Skip to content

Top Navigation

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • FOOD
  • HOLIDAYS
  • ENTERTAINING
  • HOME
  • GARDENING
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING
  • WEDDINGS
  • SHOP
  • DIY
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS
  • LIFE
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Pin FB

Explore Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • Explore

    Explore

    • Tips on Organizing Your Home

      Tips on Organizing Your Home

      From the kitchen and bathroom to the bedroom and laundry room, here are 40 ways to simplify, streamline, and banish clutter throughout the house. Read More
    • These Are the Paint Colors You'll See Everywhere in 2022

      These Are the Paint Colors You'll See Everywhere in 2022

      Upgrade your spaces with new—and old—classics. Read More
    • 39 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes That Are Perfect for Festive Family Gatherings

      39 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes That Are Perfect for Festive Family Gatherings

      These classic recipes will help you get a head start on the festivities. Read More
  • FOOD

    FOOD

    See All FOOD
    • Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cooking How-Tos
    • Baking
    • Menu Planning
    • Food News & Trends
    • Wine
    • Mastering the Holiday Meal
    • What's for Dinner
    • All Recipes
  • HOLIDAYS

    HOLIDAYS

    See All HOLIDAYS
    All of Our Best Valentine's Day Crafts to Make from the Heart

    All of Our Best Valentine's Day Crafts to Make from the Heart

    Express your love with handmade Valentine's crafts like paper cards, gift ideas, and decorations.
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patricks Day
    • Passover
    • Easter
    • Mother's Day
    • Father's Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Hanukkah
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
  • ENTERTAINING

    ENTERTAINING

    See All ENTERTAINING
    Will We Entertain Differently in 2022? These Are the New Trends Hostesses Should Bookmark

    Will We Entertain Differently in 2022? These Are the New Trends Hostesses Should Bookmark

    Secure your role as the host with the absolute most.
    • Seasonal Entertaining & Decorating
    • Baby Shower Ideas
    • Dinner Party Ideas
    • You're Invited
  • HOME

    HOME

    See All HOME
    How to Hang and Arrange Pictures

    How to Hang and Arrange Pictures

    Amp up your home décor with perfectly placed frames.
    • Home Design & Decor
    • Paint Colors & Palettes
    • DIY Home Projects
    • The Well-Kept Home
  • GARDENING

    GARDENING

    See All GARDENING
    Six Houseplant Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

    Six Houseplant Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

    Don't let your varieties fall victim to the perils of poor cold-weather maintenance.
    • Container Gardening
    • Flower Gardens
    • Houseplants
    • Landscaping
    • Vegetable Gardens
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    How to Deep Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda

    How to Deep Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda

    Our easy tips will make this cleaning task a lot less daunting.
    • Cleaning
    • Storage & Organization
    • Laundry & Linens
  • WEDDINGS

    WEDDINGS

    See All WEDDINGS
    Your Ultimate Wedding-Planning Timeline

    Your Ultimate Wedding-Planning Timeline

    Ready, set, go! Our no-nonsense guide will help you learn how to plan your wedding like a pro.
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Party
    • Wedding Planning & Advice
    • Wedding Ceremony & Reception
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • Dresses & Style
    • Wedding Beauty & Wellness
    • Wedding Registry
    • Wedding Showers & Parties
    • Love & Marriage
    • Wedding Travel
  • SHOP
  • DIY

    DIY

    See All DIY
    How to Knit: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Knit: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

    Learn how to knit your own mittens, hats, scarves, and more. We'll take you through the step-by-step instructions and teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off.
    • Dyeing
    • Holiday Crafts
    • Kids' Crafts
    • Knitting
    • Paper Crafts
    • Sewing
    • Rescue & Revamp
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    Your Complete Guide to Restoring Moisture Back Into Your Skin

    Your Complete Guide to Restoring Moisture Back Into Your Skin

    Take a multi-pronged approach if you're experiencing excess dryness.
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellness
    • Live Well
  • LIFE

    LIFE

    See All LIFE
    • Family
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Net Worth
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. marthastewart.com
  2. Food & Cooking
  3. Recipes
  4. Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
  5. From Bloody Marys to Mimosas, Say Cheers with These Brunch Cocktail Recipes

From Bloody Marys to Mimosas, Say Cheers with These Brunch Cocktail Recipes

kelly-vaughan-headshot-0419
By Kelly Vaughan Updated December 07, 2021
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Beet Bloody Marys
Credit: Con Poulos

Encourage guests to linger a little longer over brunch by serving any of these cocktails that are just right for day drinking.

Start Slideshow

1 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
Italian Corpse Reviver
Credit: Lennart Weibull

Brunch is so much more than a meal to start the day—it's a chance to spend a little bit more time with family and friends, indulge in both sweet and savory dishes, and, of course, drink a delicious cocktail. Here, we're sharing our year-round brunch cocktail recipes that will start your day off on a spirited note. They're just the thing to pair with bacon and eggs, French toast, and so much more.

One of the most classic brunch cocktail recipes is the Bloody Mary. Made with horseradish, tomato juice, celery, hot sauce, and vodka, it's certainly not a drink for the faint of heart. Our version—Beet Bloody Marys—is an exciting twist on the spicy drink; it calls for pure beet juice for even richer red color and slightly sweet flavor. Another drink everyone looks forward to enjoying at brunch is the Bellini. This two-ingredient essential is made with peach juice and sparkling wine. While there are plenty of fruit variations to choose from, our traditional recipe is sure to be your new favorite.

If you need a bit of caffeine to get your morning going, try our Maple Irish Coffee. Yes, there's whiskey, but there's also irresistible notes of vanilla and maple, plus a cocoa-dusted dollop of whipped cream that's simply mouthwatering. Another option is to take a trip to a spot where it's always warm and sunny with our Coffee Coquito. Blend together a mixture of coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, rum, and cinnamon, then pour it all over iced espresso for the most delectable drink.

Ahead, more delicious cocktail recipes that are guaranteed to make your next brunch one to remember.

1 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate-and-Pink-Grapefruit Punch

pomegranate-and-pink-grapefruit punch
Credit: Nico Schinco
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

After pouring the grapefruit-lychee mixture into a glass, drizzle the pomegranate syrup on top—it will sink to the bottom like grenadine in a tequila sunrise.

2 of 23

3 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Carrot-Juice Mimosas

carrot juice mimosas
Credit: Anson Smart
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

There will be a skip in your step when you sip on this springtime beverage. Fresh carrot juice and orange juice are mixed together, then topped with Champagne for a crisp, bright orange twist on a mimosa.

3 of 23

Advertisement

4 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Bellini

peach bellinis served in flutes
Credit: Bryan Gardner
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

It's not brunch without a sweet Bellini made with fresh, ripe peaches! Of course, you could use prepared peach juice, but it's so much more delicious if you make it yourself.

4 of 23

5 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Beet Bloody Marys

Beet Bloody Marys
Credit: Con Poulos
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Looking for a delicious twist on this classic brunch cocktail? Try this inspired version that uses red beets, which add a rich hue and slightly sweet flavor to the spicy tomato-and-horseradish-based drink.

5 of 23

6 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

cranberry champagne cocktail
Credit: Bryan Gardner
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

If you're hosting a brunch around the holidays, make use of leftover cranberry sauce in this festive cocktail. It's a unique twist on a Kir Royale, which is made with crème de cassis.

6 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Maple Irish Coffee

maple irish coffee
Credit: John Dolan
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Start your morning off with a boozy brunch beverage that'll also wake you up. A sweetened version of a classic Irish coffee should do the trick. A combination of pure vanilla extract and maple syrup adds delicious, dessert-like flavor to strongly-brewed coffee.

7 of 23

8 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Michelada Beer Cocktail

Michelada Beer Cocktail
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

There's tons of flavor in this brunch cocktail thanks to minced chile, lime juice, tomato juice, and a fruity, refreshing lager beer. It's just the thing to drink on a hot summer day.

8 of 23

9 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pimm's Cup

cocktail pimms cup cucumber mint
Credit: Bryan Gardner
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Enjoy this brunch cocktail from across the pond whenever you're craving a cool, refreshing sip. It's made with Pimm's No. 1, a gin-based, herbal liqueur that is brightened with cucumber slices, fresh mint, strawberries, and lemon.

9 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tom Collins

tom-collins-cocktail-102882438.jpg
Credit: Emily Kate Roemer
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Looking for something light, bright, and totally delicious? Try this gin-based cocktail for brunch, which is made with just four ingredients—the aforementioned booze, lemon juice, simple syrup, and seltzer water.

10 of 23

11 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Coffee Coquito

three cocktails a coffee coquito, pineapple highball, and tangerine-rum sidecar
Credit: Kana Okada
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Sweet, creamy, and caffeinated, this coffee-based brunch cocktail will take you to the tropics. It's made with a trio of milk—coconut, evaporated, and sweetened condensed—plus rum, cinnamon, and, of course, espresso.

11 of 23

12 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cherry Bounce

cherry bounce cocktail garnished with frozen cherries
Credit: Mikkel Vang
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Make use of the bounty of fresh sour cherries, which are at their peak in June, in this two-ingredient rum cocktail. The mixture should be made at least one week in advance, which saves prep time the morning of brunch.

12 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Habanero-Hibiscus Sour

habanero hibiscus sour
Credit: Lennart Weibull
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This brunch cocktail—made with pisco (a South American brandy), lime juice, and egg whites—packs in some serious heat first thing in the morning. A normally sweet simple syrup gets a seriously spicy kick from habanero chiles, and its pink color comes from dried hibiscus flowers.

13 of 23

14 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Victory Garden Cocktail

victory garden cocktail
Credit: Paola + Murray
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Have you ever seen a prettier brunch cocktail than this one? A combination of whiskey and applejack brandy is shaken—not stirred—with lemon juice, orange bitters, and thyme-rosemary simple syrup.

14 of 23

15 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Guava Fresca with Mint and Ginger

guava-ginger-mint-cocktail-235-d111325.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Even if you're not brunching in the Caribbean, this cocktail will transport you with just one sip. Sweet guava juice is mixed with fresh mint simple syrup, seltzer, and your choice of tequila or white rum.

15 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tangerine-Rum Sidecar

three cocktails a coffee coquito, pineapple highball, and tangerine-rum sidecar
Credit: Kana Okada
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Sip on this twist on a traditional cognac sidecar with dark rum, plus plenty of citrus flavor from triple sec, fresh tangerine juice, and fresh lemon juice. It's a brunch cocktail that packs a punch.

16 of 23

17 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Gordon's Breakfast Cocktail

gordons garden cocktail
Credit: CHELSEA CAVANAUGH
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Seeking something savory and spicy that isn't a Bloody Mary? Look no further than the classic Gordon's Breakfast. Our version gets its heat from horseradish and homemade jalapeño syrup instead of the traditional bottled hot sauce.

17 of 23

18 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Morning Margarita

morning magarita
Credit: Peter Ardito
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Swap out the usual tequila for lower-alcohol (and more brunch-friendly!) agave wine in this citrusy margarita.

18 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Bloody Mary for One

three kinds of bloody marys
Credit: Pippa Drummond
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Store-bought mix simply can't compete with homemade Bloody Marys. Here, lemon juice, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire, celery salt, and Tabasco give the tomato base tons of flavor.

19 of 23

20 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Hibiscus-Ginger Spritz

july-august-cover-drinks-alt-136-reddrinkhero-d112982.jpg
Credit: Christopher Testani
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Aromatic hibiscus flowers and warming ginger are a perfect pairing in this refreshing fizzy drink. Try our other spritz flavors next: pineapple-cucumber and spicy grapefruit.

20 of 23

21 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pineapple-Raspberry Bellini

pineapple raspberry bellini
Credit: Armando Rafael
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

If you don't want to shake cocktails to order, try making a big batch of this French-inspired bellini. We'd suggest whipping up at least two pitchers—it disappears quickly.

21 of 23

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Coconut-Water Vodka Cocktail

coconut-water-cocktail-010-md110117.jpg
Credit: Jen Causey
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Spike good-for-you coconut water with a little vodka—after all, it's brunch! Finish with an orange twist.

22 of 23

23 of 23

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Lillet Rosé Spring Cocktail

lillet-rose-cocktails-mld108276.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Grapefruit juice gives this shaken cocktail its delicate pink hue. An edible floral garnish makes it elegant enough for the fanciest brunch.

23 of 23

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Kelly Vaughan

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 23
    2 of 23 Pomegranate-and-Pink-Grapefruit Punch
    3 of 23 Carrot-Juice Mimosas
    4 of 23 Bellini
    5 of 23 Beet Bloody Marys
    6 of 23 Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
    7 of 23 Maple Irish Coffee
    8 of 23 Michelada Beer Cocktail
    9 of 23 Pimm's Cup
    10 of 23 Tom Collins
    11 of 23 Coffee Coquito
    12 of 23 Cherry Bounce
    13 of 23 Habanero-Hibiscus Sour
    14 of 23 Victory Garden Cocktail
    15 of 23 Guava Fresca with Mint and Ginger
    16 of 23 Tangerine-Rum Sidecar
    17 of 23 Gordon's Breakfast Cocktail
    18 of 23 Morning Margarita
    19 of 23 Bloody Mary for One
    20 of 23 Hibiscus-Ginger Spritz
    21 of 23 Pineapple-Raspberry Bellini
    22 of 23 Coconut-Water Vodka Cocktail
    23 of 23 Lillet Rosé Spring Cocktail

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Martha Stewart

    Learn More

    • Contact Us
    • Customer Service
    • Media Kit
    • Martha's Blog
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • FAQ
    • Corporate
    • International
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithMartha Stewart is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Martha Stewart. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.marthastewart.com

    Sign in

    View image

    From Bloody Marys to Mimosas, Say Cheers with These Brunch Cocktail Recipes
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.