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These 21 Brunch Cocktails Will Level Up Your Mother’s Day Plans

Brunch Cocktails For Mother’s Day
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Nothing beats brunch—especially for a special occasion like Mother’s Day. Letting mom have a few extra hours to luxuriate over bacon and coffee is a treat she’s sure to appreciate. Adding a delicious, decadent cocktail to your brunch menu makes the meal extra special.

Looking to step up your Mother's Day plans? Here are 21 brunch cocktail recipes for impressing the moms in your life.

Pomegranate White Tea Fizz

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Pomegranate White Tea Fizz

For the more health-conscious, this cocktail is packed with pomegranates and infused with white tea. (via Brit + Co)

speak now spritz taylor swift brunch cocktail

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"Speak Now" Spritz

Get in the Swiftie spirit with this Taylor Swift cocktail that's sure to please. This one has plum liqueur and Prosecco for the ultimate flavor combo, and you can't forget about the edible glitter! (via The Spritz Effect for Brit + Co)

paloma recipe

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Summer Paloma

Nothing says summer like an easy breezy brunch cocktail, and this one has the yummiest mix of grapefruit soda and tequila. We like a little extra lime juice, so don't be afraid to go crazy. (via Brit + Co)

Cadbury Cocktail

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Cadbury Cocktail

If mom has a sweet tooth, you have to whip up this dessert cocktail for brunch. It's the perfect Mother's Day treat, plus it uses up any leftover Easter candy you may have lying around. (via Brit + Co)

Easy Irish Coffee

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Easy Irish Coffee

Instead of getting brunch cocktails and coffee, combine them into this spiked Irish coffee. One-and-done. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry and Rhubarb Bellinis

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Strawberry and Rhubarb Bellinis

Everyone’s favorite morning cocktail gets an upgrade with fresh strawberries. (via Brit + Co)

Mimosa Remixes

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Mimosa Remix

Fresh fruit gives this Grapefruit Thyme Fizz, Cherry Orange Tequila Sunrise, and Sparkling Strawberry Mimosa that perfect touch of “homemade” that shows you care, without all the fuss of making a huge brunch. (via Brit + Co)

mezcal brunch cocktails

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Citrus Mezcal Brunch Cocktails

Grab a bottle of mezcal and a variety of sliced citrus, flavored sparkling sodas, and a specialty “worm salt,” known as sal de gusano, to make these mezcal cocktails with blood orange, grapefruit, orange, and lime. (via Brit + Co)

\u200bBloody Mary Bar

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Bloody Mary Bar

Nothing says brunch quite like a Bloody Mary. With its array of veggies, pickled goodies, and a hot kick that'll get you ready for the day, this drink lets you host Mother's Day Brunch with ease. (via Brit + Co)

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Frozen Blueberry Paloma

Serve up this refreshing and unique twist on a paloma that mixes fresh grapefruit juice, blueberries, lime juice, and a splash of tequila. Consider this the ultimate pre-summer sip. (via Half Baked Harvest for Brit + Co)

More Brunch Cocktail Ideas You'll Love

\u200bRosa Raspberry Chocatini brunch cocktails

Rosa Raspberry Chocatini

Toast your mom to a job well done and a life well-lived with this dessert cocktail. Mix equal parts Chilled Rosa Regale Red with Stoli Chocolat Razberi Vodka, and add a raspberry garnish.

Mango Ginger Mojito

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Mango Ginger Mojito

Get mom ready for summer with this rum-based brunch cocktail. I'm obsessed with the bold and bright colors! (via Signature Concoctions)

Aperol Spritz

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Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe

Keep it simple, delicious, and warm-weather friendly with this 3-ingredient cocktail. (via Salt & Lavender)

Honey Blackberry Smash Mocktail

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Honey Blackberry Smash Mocktail

This refreshing mocktail is made with homemade blackberry syrup, fresh mint, and honey. Spike it with mom's favorite liquor if you prefer to go boozy for Mother's Day. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

\u200bDirty Shirley brunch cocktails

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Dirty Shirley Cocktail

Bring back fun childhood memories with mom by serving this grown-up version of the Shirley Temple. (via Culinary Hill)

pink sangria

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Pink Sangria with Rosé Wine

This pretty-in-pink cocktail is perfect for a brunch crowd. Not feeling the grapefruit? Swap for your favorite berries instead. (via Barley & Sage)

Empress & Tonic

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Empress & Tonic

Serve this tart, refreshing, and delicious tonic to the color-loving mom. Just pour 2 ounces of Empress 1908 Gin and 3 ounces tonic water on ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a grapefruit slice. (via Empress 1908)

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

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Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

Just four ingredients and fresh watermelon makes this brunch cocktail a favorite. (via Cozy Cravings)

St. Germain Brunch Cocktail

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St. Germain Brunch Cocktail

Feeling fancy? Mix some St. Germain (an elderflower liqueur), Cocchi Americano, and San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa with crushed ice and you have a brunch drink worthy of a Mediterranean view. (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)

Clamato Pineapple Michelada

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Clamato Pineapple Michelada

Does mom love a Bloody Mary, but is looking something a little different? Try making her a Michelada, another savory, tomato-y cocktail! This recipe gives her a lot of yum! (via Clamato)

Limoncello and Prosecco Cooler brunch cocktails

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Limoncello and Prosecco Cooler

A cocktail full of sunshiny limoncello and mint — yeah, your mom wants that. The raspberry ice cubes add an elegant touch. (via Creative Culinary)

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This article has been updated from a previous post published in April 2014.

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