Elevate Your Brunch Game with These Fancy Cocktail Recipes
Nothing beats a lazy weekend brunch filled with good food and refreshing drinks. And while mimosas and bloody marys are brunch classics, sometimes you want to switch things up and enjoy a fancier cocktail. That’s why we’ve rounded up some delicious cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your guests and elevate your brunch game.
Raspberry Peach Bellini
This fruity and floral cocktail is perfect for a summer brunch. To make it, blend one peeled peach and 1/4 cup of raspberry puree in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree into a champagne flute and top with chilled prosecco. Garnish with a slice of fresh peach and enjoy.
Cucumber Gin Fizz
This refreshing and light cocktail is perfect for those who prefer savory flavors. To make it, muddle a few slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber slice.
Lavender Lemon Drop
This floral and tangy cocktail is perfect for a whimsical brunch. To make it, mix 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz of lavender syrup, and 1/2 oz of triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender.
Grapefruit Rosemary Mimosa
This twist on the classic mimosa is perfect for those who love herbal flavors. To make it, mix 1 oz of rosemary-infused simple syrup, 1 oz of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and 4 oz of chilled prosecco in a champagne flute. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and enjoy.
Blueberry Thyme Margarita
This sweet and herbal margarita is perfect for a brunch filled with Mexican-inspired dishes. To make it, muddle a few fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh thyme in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz of agave syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Next time you’re hosting a weekend brunch, impress your guests with one of these fancy cocktail recipes. Not only do they taste amazing, but they look beautiful and are sure to elevate your brunch to the next level.
