Easter is coming, and that means fun and colorful egg recipes! And since I hardly ever see actual Easter-themed drinks (that have no alcohol) and aren't simply spring drinks or fruit punch, I decided to create this Easter Egg Punch! This non-alcoholic Easter Punch is not only fun but also full of flavor and easy to make with a few ingredients.
It's topped with mini marshmallows and colored marshmallow Easter eggs for a colorful and simple garnish, so it makes a pretty display for your table! It's a big hit with adults and kids alike, and it's perfect for your Easter celebration or family gatherings.
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If you love easy and tasty punch recipes, try my Sparkling Strawberry Punch, too!
🥘 Ingredient Notes
I love using pina colada mix in drinks; it's like a bouquet of tropical delight in one little bottle! I use it in my Miami Vice Mocktail and Pina Colada Popsicles (non-alcoholic). Along with the mix, you'll also need a few simple ingredients for this delicious Easter punch recipe:
- Marshmallow Candy Eggs. These work the best because they are light and float. I always used Brach's brand marshmallow Easter Eggs, (affiliate link), but I can't seem to find them now, and Amazon shows them as "currently not available". It appears this brand has been discontinued, and I haven't been able to find another brand that works. However, you can make your own marshmallow candy egg (shown above in the ingredient photo). These eggs will float and won't run as quickly as the candy-covered ones.
- Pina Colada Mix: The pina colada mix gives this Easter brunch punch a hint of tropical.
- Lemonade. You can use lemonade from concentrate and mix it with water. But you can use pre-made lemonade.
- Sparkling water. I use Perrier, Bubly, or even No Name Sparkling lemon-lime water, whichever I have on hand.
- Grenadine. Grenadine is used in many mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Made from pomegranate juice that gets cooked down with sugar, grenadine has a delicious balance of mouth-puckering tartness and sweetness that adds color and depth of flavor to drinks.
- Ice cubes. Ice cubes work best in this recipe, but you could use crushed ice.
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖 🍍Variations & Substitutions
- Pina Colada Mix: You could use pineapple juice instead of lemonade if you want to bump up that "tropical" feel. You could also substitute orange juice for more fruity flavors!
- Sparkling water: You could substitute lemon-lime soda for sparkling water. Just be aware that it will make this punch sweeter.
- Marshmallow eggs: You could also use Peeps (Easter bunnies) or chicks or just use colored and white mini marshmallows. You could also use plastic eggs instead or leave out the eggs and marshmallows and use it for bridal showers, baby showers, or other special occasions.
- Lemonade: You could substitute pink lemonade for yellow lemonade.
- Alcoholic Version: For the adults out there, please feel free to spike this recipe with some amber rum for all the tropical feels.
🔪How to Make Easter Punch
- Step 1: Pour pina colada mix, sparkling water, gingerale, and lemonade into the punch bowl (or trifle bowl).
- Step 2: Add grenadine and stir. *You can add a little less to lighten it and/or reduce the sweetness.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes. *If it's too sweet, add more sparkling water.
- Step 4: Add colored marshmallow eggs and mini marshmallows, colored marshmallows, or just prior to serving. *I like it less sweet, so I used more sparkling water and a little less grenadine in this final photo.
Expert Tips
- Adjust Sweetness to Your Preference. If you prefer a less sweet punch, reduce the amount of grenadine. Or start with less sparkling water and gradually add more until you achieve your desired sweetness level. The beauty of this punch is that it’s highly customizable!
- Keep the Ice Separate. To avoid diluting the punch as the ice melts, consider serving the punch with ice cubes on the side or in separate glasses. This way, your guests can add their own ice as needed, keeping the punch from getting watered down too quickly.
- Add Marshmallows Just Before Serving. For the best visual appeal and texture, add the mini marshmallows and marshmallow eggs just before serving. If they sit in the liquid too long, they will start to dissolve and lose their shape and color.
- Chill the Ingredients in Advance. Chill your lemonade, sparkling water, and ginger ale ahead of time to keep the punch cool without needing to add excessive ice. This also ensures that the flavors meld together even before you serve it.
- Enhance the Tropical Flavor with Fresh Pineapple. For an extra burst of tropical goodness, add some fresh pineapple chunks to the punch just before serving. The pineapple adds a fresh flavor and makes the punch even more festive.
- Customize for Your Party Theme. If you’re serving this punch for a different holiday or event, you can easily swap out the marshmallow eggs for themed candies (like mini hearts for Valentine’s Day or snowflakes for winter celebrations). The punch is versatile enough for any occasion!
- Serve in Fun Glassware. For a more festive touch, serve the punch in fun glassware, such as mason jars, colorful plastic cups, or wine glasses. This gives the drink a more personalized feel and makes it even more enjoyable for your guests.
Top Tip
I discovered that a trifle bowl (affiliate link) also makes an excellent punch bowl. I only have one vintage punch bowl set, and I was tired of using it for every single recipe. And since I couldn't get a reasonably priced punch set off of Amazon in a hurry, I simply used my trifle bowl and some wine glasses (you can use plastic ones for kids, or any type of glasses, for that matter).
It's a fun alternative to a traditional punch bowl and allows you to see the vibrant colors of the drink, especially when paired with the colorful marshmallow eggs and mini marshmallows.
The great thing about trifle bowls is that they do double duty and are more reasonably priced than punch bowls. A trifle bowl costs about $35, while a punch bowl set starts at about $60+!
👪 Serving
Make sure you add the marshmallow eggs and the mini marshmallows just before serving this Easter party punch! The color will eventually come off the marshmallow eggs the longer they're in contact with liquid (within an hour).
But usually, the kids in the crowd have devoured all the Easter eggs before that even has a chance to happen! However, you can add more if desired. This recipe makes about 20 servings.
Simply double or triple the recipe if you want to make a large batch. Click on the blue serving size and select the number of servings you'd like, and the quantities will adjust automatically.
🌡️Storage
Store punch in a juice jug in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This punch can be frozen in a juice jug for up to 3 months (be sure to leave room for expansion during freezing), and remove marshmallows if you are freezing leftovers. Defrost in the fridge or at room temperature and add garnishes without freezing.
*You can also use the leftovers to make popsicles! Just pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 8 hours.
❔Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can make the punch ahead of time! You can prepare the liquid base (pina colada mix, lemonade, ginger ale, sparkling water, and grenadine) up to 24 hours in advance. Just make sure to store it in the fridge. Add ice and marshmallows right before serving to ensure they stay fresh and visually appealing.
If you can't find marshmallow Easter eggs, you can use mini marshmallows, Peeps (Easter bunnies or chicks), or even colored marshmallows. They all work well as a fun and colorful garnish.
Yes! For an adult twist, you can add amber rum to the punch. It’ll complement the tropical flavors and give it that extra kick. Start with 1-2 cups of rum and adjust to taste.
So, if you're looking for non-alcoholic punch recipes, Easter drinks, or the perfect drink for your Easter Sunday celebration, then give this easy punch a try!
And if you're looking for more Easter menu ideas, check out 21 Easy Easter Desserts (No Bake) and my Easter brunch menu!
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📋 Easter Punch Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 .5 cups lemonade
- 1 .5 cups pina colada mix
- 3.5 cup gingerale
- 1 ¾ - 3 cups sparking water * I use Perrier *Start with 1 ¾ cups and add until you achieve the desired sweeteness
- 2.5 tablespoon grenadine
- ½ bag colored marshmallow eggs
- 20 mini white marshmallows
Instructions
- Pour pina colada mix, sparkling water, gingerale and lemonade into punch bowl (or trifle bowl).5 .5 cups lemonade, 1 .5 cups pina colada mix, 3.5 cup gingerale, 1 ¾ - 3 cups sparking water
- Then mix in grenadine.2.5 tablespoon grenadine
- Add ice cubes.
Garnish
- Add colored marshmallow eggs and mini marshmallows just prior to serving.½ bag colored marshmallow eggs, 20 mini white marshmallows
Notes
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- Adjust Sweetness to Your Preference. If you prefer a less sweet punch, reduce the amount of grenadine. Or start with less sparkling water and gradually add more until you achieve your desired sweetness level. The beauty of this punch is that it’s highly customizable!
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- Keep the Ice Separate. To avoid diluting the punch as the ice melts, consider serving the punch with ice cubes on the side or in separate glasses. This way, your guests can add their own ice as needed, keeping the punch from getting watered down too quickly.
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- Add Marshmallows Just Before Serving. For the best visual appeal and texture, add the mini marshmallows and marshmallow eggs just before serving. If they sit in the liquid too long, they will start to dissolve and lose their shape and color.
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- Chill the Ingredients in Advance. Chill your lemonade, sparkling water, and ginger ale ahead of time to keep the punch cool without needing to add excessive ice. This also ensures that the flavors meld together even before you serve it.
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- Enhance the Tropical Flavor with Fresh Pineapple. For an extra burst of tropical goodness, add some fresh pineapple chunks to the punch just before serving. The pineapple adds a fresh flavor and makes the punch even more festive.
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- Customize for Your Party Theme. If you’re serving this punch for a different holiday or event, you can easily swap out the marshmallow eggs for themed candies (like mini hearts for Valentine’s Day or snowflakes for winter celebrations). The punch is versatile enough for any occasion!
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- Serve in Fun Glassware. For a more festive touch, serve the punch in fun glassware, such as mason jars, colorful plastic cups, or wine glasses. This gives the drink a more personalized feel and makes it even more enjoyable for your guests.
Elaine
I know a lot of kids who will love this punch recipe! Such a cute idea, Terri!
Terri Gilson
Thanks!
nancy
such a fun and cute display for kids. I'm only worried that they will choke on those little eggs.
Terri Gilson
Hi Nancy,
I wouldn't give it to toddlers, but if kids are at the age where they are able to eat the eggs, they should be fine.
Terri
Bernice
That's such a fun looking Easter punch and it's nice to see it family friendly as well. I have a punch bowl but that's a great tip to use a trifle bowl if you don't have a punch bowl.
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
This is a fun drink idea! I don't think I've ever seen a recipe for Easter punch. I love the colourful eggs and mini marshmallows!
Asha
You're right, I don't think I've seen a specifically Easter punch before. This is such a cute idea! I can see kids loving this at an Easter party.