale green punch is incredibly refreshing and hydrating. Fresh honeydew melon is blended with lime juice and a touch of honey, then strained for a smooth texture. Topped with sparkling water, it’s light and elegant .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 6 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a blender, work in batches to puree the honeydew melon with lime juice, honey, and 1 cup water until completely smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids. Discard the pulp.
- Refrigerate the honeydew base until well chilled.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint sprigs.
14. Blackberry Sage Lemonade Punch
This punch is a little more grown-up in flavor but still completely kid-friendly. Fresh blackberries and sage leaves are muddled together, then combined with lemonade and ginger ale. The result is a beautiful deep pink drink with herbal undertones .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
- 10-12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups lemonade, chilled
- 2 cups ginger ale, chilled
- Ice
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, gently muddle the blackberries, sage leaves, and simple syrup together until the blackberries are crushed and the sage is fragrant.
- Add the chilled lemonade and stir well.
- Just before serving, add the ginger ale and ice. Stir gently.
- Pour into glasses and garnish each with a fresh blackberry and a small sage leaf.
15. Orange Creamsicle Punch
This is another take on the creamsicle theme, but in a lighter, fizzier form. Orange juice and vanilla syrup are combined with cream soda for a drink that tastes just like the classic popsicle.
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 cups orange juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup vanilla syrup (or simple syrup with 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 4 cups cream soda, chilled
- Ice
- Orange slices and whipped cream for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled orange juice and vanilla syrup. Stir well.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled cream soda.
- Add ice and stir gently.
- Serve in glasses with a dollop of whipped cream and an orange slice.
16. Watermelon Agua Fresca
This Mexican-inspired drink is incredibly simple and refreshing. Fresh watermelon is blended with water and a touch of lime, then strained. It’s light, naturally sweet, and perfect for a spring day .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 seedless watermelon, cubed (about 8-10 cups)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional, depending on sweetness of melon)
- Lime wheels for garnish
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- Working in batches, blend the watermelon cubes until completely smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids. Discard the pulp.
- Stir in the cold water, lime juice, and sugar or honey to taste until dissolved.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lime wheels and mint sprigs.
17. Peeps on the Beach Punch
This playful punch is a non-alcoholic version of a Woo Woo. Cranberry juice, peach nectar, and lime juice are combined and topped with lemon-lime soda. Served with a Peeps bunny perched on the rim, it’s as cute as it is tasty .
Recipe Metadata:
Time to Make: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz peach nectar or peach juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2-3 oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
- Ice
- 1 Peeps marshmallow bunny for garnish
Recipe Steps:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add cranberry juice, peach nectar, and lime juice.
- Top with chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
- Garnish by clipping a Peeps bunny to the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
