Easter is a time for gathering with family and friends, eating good food and celebrating with loved ones. While making Easter baskets, doing Easter egg hunts and eating good food and bunny cake are all great activities, there are other activities that you could have for your guests as a host this holiday.

If you’re having adults over for a party this Easter holiday, or this Spring and Summer, consider making a delicious and on-theme cocktail for everyone. Similar to a Bloody Mary drink, the Bunny Mary has been going viral, all over TikTok and Instagram. The Bloody Mary has always been a popular brunch drink. Who knows why the combination of tomato juice, celery, vodka and worcestershire makes people go crazy and order the savory cocktail all the time? The drink’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years, hence why the Bunny Mary was created. The Bunny Mary is just one of the several variations of the Bloody Mary, swapping out the dark red color for orange.

Here’s how to make a Bunny Mary cocktail.

What Goes In a Bunny Mary?

So, you might have the million dollar question of what ingredients go into a Bunny Mary drink. Filled with the perfect balance of savory and a little bit of sweetness, this drink has only has a few ingredients. Fresh carrot juice is a main ingredient, you get that sweet and savory carrot flavor that gives the drink its bright orange Spring-themed color. Using fresh carrot juice will create the best Munny Mary drink you’ve ever had, however if you’re in a time crunch, store bought carrot juice works just as well.

Since this is a cocktail, the vodka is gonna be the star of the show. You’re gonna need to add a little bit of sweetness to balance out the savory elements of this drink and a little bit of honey goes a long way. As a replacement for lime in a Bloody Mary, the Bunny Mary has caper brine, which gives it extra acidity. Adding more acidity and some citrus, lemon juice is a key ingredient in this cocktail. And, it wouldn’t be a Bloody Mary replacement without that kick of heat. Add a dash or two of hot sauce in your Bunny Mary drink to bring the heat up.

Garnish Your Cocktail

Garnish can make or break the looks of a drink. Since you’ll be serving this at your Easter gathering or Spring party, it needs to look as pretty as it tastes so that your guests will be impressed. The great part about adding a garnish is that you can personalize each drink to yours or your guests liking. While parsley is a popular garnish for this drink, a lime wedge or carrot can also be used. Some influencers on Instagram and TikTok are garnishing their Bunny Mary drinks with pickles and olives, which seem to pair well with the color and taste of this cocktail. You’re also gonna want to rim your glass for aesthetic purposes. Using lime to rim the side or top of your glass, start by using lime juice as a base. Rim the glass with your choice of spice. Smoked paprika salt, himalayan pink salt, tajin salt, chili powder or Penzy’s Pico Fruta are all great spices to use.

How To Make A Bunny Cocktail

While the bunny mary has a list of unique ingredients, it’s surprisingly easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces of vodka
• 3 ounces of fresh carrot juice
• ½ ounce of honey
• ½ ounce of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp of hot sauce
• 1 tsp of caper brine
• Parsley (for garnish)
• Carrot, pickles or olives (for garnish)
• Lime juice (for rim)
• Choice of seasoning (for rim)

To make a Bunny Mary cocktail, start by rimming your chilled glass with lime juice and your choice of seasoning. Add some ice to your glass and start pouring your ingredients in. First, add your vodka, then your carrot juice, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce and caper brine. Stir until well combined. Now, it’s time to add your garnish. Get creative with this by using the garnish options above. You and your guests will loved this Bunny Mary cocktail, perfect for Easter or any Spring or Summer party.