A joyful Easter drinks guide feels especially fitting this year.
Easter has always leaned indulgent. Chocolate eggs, sugar highs, the quiet permission to overdo it slightly. But this year, things feel a little more considered. Less about novelty, more about flavour. The kind that lingers.
Instead of reaching straight for the usual, there’s a growing shift towards Easter drinks that feel just as indulgent, but far more elevated. Dessert-inspired spirits are leading the way, but they’re sharper, more balanced, and built with proper structure behind them. Add in a few well-placed cocktails, a strong wine option, and something with a bit more edge, and suddenly the Easter table looks very different.
Below, the bottles worth pouring this weekend.
The Classic: Project #173 Chocolate Rum
There’s something reassuring about a chocolate-led spirit done properly, and this is exactly that. Built on a base of Caribbean rum, Project #173 Chocolate Rum leans into richness without tipping into excess.
On the nose, it opens with mocha and chocolate-coated peanuts, followed by a softer hint of cinnamon. The palate is where it settles into itself, darker chocolate, a touch of honey, and a subtle lift from lemongrass that keeps it from feeling too heavy.
It’s the kind of bottle that works both neat and in cocktails, which is where it becomes especially useful over the Easter weekend.
Try this: Midnight Pistachio Velvet
50ml Project #173 Chocolate Rum
20ml pistachio liqueur
20ml Irish cream
30ml double cream
Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and finish with grated dark chocolate and crushed pistachios. Silky, rich, and exactly what you want after dinner.
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The Crowd-Pleaser: Jaffa Cake Gin
Some bottles don’t need overthinking. Jaffa Cake Gin is one of them.
Made with real Jaffa cakes, alongside fresh orange peel and cocoa, it delivers exactly what you expect, but better. Bright marmalade orange leads, followed by bitter dark chocolate and a clean hit of juniper that keeps everything grounded.
It’s playful, yes, but there’s enough balance here to make it genuinely drinkable rather than just a novelty. If you’re hosting, this is the one that lands with everyone.
Best served simply, or pushed into something like a Negroni for a sharper edge. Garnish with a Jaffa cake, it would be rude not to.
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The Viral One: Project #173 Dubai Chocolate Rum
This is the bottle that leans fully into the moment. Inspired by the now-inescapable Dubai chocolate trend, Project #173 Dubai Chocolate Rum is unapologetically indulgent.
Milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy filo pastry come together in a way that feels closer to a dessert trolley than a drinks cabinet. Marzipan, tiramisu, pistachio cookies and sticky baklava all make an appearance, both on the nose and the palate.
It’s rich, layered and slightly theatrical, but that’s exactly the point. Easter is one of the few moments where that kind of excess makes sense.
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The ‘Swicey’ One: Rumbullion! Chilli & Chocolate Rum
For those who want something with a bit more edge, Rumbullion! Chilli & Chocolate Rum brings a darker, more complex take on Easter drinks.
Built with Criollo cocoa nibs, chipotle and jalapeño chillies, it starts on bittersweet chocolate and coffee, before opening into orange zest and a subtle cherry cola note. The heat builds slowly rather than hitting immediately, which is what makes it interesting.
There’s depth here, Black Forest gateau, gingerbread, spice, but it never feels overworked. This is the bottle you reach for later in the evening.
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For Something Different: Project #173 Bakewell Tart Rum
Not everything needs to be chocolate. Project #173 Bakewell Tart Rum proves that.
This is Easter, reworked through almond and cherry instead. Frangipane, glacé cherries, buttery pastry and toasted marzipan come through clearly, giving it that familiar Bakewell profile without feeling overly sweet.
It’s nostalgic, but still structured enough to work in a more grown-up setting.
Try this: Bakewell Cherry Sour
60ml Project #173 Bakewell Tart Rum
30ml lemon juice
30ml cherry syrup
½ egg white
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Dry shake, then shake with ice, double strain into a coupe and garnish with cherries. Bright, balanced, and surprisingly light.
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A Strong Pour: Imperial Stag Wines
For those building a more complete table, wine still has its place. Imperial Stag Wines enters with a focus on heritage and craftsmanship, drawing from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza.
Produced under winemaker Fabricio Orlando, the range leans into bold reds and crisp whites, all shaped by traditional techniques and a clear sense of identity. There’s a richness here that pairs naturally with Easter dishes, especially if you’re leaning towards something more substantial.
It’s less about novelty, more about presence.
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A Bottle With a Story: Never Say Die Bourbon
Some bottles stand out for their flavour, others for their story. Never Say Die Bourbon manages both.
Distilled in Kentucky, then transported across the Atlantic to be further matured in England, it’s a rare example of a bourbon shaped by two environments. That journey shows up in the glass, spice, caramel, vanilla, citrus, all carried through with a smooth, balanced finish.
The Small Batch is the easiest entry point, lighter, more approachable. The Barrel Strength pushes further, with more intensity and depth. The Rye adds a sharper, spiced edge.
It’s a strong addition if you want something that feels a little more considered on the table.
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For the Curious: Pelo del Perro Mezcal
If you’re looking to step away from sweetness entirely, Pelo del Perro offers something completely different.
This artisanal mezcal brand works directly with the Cortés family in Oaxaca, producing small-batch spirits rooted in tradition. Its Espadín and Madrecuishe expressions highlight just how varied mezcal can be, from softer, more accessible notes to something more mineral and complex.
There’s smoke, yes, but also freshness, structure, and a real sense of craft. It’s the kind of bottle that shifts the tone of the table instantly.
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What to Pour This Easter
The best Easter drinks don’t need to replicate dessert. They just need to carry the same sense of indulgence, a little richness, a little nostalgia, something worth slowing down for.
This year’s line-up does exactly that. From chocolate-led spirits to sharper, more structured pours, there’s a clear move towards drinks that feel considered rather than obvious.
And over a long weekend, that’s exactly what you want.
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