Whether mom sits at the head of the table or lounges in a more leisurely space, Mother’s Day Brunch cocktails make the meal more festive. Instead of another mimosa, these floral, flirty and fun options elevate the dining experience. And, the special libations can become a new tradition for years to come.
When it comes to brunch cocktails, the flavors tend to be lighter and fruitier. Even though the espresso martini can often replace another latte, the reality is that juicy, fruit forward libations take prime space on the table.
Whether served with an egg dish, pancakes or even a plate of bacon, the bright cocktails help cut through all the rich flavors. Adding balance to every bite, it is easy to ask for a refill.
Must Sip Mother’s Day Brunch Cocktails
Pear of Thieves
While the classic screwdriver has been a brunch staple, the orange juice forward drink can be one note. For people who want a bevvy of citrus flavors, this cocktail delivers. It is sweet, tart and quite juicy.
One word of caution needs to be heeded with the grapefruit juice. A too acidic option will make this beverage too tart. While a good pucker is refreshing, imbalanced beverages are not sippable.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
- ½ oz. St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- ¼ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. fresh pear juice
- 1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- Garnish: Grapefruit wedge
Directions:
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously then pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish.
Guava Smash
Tropical fruits can be the fun, vibrant flavor that brings excitement to the table. This guava forward drink is a taste of the islands.
Additionally, the sparkling coconut water adds a lovely mouthfeel. The more viscous consistency ensures that this cocktail is savored slowly.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Sonrisa Platino Puerto Rican Rum
- 2 oz Guava Nectar
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1.5 oz Sparkling Coconut Water
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and garnish with lime wheels and coconut flakes.
Carpano Bellini Spritz
A bellini is a brunch staple. The stone fruit forward cocktail is just sweet enough to make it feel indulgent but never cloying. In this recipe, the Carpano Dry Vermouth creates balance with the other dry and sweet ingredients. Just like the right spice rounds out a great recipe, this vermouth is the ingredient that pulls it all together.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Carpano Dry Vermouth
- ½ oz. Peach Puree
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 2 oz Champagne or Sparking Wine
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a wine glass over fresh ice and top off with sparkling wine and favorite fruit garnish.
Spa Day Paloma
While some moms will get a spa day as a gift, this cocktail kickstarts the celebration before stepping into the relaxation room. Although a paloma is a classic tequila cocktail, this complex version adds some hydration elements.
The combination of cucumber water and aloe vera juice adds a vegetal quality. Additionally, it keeps the cocktail light. After finding that inner zen, no one wants to feel weighed down by the beverage.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Tequila Corralejo Silver
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz cucumber water (fresh or cold-pressed)
- 0.5 oz aloe vera juice
- 0.25–0.5 oz agave syrup (to taste)
- 2–3 drops saline solution or pinch of sea salt
- Splash of soda water
Method:
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add tequila, grapefruit, cucumber water, aloe, and agave. Stir gently to keep it light and airy. Add saline to sharpen the citrus and balance the sweetness. Top with soda water.
Garnish:
- Cucumber ribbon, grapefruit wedge or half wheel, optional tiny pinch of salt
Cointreau Big Love
Everyone wants mom to feel loved on her special day. This cocktail delivers with the color of love, red. Additionally, beet juice is a great option to promote heart health. For anyone who loves a savory cocktail with a touch of sweetness, this beverage is a must try.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz Beet Juice
- 0.25 oz Lemon Juice
- 1.25 oz Strawberry Shrub
- 1.25 oz Vodka
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker full of ice
- Shake until well chilled
- Strain it and serve it in a coupette
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