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Mother's Day Cocktail Recipes

These cocktails fit Mother's Day brunch, afternoon toasts, and lighter celebratory pours that feel festive without being heavy.

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The Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE:

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Bellini: Venetian Brunch Sparkle

Bellini

BASE: Prosecco

  • 2 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Peach Purée
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
The Aperol Spritz: A Taste of Italian Sunshine

Aperol Spritz

BASE: Aperol

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 2 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Hibiscus Punch Royale: The Red Flower's Royal Treatment

Hibiscus Punch Royale

BASE: Aged Rum

  • 2 oz Aged Rum
  • 1 oz Hibiscus Tea
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Champagne
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Blossom: The Rosy Cheeked Gin Revival

Gin Blossom

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Bramble: The Blackberry Revolution in London

Bramble

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Mûre
  • Blackberries for garnishment
  • Lemon Slices for garnishment
The Eastside: Cucumber Cool Over a Southside Frame

Eastside

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • 3 Cucumber Slices (peeled slices for muddling)
  • 6 Mint Leaves
  • Long Cucumber Slice for garnishment
Pimm's Cup: A Quintessential Summertime Refresher

Pimm's Cup

BASE: Pimm's No.1

  • 2 oz Pimm's No.1
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Cucumber Spear for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Seasonal Berries for garnishment
The Paloma: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

Paloma

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
The AirMail Cocktail: A Sparkling Tribute to Aviation

AirMail

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Gold Rum
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Bay Breeze: Pineapple Softness in the Cranberry Highball Family

Bay Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2.66 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bloody Mary: A Brunch Classic with a Spicy Kick

Bloody Mary

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Tomato Juice
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
  • 2 dashes Hot Sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Celery Stalk for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Brandy Milk Punch: Creamy Comfort in a Glass

Brandy Milk Punch

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Cape Codder: Coastal Cranberry Simplicity

Cape Codder

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
Corpse Reviver No. 2: A Pre-Prohibition Elixir

Corpse Reviver No. 2

BASE: Gin, Absinthe

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
Death in the Afternoon: A Potent Pairing

Death In The Afternoon

BASE: Absinthe

  • 1/2 oz Absinthe
  • 1 dash Simple Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
The Espresso Martini: The Cocktail That Wakes You Up

Espresso Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Coffee Beans for garnishment
Florodora Cocktail: A Broadway-Inspired Refreshment

Florodora

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 Raspberries
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Ale (top off)
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • A Raspberry for garnishment
The Fuzzy Navel: A Soft-Spoken 1980s Staple

Fuzzy Navel

BASE:

  • 2 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 3 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Garibaldi Cocktail: A Toast to Italian Unification

Garibaldi

BASE: Campari

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 4 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Wedge for garnishment
The Gin Daisy: A Blossoming Classic

Gin Daisy

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Fizz: A Refreshing and Classic Cocktail

Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
The Gin Rickey: A Refreshing Highball with a Political Twist

Gin Rickey

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Greyhound: Grapefruit Simplicity with a Dry Edge

Greyhound

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
The Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail: Retro Highball with a Rebellious Streak

Harvey Wallbanger

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/4 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Galliano
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment
The Irish Coffee: Warmth, Caffeine, and Comfort

Irish Coffee

BASE: Irish Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee (top off)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Mexican Firing Squad: A Tequila Tale of Adventure

Mexican Firing Squad

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Grenadine
  • 5 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Michelada: A Spicy and Refreshing Beer Cocktail

Michelada

BASE:

  • 3 oz Tomato Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • Mexican Beer (top off)
  • 5 dashes Hot Sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Negroni Sbagliato: A Sparkling Twist on a Classic

Negroni Sbagliato

BASE: Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
Ramos Gin Fizz: A Frothy New Orleans Classic

Ramos Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Orange Flower Water
  • 1 oz Cream
  • 1 Egg White
  • 2 oz Soda Water
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Salty Dog Cocktail: Citrus Snap with a Saline Edge

Salty Dog

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Sangria Cocktail: A Communal Pour of Fruit and Wine

Sangria

BASE: Spanish Brandy

  • 1/2 oz Spanish Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
  • 3 oz Dry Red Wine
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 Orange Slices
  • 2 Lemon Slices
  • 6 Strawberry Slices
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Screwdriver: Bright Utility, Timeless Appeal

Screwdriver

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • Orange Juice (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Sea Breeze: Cranberry, Grapefruit, and Coastal Lift

Sea Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • Charred Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 Mint Leaves
Sherry Cobbler: A Refreshing Classic

Sherry Cobbler

BASE: Sherry

  • 3 1/2 oz Sherry
  • Orange Slices for garnishment
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Seasonal Berries for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Sloe Gin Fizz: A Berry-Infused Classic

Sloe Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Sloe Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 1 Egg White
Southside: A Refreshing Gin and Mint Delight

Southside

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 8 Mint Leaves
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Tequila Sunrise: The Drink That Painted California Pink

Tequila Sunrise

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment
Tom Collins: The Quintessential Summer Refresher

Tom Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The Whiskey Smash: A Refreshing Blend of Citrus and Mint

Whiskey Smash

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 2 dashes Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Wheels for garnishment
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment