30+ Brunch Cocktails to Sip and Savor

It is incredible to enjoy the best brunch cocktails I will share in this article. They will be the outstanding relaxing choices for your family. In particular, making them is quick and convenient with some trouble-free operations.

Besides learning the instructions to make these delicious cocktails, you can gain much other valuable knowledge about them. Therefore, please concentrate on reading this article to not neglect any information.

Expand Your Knowledge With Some Essential Things About Brunch

Perhaps, most people are familiar with the word “brunch” or “brunch meal”, so what is brunch? Brunch is a meal that takes place from 11 am to 1:30 pm. The name “brunch” is a combination of “breakfast” and “lunch”.

Originally, brunch appeared for the first time in England in the 19th century, and it was introduced in the US in the 1930s. Today, brunch is common in many parts globally. People often prepare brunch on special occasions like Thanksgiving, weddings, Halloween, etc.

In particular, alcoholic drinks like cocktails or champagne are familiar companions of this meal. Mimosa is one of the most iconic cocktail recipes for brunch.

Furthermore, people often use many famous and delicious cocktails like Bloody Mary, French 75, the mixture of Dry Vermouth with soda, etc for brunch. Recently, people have preferred low alcoholic cocktails to high alcoholic drinks.

A Collection Of Delicious And Convenient Brunch Cocktails

Are you ready to expand your knowledge with these excellent brunch recipes? Please prepare a cookbook to take note of these specific tutorials to make delicious cocktails for your loved ones.

1. Garden Cherry Bourbon Smash

Total time: About 5 minutes

Are you searching for a yummy drink for brunch? Garden Cherry Bourbon Smash is your savior. It is a fresh breeze with sweet cherries and bubbly and spicy ginger beer for the summer. In particular, it just takes about 5 minutes to get the best cocktail.

Indeed, basil and thyme are high kicks in this recipe. Basil tastes salty and sweet, and you can feel the notes of mint and pepper from this ingredient. It will coordinate with the minty and woody touch of thyme.

You will fall in love with the caramel and oak touches of the Bourbon and the typical citrus note of the Cointreau. A little vinegar will diversify the flavor of this drink significantly. The scene will be more gorgeous with a cherry and basil on top.

In case cherries are not available on your hand, you can try making this cocktail with berries or other stone fruits like blackberries and plum. In addition, replacing Bourbon with vodka or tequila is a perfect idea.

Save these tutorials to make delicious Cherry Bourbon Smash properly.

2. Blueberry Mojito

Total time: Around 30 minutes

It is a fruity option for your brunch cocktails menu. If you have the opportunity to try classic Mojito, you will feel the taste of rum, lime, mint, and simple syrup. However, the addition of frozen blueberries will enhance its flavor.

The deep blue color of this alcoholic beverage is made up of blueberries. Besides the natural taste of these fruits, you will love the sweetness of baking stevia or sugar. In terms of liqueur elements, white rum is my favorite choice.

For more efficient and faster service, you should prepare the syrup and store it in the container before starting the party. If it is a big party, it is best to mix syrup with rum in a pitcher and serve the mixture with sparkling water and ice when the meal starts.

3. Grapefruit Radler

Total time: About 5 minutes

Drinking a glass of delicious Grapefruit Radler is a fun experience. Radler is similar to Shady (a mixture of beer and citrus liquid). However, instead of using lemonade like Shady, you will prepare grapefruit soda to add to this cocktail.

This mixed drink is super simple to make since you just need to mix grapefruit soda with lemon juice, Gin, and white beer. Moreover, wheat beer is an appropriate alternative. You can select different wheat beer types, including Belgian-style Blue Moon or Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier.

4. Honeydew Margarita

Total time: About 10 minutes

You will regret not enjoying the unique flavor of Honeydew Margaritas. So, it is time to make this fruity and refreshing Margarita to treat your loved ones. You can feel the slight spiciness because of the appearance of Tajin on the rim of the glass.

The taste of honeydew is pretty similar to cantaloupes, but it will be sweeter, and you cannot feel a musky aftertaste when enjoying honeydew. To make this cocktail, you need to shake honeydew juice, lime juice, and tequila about 30 seconds before serving.

Let’s go to the kitchen to make Honeydew Margarita together.

5. French 75

Total time: About 3 minutes

When it comes to well-known Champagne cocktails, it is impossible not to mention French 75. Its simplicity and the characteristic citrus note will be a fun suggestion for any occasion. This incredible drink was born around World War I.

Its name is taken from the name of the M1897 Rapid-Fire 75mm artillery gun of the French army. Besides the French 75, you can try French 76 or 96 made with vodka or whiskey. Meanwhile, cognac is the crucial element of the French 75.

Cognac will supplement the juiciness, tartness, and acidity of this cocktail. It is unnecessary to worry about the sweetness of this drink due to the appearance of simple syrup. You should add champagne and lemon juice to enhance the flavor of this excellent drink.

6. Sweet Tea Sangria

Total time: About 1 hour

Suppose you love the typical flavor of tea in cocktails, Sweet Tea Sangria is an exciting option. You should place this cocktail in the fridge for about 1 hour before the guests arrive to serve it quickly and promptly.

You will immerse yourself in the citrus notes created by Triple Sec. Sliced frozen peaches and raspberries will bring a fruity and fresh taste to you. White wine is an indispensable part of this drink, and I recommend using Sauvignon Blanc.

7. Classic Bellini

Total time: About 10 minutes

Bellini is a famous Italian drink. It was processed for the first time in the early 1900s in Venice. Gradually, it was introduced to many other regions globally. Because its color is similar to a painting of Giovanni Bellini, it is named after his name.

Initially, Bellini contained a little cherry and raspberry juice. Gradually, it has many variations with the appearance of white, yellow peaches or peach nectar. You can use sparkling wine instead of Prosecco while making this drink.

The bubbly and sugary sweet notes of Prosecco work well with the sweetness and the appealing fragrance of peaches to create a great whole. It takes about 10 minutes to make a tremendous alcoholic beverage for your vacation.

Follow these directions to get the best Classic Bellini for dessert.

8. Madras

Total time: About 5 minutes

The tangy and refreshing taste of the Madras cocktail will leave a profound impression in the minds of your diners. It is compatible for serving at many special events with many guests because processing is relatively quick and straightforward.

The subtle taste of vodka and the sweetness of simple syrup will pair perfectly with the citrus and tart flavor of orange juice. Using unsweetened cranberry juice helps reduce the sweetness of this cocktail. Also, this element adds a bright color to this drink.

9. Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria

Total time: About 4 hours 30 minutes

Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria is a fantastic treat for your summer. Rhubarb and strawberries will coordinate well to make an amazing mixture. The appearance of orange juice is an essential addition to this dessert.

You will need cane sugar and water to prepare Rhubarb simple syrup. I love the typical pink color of this drink made with Rose wine. Also, it adds a fruity and fresh taste with the notes of raspberries, cherries, and strawberries to this cocktail.

10. Róse Lemonade

Total time: About 8 minutes

Róse Lemonade is a summer drink that you have to give a shot. Its beautiful pink color will impress you right away. This incredible Róse Lemonade is a harmonious mixture of tart and floral tastes.

This delicious lemonade cocktail recipe comprises club soda, Róse, and Pink Lemonade Frozen Concentrate. Thanks to the Róse in this recipe, you will think of tasting the tropical and citrus fruits. The tangy and sweet notes of lemonade concentrate will wake your taste buds.

11. Sea Breeze Cocktail

Total time: About 10 minutes

I have a massive passion for the drinks flavored with grapefruit because grapefruit taste helps me feel comfortable and relaxed. So, Sea Breeze has been my staple drink for a long time. Sea Breeze is a well-known drink including cranberry and grapefruit juice.

It is pretty similar to Bay Breeze, but you will use grapefruit juice instead of pineapple juice. In addition to the gentle taste of vodka, grapefruit and cranberry juice will bring tart and sweet notes to the drink.

Also, if you like sweet cocktails, you can add simple syrup or lemon-lime soda. It is fantastic to relax on a lounge chair and sip a glass of Sea Breeze on the beach in the summer. 

It is not complicated to prepare outstanding Sea Breeze with these instructions.

12. Blackberry Champagne Mule

Total time: Around 5 minutes

Blackberry Champagne Mule is an iconic representative of brunch cocktails. The distinctive tart and sweet touch of the frozen blackberries will blend with refreshing and cool notes of mint. Furthermore, the citrus taste of lemon will explode the flavor of this drink.

You are probably looking for liqueur notes from this treat. Vodka and champagne will take on this responsibility. The strong fruity taste of champagne will balance with the subtle vodka and create a perfect overall.

13. Spicy Bloody Mary

Total time: About 5 minutes

Spicy Bloody Mary is an ideal brunch cocktail for spicy lovers. Traditionally, Bloody Mary contains tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, etc. Especially, hot sauce will tickle your taste buds.

Tamarind and molasses in the Worcestershire sauce will bring an unique sweet-sour flavor to this cocktail. In addition, it is easy to feel the citrus touch of lime juice when you enjoy this excellent drink.

Normally, people often use olives and celery stalks to garnish Bloody Mary, but I want to change this way for Spicy Bloody Mary. I love to use spicy salami, Jalapeno and garlic stuffed olives for decoration.

14. Strawberry Margarita

Total time: About 5 minutes

It is effortless to process delicious and fresh Strawberry Margarita with some simple ingredients. You fall in love with the eye-catching red color of this mouthwatering cocktail. Let’s check the ways to prepare this dessert right now.

To beautify the cocktail, it is necessary to moisten the top of the glass with a lime wedge and soak the top in the salt. Next, you only need to put strawberries, lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, and honey into a blender and blend until you get a smooth mixture.

You must wait 3 minutes to remove foam before serving this drink. To make it more delicious and sweeter, you should add sweetener or tequila into the mixture at the final stages. Let’s serve it with ice.

15. Frozen Orange Prosecco

Total time: About 8 hours

Frozen orange Prosecco will bring great experiences to your party. This refreshing cocktail using orange juice is suitable for hot summer days. This recipe needs a long time to prepare because you have to freeze Prosecco overnight before performing the following stages.

After frozen Prosecco is ready, you will mix it with orange juice, sugar, and orange zest and blend until the mixture becomes smooth. It will look better with a sprig of mint. Its distinctive orange shade makes you want to try it right away.

16. Michelada

Total time: About 5 minutes

Michelada cocktail is a traditional drink full of Mexican beer, hot sauce, and lime juice flavor. It is served for many special occasions, but this cocktail is standard for the Cinco de Mayo feast, which is a celebration held on May 5 in Mexico.

You should start with the glass decoration by making a chili-salt rimmed glass. Lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and Worcestershire sauce are the first components used for this drink. Remember to stir to mix them.

Cool the cocktail with ice and pour the beer on top. Let’s continue to stir to blend all ingredients before serving.

Let’s discover the methods to make Michelada for your parties.

17. Mixed Berry Rosemary Gin Refresher

Total time: Around 5 minutes

Mixed Berry Rosemary Gin Refresher is one of my favorite treats at brunch. The combination of fresh berries, Gin, and rosemary will bring an incredible and pleasant dessert. So, add it to your drink menu immediately.

I combine blueberries and blackberries because I love cocktails with a natural sweet taste and eye-catching color. Fresh rosemary gives me an astringent and lemony touch. And the sweetness of berries will be balanced by lemon juice.

The drink’s taste will be more diverse when I add the spicy kick of Gin to this cocktail. Also, you can replace it with vodka. It is time to end with sparkling water on top.

18. Iced Drunken Mocha

Total time: About 5 minutes

Do you love cocktails with coffee flavor? Iced Drunken Mocha cocktail will wake you up instantly with the addition of Kahlua (coffee liqueur). It adds intense vanilla and caramel notes to your drink.

When combining whole milk and chocolate syrup, you will be crazy with the rich flavor. To highlight this recipe, I will add a bitter note of chilled espresso. Do not forget to garnish it with whipped cream and cocoa powder.

19. Kir Royale

Total time: Around 5 minutes

It is great to chill with friends while sipping a glass of Kir Royale. This cocktail will not be delicious if it is too sweet, so you need to adjust the sweetness level properly. Creme de Cassis acts as a sweetener for this recipe.

This liqueur type is made from blackcurrant. If you do not have this ingredient, you can replace it with Creme de Framboise or Chambord to create a perfect Chambord cocktail. Champagne is an indispensable part, and dry sparkling wine is an ideal alternative for champagne.

20. Salty Dog Cocktail

Total time: About 5 minutes

The classic Salty Dog is a product of Gin and grapefruit juice. The sweet and appealing taste of grapefruit juice will conquer you from the first try. This cocktail seems attractive when served in a highball glass with a salted rim.

To make a salted rim, you must moisten the top of the glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip the edge into the salt. Gin and grapefruit juice will become a unified block with a few shake movements.

It is perfect for serving this mixture with ice and decorating with a sprig of rosemary and grapefruit wedge.

Take note of these instructions to make a Salty Dog cocktail for brunch.

21. Champagne Pomegranate Cocktail

Total time: About 5 minutes

If you are searching for a brunch cocktail for the parties or celebrations, why don’t you try the Champagne Pomegranate cocktail? This cocktail’s light and refreshing flavor will knock you out right away. I am crazy about its gorgeous ruby red shade.

Its characteristic red hue is made up of pomegranate juice. The gentle sweetness of vodka blends with the fruity note of champagne. To decorate this cocktail, the additions of pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprig will beautify the glass.

22. Earl Grey Tea Cocktail

Total time: About 12 minutes

If you plan to go to brunch with your favorite girls, the Earl Grey Tea cocktail is a compatible choice for this event. It is a healthy drink with a mild taste and hints of lemon and lavender. Besides, you can find Gin and simple syrup flavors in this cocktail.

Earl Grey is a famous black tea. Its name is derived from the name of the Prime Minister of the UK in the 1830s (Earl of Grey). Earl Grey tea will help boost energy levels and reduce stress for you. Furthermore, it contains many antioxidants.

23. Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzer

Total time: About 15 minutes

Do you have any plans for your brunch? You should not ignore Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzers on this list. It’s a beautiful cocktail with a green shade. Some cucumber slices will make it fresher.

Let’s start blending honeydew in a blender to get the smooth paste. After filling the glass with ice cubes, you just need to add cucumber slices, Gin, pureed melon, syrup, and club soda to the glass to finish this cocktail.

24. Mixed Citrus Daiquiri

Total time: About 5 minutes

Until now, I still cannot forget the intense and appealing taste of Mixed Citrus Daiquiri. Originally, Daiquiri was a blend of rum and citrus juice. I recommend applying white rum to get a delicate influence on this cocktail.

White grapefruit and kumquat are the two main components that bring citrus notes to this drink. However, you need to muddle them to get juice to add to this cocktail. To sweeten it, brown sugar is a necessary ingredient.

25. Beer Margarita

Total time: About 5 minutes

Beer Margaritas is the following recipe I want to share. It is not complicated to make this excellent cocktail with some simple ingredients. This delicious and festive drink combines orange soda, limeade concentrate, white tequila, and other elements.

It is essential to rim the glass with sugar or salt and a lime wedge to increase the aesthetic of the recipe. You need to mix limeade concentrate, beer, tequila, and orange soda in a pitcher before serving this drink in the glass.

It is time to make Beer Margarita to treat your friends and family.

26. Champagne Brunch Punch

Total time: Around 10 minutes

A famous brunch cocktail you should try is Champagne Punch. It is full of orange flavor with the appearance of orange juice and slices. In particular, the lovely shade of this drink comes from cranberry juice. Ginger Ale adds a hit of warmth and earthy taste.

To get a perfect Champagne Punch, you should mix orange juice, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and fruits in a punch bowl and stir them together. Before serving, you pour champagne into the mixture slowly and use this drink instantly.

27. Cosmopolitan

Total time: About 5 minutes

Cosmopolitan or Cosmo is one of my favorite cocktails. All ingredients in this recipe are cheap and easy to find. You will not be able to resist the sweet and tart taste and the attractive pink hue of this drink. It will bring great moments for you.

What you need for this attractive cocktail are vodka, cranberry juice, Triple Sec, and lime juice. Cranberry juice will give a distinctive shade to the recipe. Lime juice, Triple Sec, and vodka ensure the balance between sweet and sour taste.

If you have a huge party with many guests, it would be better to combine all elements in a large pitcher ahead of time and store it in the fridge. When you want to serve, you just need to shake the liquid.

28. Frozen Mudslide

Total time: About 8 minutes

The smooth texture and typical shade of Frozen Mudslide will conquer you instantly. This bubble mixture includes Irish cream liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and Kahlua. Kahlua is a famous liqueur with Arabica coffee as the main component.

Besides the above ingredients, the chocolate syrup will supplement the characteristic aroma and light bitter taste of the recipe. In particular, you will not be able to enjoy this cocktail at its best flavor if this recipe lacks vodka.

Take note of these steps to get the mouthwatering Frozen Mudslide.

29. Pineapple Strawberry Mimosas

Total time: Around 10 minutes

Pineapple and strawberries are an immortal combination in cuisine. The delicious and crisp Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa is a suggestion you should consider for brunch.

Typically, people will combine it with Cinnamon French Toast Casserole and Hash Brown Waffles at the parties.

The classic Mimosa is a famous treat with citrus juice and champagne. But, let’s forget citrus juice because pineapple juice will surprise you. After muddling, fresh strawberries, champagne or Prosecco will be added. Finally, complete the cocktail with pineapple juice.

30. Mint Grapefruit Mimosas

Total time: About 25 minutes

Mimosa is a brunch cocktail loved by many people, and I believe your guests too. So, let’s learn how to prepare Mint Grapefruit Mimosa immediately. This fantastic recipe is a mixture of the sweet taste of grapefruit juice and the cool sensation of mint.

The simple syrup made from water, honey, and mint leaves will bring natural and appealing sweetness to the cocktail. You can enjoy this cocktail after adding Prosecco or sparkling wine. Make it more beautiful by decorating it with sprigs of fresh mint.

31. Mango Bellini

Total time: Around 5 minutes

If you have mango on hand, it is excellent to process Mango Bellini. It is an incredible and festive brunch cocktail you have to try. The fusion of mango and sparkling wine will create a masterpiece.

In this drink, most people use mango nectar or juice. The sweet-sour taste of mango will become more impressive when combined with sparkling wine. There are many types of wine you can add, but Prosecco or champagne are the best choices.

32. Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

Total time: Around 5 minutes

Honeycrisp Apple cocktails will make special occasions like Halloween, Christmas, or Thanksgiving memorable. Apple flavor is the dominant touch of this recipe since it is made from apple vodka, honey crisp apple, and apple cider.

To cool this drink, you should prepare crushed ice. The first stage to have a delicious apple cider cocktail is to pour apple vodka into the glass and blend it with spiced apple cider by stirring. The recipe will be full of flavor with honey crisp apple slices.

Almost bartenders focus on the decorative element when processing drinks, so decoration is essential. You should top the cocktail with cinnamon to make it look more eye-catching.

Share Your Thought!

Alcoholic drinks play an essential role in parties and vacations because they make these events more exciting and happier. So, let’s try to make these fantastic recipes in this list to bring great moments for your family members and friends.

If your relatives ask you about the brunch cocktail for their parties, do not hesitate to show this article to them. Furthermore, I am looking forward to receiving your feedback after reading this post via comments. Thanks a lot!