9 Ways To Drink That Leftover Easter Candy

There are plenty of things you can do with leftover candies to make sure your kids don't fall into a sugar coma, but why not treat yourself to a few of these bite-sized sweets? And moreover, why not turn them into tasty cocktails and sweet shakes that you can use to decompress after a busy holiday weekend?

Any sugar-coated candy, such as Skittles or Starbursts, will do for this drink! Simply separate the candies by flavor, put them in the bottom of a sealable jar, and pour gin over them for a delicious cocktail base you can claim as your own. 

Can't get enough of those chocolate crème eggs Easter is known for? Our cocktail may seem a little decadent for brunch, but so is eating a whole handful of jelly beans before 10:30 a.m., and if you're anything like us, you're doing that, too. Go the extra mile: Crumble the remnants of your crème eggs and garnish the top of your cocktail with the results. Go ahead. Treat yo' self. 

Had a long Easter morning? Mix up an egg cream cocktail, savagely pop off your chocolate bunny's ears, and pour the concoction into the hollow bunny. Knock it back quickly and then enjoy the edible glass.

Jelly beans are to the candy world as glitter is to the craft world: You'll be finding their remnants for weeks to come. The good news is that there isn't much you can't make with jelly beans. They are perfect as dessert decorations and fabulous for creating eye-catching centerpieces. Another delicious thing you can do with leftover jelly beans is infuse vodka. Simply separate the jelly beans by flavor and you'll have a variety of cocktails you can enjoy for weeks to come. 

If your kids got enough licorice to jump rope with, there's no harm in swiping some for yourself to make this tasty martini! First, you'll need to infuse gin with the licorice. Once that is done, you can mix up a sweet cocktail that you'll never forget.

While most of us would agree that stale Peeps are still a treat, if you have one too many boxes of Peeps left over, don't eat them in a haste to put them to good use. Instead, use your beloved Peeps to infuse vodka for the perfect dessert cocktail mixer.

A frozen treat is just what the weatherman ordered now that warmer temperatures loom ahead. Gather the straggling peanut butter chocolate pieces and crush them into a delicious milkshake! Add a shot of coffee liqueur if you like to make it more adult-friendly.

If you love those crunchy, pastel candy eggs, you are going to love this drink. All you'll need is your favorite ice cream, a little a coffee-flavored liqueur, and a few crushed-up candy eggs. Bet you never knew your kid's Easter basket would be such a treat for you, huh?

Been munching on those mini-Snickers bars like it's your job? Satisfy your craving by using them in this decadent and delicious cocktail.