Brunch isn’t complete without a tasty drink or two. Discover 16 cocktails that are ideal to serve at your next brunch whether you’re hosting a party or an intimate gathering.
Everybody loves brunch. A leisurely meal that combines breakfast and lunch, brunch is all about tasty dishes like pancakes, waffles and french toast. And, while drinking cocktails at breakfast may seem wrong, the opposite is true about brunch. In fact, it almost seems wrong to not sip a tasty beverage especially during weekend brunches, holiday brunches and celebratory brunches.
Fun Fact: Some believe that brunch originated in 19th century London. It then jumped the pond to America in 20th century and is currently a global phenomenon.
But what are the best cocktails to serve with brunch at home? Essentially, it depends on your mood and what you’re craving. Some popular brunch cocktails are fruity and fun while others are savory and sophisticated. Then there are caffeinated cocktails that provide a double whammy of boozy stimulation. The best way to find your personal favorite is to try them all.
16 Awesome Brunch Cocktails
1. Mimosa
2. Bloody Mary
Discover the pleasures of drinking a Bloody Mary at home. Easy to craft despite its laundry list of ingredients, the iconic brunch cocktail’s zesty flavors will make your taste buds sing with delight.
3. Bellini
The Bellini cocktail may be the most delightful brunch cocktail of them all. With just two ingredients (peach purée and Prosecco), it’s easy to craft. It’s also bubbly, sweet and peachy. Plus, it’s pleasantly pink. And who doesn’t like pink cocktails?
4. Espresso Negroni
5. Tequila Sunrise
6. Corpse Reviver No. 2
7. Irish Coffee
Surprisingly easy to craft at home, the boozy caffeinated beverage will wake you up (or keep you up) and make you happy after just a few sips.
8. Screwdriver
9. Milk Punch
10. Maple Bourbon Smash
11. Espresso Martini
Crafted with two liquors and a shot of espresso, the Espresso Martini may be the buzziest cocktail of them all. In other words, it’s a brunchtime hero.
12. Garibaldi
13. Bloody Caesar
14. French 75
15. Aperol Spritz
Although the Aperol Spritz was originally imbibed during Italian aperitivo sessions, it’s now enjoyed any time of the day from brunch to late at night. It’s a cocktail classic!
16. Paloma
Although the Paloma tastes like summer in a glass, the refreshing tequila tipple is simultaneously sweet, sour and salty regardless of the season. And, since graprefruit juice is a key Paloma ingredient, it’s also an excellent brunchtime beverage.
Bonus Beverage Without Alcohol – Espresso Tonic
The espresso tonic will cool you down and pump you up at the same time. It’s ideal for brunch when you want a jolt instead of a buzz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunch is a mid-day meal that combines breakfast and lunch. Many people consider it to be the best meal of the week.
Brunch cocktails are drinks that complement the mid-day meal. Far from a one trick pony, they can be either sweet or savory. Some brunch cocktail include a caffeinated shot of coffee or espresso.
Two cocktails rule the roost when it comes to brunch cocktail greatness. The Mimosa is the most iconic sweet brunch cocktail while the Bloody Mary is the most iconic savory brunch cocktail.
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