20 Best Brunch Drinks & Cocktails

Here's a spin on that most classic of all brunch drinks: the mimosa! We think this one's the best. It's made with Italian Prosecco, orange juice, and a dash of Cointreau for the perfect bubbly citrus flavor. Use Prosecco instead of champagne for a sweeter, nuanced flavor.

Ingredients: Orange juice, champagne or Prosecco, Cointreau

Also try: Pineapple Mimosa, Cranberry Mimosa, Apple Cider Mimosa, Pomegranate Mimosa, Strawberry Mimosa, or Non Alcoholic Mimosa

Need an easy vodka brunch cocktail that looks impressive? Try the Vodka Sunrise! This layered cocktail looks like a gradient of a summer sunrise, and it’s ideal for brunch or a laid back afternoon drink. The way that orange juice fades into bright pink grenadine is truly magical. All you need are three ingredients for this spin on the Screwdriver.

Ingredients: Vodka, orange juice, grenadine

Here’s a sparkling cocktail that’s full of beautiful fresh flavor: the Bellini! The bellini is a classic cocktail that comes from Italy. The combination of bubbly Prosecco and sweet peaches couldn’t be more refreshing! It’s ideal in the summer during peach season, as a signature drink for cocktail hour. And of course, it’s natural as a brunch or breakfast cocktail like its cousin the mimosa. Luckily, you can use either fresh or frozen peaches: so you can make it anytime! 

Ingredients: Peach puree, Prosecco

What's a more classic brunch cocktail than a Bloody Mary? It's spicy and perfectly seasoned, it’s full of vegetable goodness. Making homemade Bloody Marys is much more delicious than mixes you can find at the grocery. Then, add your personal touches with the garnish! Celery stalks and skewers with pickles and olives are traditional. Try fancy pickles if you can find them, like cauliflower or okra.

Ingredients: Tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, vodka

Also try: Bloody Maria (with tequila), Spicy Bloody Mary or Red Snapper (with gin)

Next up in our brunch cocktails: the Sea Breeze! This cranberry grapefruit cooler is laid-back, tart and refreshing. It tastes just like its name: light, breezy, and all about no-frills vibes. It's also seriously easy to make: it's just got three ingredients. Or, change it into a Bay Breeze by using pineapple juice instead of grapefruit. Another option: mix up a big pitcher when entertaining for a crowd!

Ingredients: Cranberry juice, vodka, and grapefruit juice

This cocktail’s got a unique name and a beautiful pale pink color! What's salty about it? The salt rim, which accentuates the sweet and sour flavors. It’s tangy and refreshing, perfect as a brunch drink or breakfast cocktail It’s got a light summery vibe, but it also works in winter when citrus abounds. If you'd like, water it down with a little soda water as a spritzer.

Ingredients: Gin, grapefruit juice, simple syrup

Here’s one of the most sophisticated and refreshing cocktail recipes out there: a French 75! It’s got a mysterious name, but it’s made with a few simple ingredients. It’s tangy, bubbly, and a bit botanical. If you're not using it as a brunch drink, it's great for happy hour or a dinner party with friends. Really, any occasion is better with this drink in hand!

Also try: French 77 or French 76

Ingredients: Gin, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup

Love booze in your coffee? Let’s make Irish coffee! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream. There are infinite variations on the spiked coffee theme, too, and it's perfect as a breakfast cocktail for easing into the day.

Ingredients: Irish whiskey, coffee, whipped cream

Also try: Mexican Coffee or Kahlua Coffee

The Michelada is a spicy beer cocktail made with Mexican beer, tomato juice, lime juice and hot sauce. Consider it a sort of combination between a Bloody Mary and a beer margarita! The best part is the glass rim: a mix of Old Bay, chili powder and celery salt brings a salty, savory flair to the front end of this refreshing drink. The flavor is just right for lots of occasions: especially brunch!

Ingredients: Mexican lager beer, lime juice, salsa juice or tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce

Also try: Classic Chelada

Got OJ? Got vodka? Let’s make a Screwdriver! The Screwdriver is one of the easiest cocktails there is, ideal for afternoon drinks or brunch. Cocktail connoisseurs might call it low brow…and let’s be honest: it is. But there are lots of legit two-ingredient drinks! First, we’ll show you how to make a traditional Screwdriver, or step it up and make a Harvey Wallbanger or Fuzzy Navel.

Ingredients: Orange juice, vodka

The minty mojito is one of top favorite classic drinks of all time. For carefree breakfast or brunch cocktails for a crowd, enter: this mojito pitcher! We created this big batch cocktail for an outdoor party, and it’s infinitely more fun to party with one of these in hand. It’s minty, tangy, bubbly and perfect for parties.

Ingredients: Mint, sugar, water, rum, soda water

Here’s a tasty, sweet tart cocktail that’s perfect for summer sipping: Blueberry Vodka Lemonade! In warmer weather, we start craving flavors like blueberry and lemon. So why not combine them to make the ideal sweet tart drink? Make up a big pitcher of blueberry lemonade, then spike each drink with vodka.

Ingredients: Blueberries, lemons, sugar, water, vodka

The Madras is another perfect brunch drink! Similar to the Sea Breeze, this vibrant pink vodka drink is zingy and refreshing, featuring cranberry juice for tartness and color. It takes no time at all to make: just mix it right in the glass and serve on ice!

Ingredients: Cranberry juice, vodka, and orange juice

Here’s a bright, beautiful brunch drink that works as a cocktail or mocktail: the Cherry Lime Rickey! Something about the combination of cherries and lime is pure genius, where the tart of the citrus perfectly accentuates the sweet berry. So combining it into a homemade mocktail or cocktail? Well, it’s pretty darn perfect.

Ingredients: Lime juice, cherry syrup, soda water

Also try: Lime Rickey or Raspberry Lime Rickey

This classic breakfast and brunch drink is a variation on the Bloody Mary invented in Canada, and here’s the thing: it’s arguably more delicious. The secret? Clamato juice adds an intensely savory undertone to what’s an already umami-packed drink. This drink was inspired by a plate of Italian spaghetti with clams, and while that might sound a bit off, but let us assure you: this spicy, savory, tangy drink is pure flavor.

Ingredients: Clamato juice., vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, black pepper

Love a good Mojito? Then let us introduce you to the very best brunch drink mocktail version of it: the Virgin Mojito! It has all the minty flavor of the original, without the rum. This makes it perfect for afternoon brunches. Or, you can make up our Classic Mojito for some guests, and this Mojito mocktail for others! 

Ingredients: Mint, simple syrup, soda water

Looking for non-alcoholic brunch drinks? This fruit infused water is perfect: and easy to make! The vibrant colors of the fruit look beautiful in a pitcher. And the flavor is incredibly refreshing: it's lightly sweet and aromatic. You can use any fruits and herbs you like in this one.

Ingredients: Water, orange, strawberry, mint

Here’s a brunch drink that’s ideal for summer sipping: Mint Lemonade! This recipe is ideal for when you have loads of this fresh herb on hand. The cooling, herbaceous notes of the mint are a perfect pair with the acidic pop of the lemon. It’s simple to whip up and perfect for parties and entertaining. You can also Spike it by the glass! Add ¼ cup vodka or 3 tablespoons gin to 1 cup mint lemonade.

Ingredients: Mint, lemons, sugar, water

Also try: Blueberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade or Cucumber Lemonade

Meet our peach sangria recipe: lightly sweet, refreshing, and full of fresh peaches, raspberries, and fresh mint. Sangría is a traditional wine punch that originates from Spain. A classic sangria is made with red wine and chopped fruit, but there are lots of sangria variations. This peach sangria is a white sangria, meaning that it uses white wine instead of red. Mix up a batch and prepare to be amazed!

Ingredients: Peaches, raspberries, white wine, brandy, sugar, sparkling water

Also try: Strawberry Sangria

Here’s a deliciously bubbly brunch drink that’s calling your name (and ours too): the Cucumber Collins cocktail! It’s a summery spin on the Tom Collins, featuring cucumber and fresh basil, that peppery herb you might be growing in a pot or your garden. It’s got a tangy sweet flavor, a cucumber basil essence and a load of bubbles packed in that glass. 

Ingredients: Cucumber slices. fresh basil, gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, soda water (aka club soda)

Also try: 12 Cucumber Drinks & Cocktails