This Chocolate Easter Cocktail is basically dessert in a glass… with a cheeky little boozy twist.
Made with Nutella, Baileys, vodka and milk, it's the easiest grown-up Easter treat - especially served with Easter Rocky Road or a slice of Chocolate Hedgehog Easter Slice.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Chocolate Easter Cocktail
🕒 Ready In: 5 minutes
👪 Serves: 2 serves
🍽 Calories: 489 per serve
🥣 Main Ingredients: Nutella, Baileys, vodka, milk and mini chocolate Easter eggs
📖 Dietary Info: vegetarian
⭐ Why You'll Love It: This creamy chocolate Easter cocktail is quick, fun and seriously indulgent - with a hidden chocolate egg at the bottom for the ultimate festive finish.
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I was looking for something Easter-like - and this hit many spots - thanks Lucy!!!!
- Mish
If Easter and chocolate had a grown-up party drink, this would be it. It's rich, creamy and ridiculously easy to make, just like my Salted Caramel Cocktail and Toblerone Cocktail.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Really, what's not to love about a chocolate cocktail??!
• Ready in just 5 minutes - the easiest Easter cocktail ever.
• Rich, creamy and chocolatey - it tastes like dessert in a glass.
• Perfect Easter party drink - fun, festive and guaranteed to impress guests.
• Fancy yet fun - add a touch of glam with a white chocolate rim to your glasses!
• Thermomix or blender friendly - quick and foolproof to make.
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Easter Cocktail Ingredients
Baileys and vodka are classic liquor cabinet staples, making this cocktail incredibly easy to whip up whenever the craving for something indulgent strikes.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Nutella - adds the rich chocolate hazelnut flavour that makes this cocktail extra indulgent. Any hazelnut spread will work if you prefer.
- Baileys Irish Cream - gives the cocktail its creamy, boozy sweetness. Any Irish cream liqueur can be used. You can even make your own homemade Baileys!
- Mini chocolate Easter eggs - these sit at the bottom of the glass and slowly melt into the drink. Any small solid chocolate eggs work perfectly.
Variations
- Mocha Easter Cocktail - Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder or a shot of espresso, or swap Baileys for Kahlua for a chocolate coffee twist.
- Salted Caramel Version - Swap Nutella for salted caramel sauce for a creamy caramel twist.
- Kid-Friendly Version - Skip the alcohol and blend Nutella, milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a special chocolate Easter milkshake - served in cocktail glasses too, of course!
How To Make A Chocolate Easter Cocktail
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Prepare cocktail ingredients: Add the Nutella, Baileys, vodka and milk to a blender or Thermomix.
- Mix until smooth: Blend on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the easter egg surprise: Place one mini chocolate Easter egg into the bottom of each serving glass.
- Pour: Gently pour the chocolate cocktail over the egg.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Optional - before blending, add a white chocolate rim to the glasses for extra pizzazz! Melt the white chocolate gently in the microwave. Dip the rims of your glasses into the chocolate and place in the fridge for a minute or two until set.
Recipe Tips
• Use full-cream milk for the creamiest, richest cocktail texture.
• Don't over-blend: mix only until combined to keep the cocktail smooth.
• Chill your glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing drink.
• Chocolate rim tip (optional): hold glasses upside down to let excess chocolate drip off before placing glasses in the fridge so the rim sets neatly.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding extra milk if you prefer a lighter cocktail.
• Double or triple the recipe easily for Easter parties.
• Make ahead option: Blend the cocktail and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then give it a quick stir before pouring into glasses and serving.
• Freezing: unsuitable to freeze as dairy and alcohol can separate when frozen.
Chocolate Easter Cocktail FAQs
Yes! Simply leave out the Baileys and vodka and blend Nutella with milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious chocolate milkshake.
Any Irish cream liqueur works well, or try Kahlua for a chocolate coffee twist.
Small solid chocolate eggs (like Cadbury mini eggs) work best as they slowly melt into the drink.
More Easter Recipes
For even more chocolatey Easter inspiration, be sure to check out my collection of indulgent Easter desserts - perfect for celebrating the sweetest holiday of the year.
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Chocolate Easter Cocktail
Ingredients
- 50 g (⅓ cup) white chocolate optional, for a chocolate rim on the glasses
- 95 g (⅓ cup) Nutella
- 60 g (¼ cup) Baileys Irish Cream
- 30 g vodka 1 shot
- 250 g (1 cup) milk
- 2 mini solid chocolate easter eggs
Instructions
- If you would like a white chocolate rim around the top of your serving glasses, simply melt the white chocolate in the microwave on 50% power, for 1-2 minutes or until just melted.
- Dip the glasses into the melted chocolate and place into the fridge for a minute or two to set.
- Place the Nutella, Baileys, vodka and milk into a blender or Thermomix.
- Blend on low speed until combined. If using a Thermomix, very slowly increase to Speed 3, for 20 seconds, or until just combined.
- Place an easter egg into the bottom of 2 serving glasses.
- Pour over the chocolate cocktail and serve.
Notes
- Use full-cream milk for the creamiest, richest cocktail texture.
- Don't over-blend: mix only until combined to keep the cocktail smooth.
- Chill your glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing drink.
- Chocolate rim tip (optional): hold glasses upside down to let excess melted chocolate drip off before placing glasses in the fridge so the rim sets neatly
- Adjust the sweetness by adding extra milk if you prefer a lighter cocktail.
- Double or triple the recipe easily for Easter parties.
- Make ahead option: Blend the cocktail and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then give it a quick stir before pouring into glasses and serving.
- Freezing: unsuitable to freeze as dairy and alcohol can separate when frozen.
DIANA MILBURN says
Hi Lucy
Can you use the made baileys instead of buy the baileys
Lucy says
Absolutely!
terri says
How much do you use of each thing to serve 2 ? X
Lucy says
Hi Terri, the recipe card at the bottom of the post serves two 🙂
Mish says
Looking for something Easter like while in lockdown.
This hit many spots - thanks Lucy!!!!
Lucy says
Oh that's so wonderful! I hope you're out of lockdown very soon!
Linda says
What can you substitute for the nutella - nut allergy friendly?
Lucy says
Hmm good question! You could use any chocolate or cacao spread from the supermarket.
Caroline lindsay says
Making this tomorrow can't wait.