7 Pitcher Cocktails Perfect for Easter Brunch

I am someone who firmly believes brunch isn't brunch without a mimosa, so when it comes to organizing a festive brunch for Easter, there will definitely be a cocktail on my table. Pitcher drinks are the best route to go when you're serving a crowd, and for Easter I believe they should be extra fresh and seasonal, as the holiday is also a bit of a celebration of the early days of spring. Here are seven pitcher cocktails that fit the bill.

1. Strawberry Mojito Pitcher

For some on the West coast and in the South, fresh farmers market strawberries may just be coming available around Easter, which means they should be celebrated in a cocktail. For the rest of us, grocery-store strawberries will have to do. Regardless, the result will be a bright, fresh cocktail that tastes like spring, whether it's actually arrived or not.

2. Breakfast Sangria

This colorful sangria is a fun twist on the usual mimosa. The citrus fruit releases its sweetness into the orange liquor and Prosecco, and the whole thing is topped off with grapefruit-flavored sparkling water.

3. Strawberry & Limoncello Rosé Sangria

While this recipe calls for rosé Champagne, you can most definitely substitute it with another sparkling rosé wine to help keep costs down.

4. Blood Orange Mimosa Pitcher Cocktail

Blood orange season is winding down, so it's wise to enjoy the ruby-toned citrus while you still can. Here it takes the place of regular oranges to make one show-stopping twist on the brunch favorite.

5. Grapefruit Mimosas for a Crowd

This pitcher cocktail is as simple as it gets: Combine grapefruit juice and sparkling wine and enjoy. It's worth seeking out good-quality grapefruit juice here to really make this drink special.