Mother’s Day gatherings are incomplete without a drinks menu. If it’s an adult-only hosting, you’d better be prepared with your bartending skills and a cocktail-making set. Once you have that, you will need a handful of perfect cocktail recipes. Well, we’ve got your back. To help you with last-minute menu preparations, here are the 10 best Mother’s Day cocktails that pair perfectly with a lavish brunch or hearty dinner. So have at it.
Pomegranate-Thyme Spritz
The pomegranate-thyme spritz is a festive, refreshing cocktail that can light up any gathering. It boasts vodka, fresh orange juice, and pomegranate-thyme syrup, all topped with bubbly. Check out the full recipe.
Classic Bellini
If there is a brunch cocktail that rivals the mimosa, it’s the bellini. It is simple, it is bubbly, and it perfectly packs summer flavors in a glass. All you need is peach puree and prosecco. Here is the full recipe.
Strawberry Mezcal Margarita
This Mother’s Day cocktail uses the seasonal fruit and beats the heat of summer gatherings. The strawberry mezcal margarita has an earthy, slightly smoky flavor, while the fresh fruit balances the sweet and tart. Here is the full recipe.
Mimosa
Well, if Bellinis and margaritas aren’t your style, why not stick to another classic? Mimosa. Mimosas are the best cocktail recipes, especially for brunch. All you need is chilled sparkling wine and orange juice. Check out the full recipe.
Berry Sangria
If you are under the impression that sangria is a fall or winter cocktail, think again. This berry sangria brings the summer flavors together in a fizzy, punchy beverage. It is incredibly easy and quick. Check out the full recipe.
Bloody Mary
Just like a margarita, a Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail that pairs well with your brunch, lunch, or dinner. Skip the pre-made mixes and make the fresh tomato-filled cocktail for a perfect gathering. Here is the full recipe.
Big Batch Pink Negronis
Looking for a big batch Mother’s Day cocktail recipe? The pink Negronis are lighter, sweeter, and more floral than the original. You can prepare eight servings at a time. Here is the full recipe.
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise is one of the classic cocktail recipes that serves brilliantly no matter the occasion. All you need is orange juice, tequila, and grenadine. The gradient drink also doubles as a beautiful centerpiece. Here is the full recipe.
Pineapple-Sake Sangria With Jalapeño
Another summery sangria recipe that should be part of your Mother’s Day menu, the pineapple-sake sangria brings a fresh, spicy flavor to the table with an easy-to-make jalapeño syrup. Here is the full recipe.
White Wine Spritzer
Wine is often a mom’s drink of choice. This cocktail makes the drink a bit more festive for Mother’s Day. This spritzer is so fresh and crisp, and makes for a perfect summer beverage. Here is the full recipe.
Let us know which of these Mother’s Day cocktails make it to your menu this year. Happy Mother’s Day!
