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Breakfast Cocktails
Whether you’re kickstarting a lazy Sunday or adding flair to a breakfast celebration, the right cocktail can elevate your morning experience into something truly memorable.
Breakfast cocktails are lighter, often citrus-forward, and typically lower in alcohol compared to evening drinks. They’re designed to refresh, awaken, and complement morning flavors.From the bold spice of a Bloody Mary to the bubbly brightness of a Mimosa, these drinks set the tone for a perfect day.
Mimosa
Low-alcohol, citrusy, and endlessly sippable.
- 3 oz chilled prosecco
- 3 oz orange juice
Pour prosecco into a flute. Top with orange juice. No stirring required.
Bloody Mary
Spicy and savory, this drink is practically a meal in a glass.
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz tomato juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Dash hot sauce
- Pinch each of celery salt and black pepper
- Garnish: celery stick, olives, bacon, etc.
Combine all in a shaker (no ice), stir or roll pour, then serve over ice in a tall glass.
Irish Coffee
A warm, caffeinated indulgence.
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 6 oz hot brewed coffee
- Top with whipped cream
Combine whiskey and sugar in a mug. Stir to dissolve, add coffee, and float whipped cream on top.
Bellini
Sweet, peachy, and delicate.
- 2 oz white peach purée
- 4 oz prosecco
Add purée to a flute. Gently pour prosecco over and stir once if needed.
Screwdriver
Minimalist and effective.
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz orange juice
Pour vodka over ice in a highball glass. Top with orange juice and stir.
Brunch Drinks
The clinking of glasses, the aroma of brewed coffee, sizzling bacon in the background—brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a vibe. And at the heart of this delicious ritual is one key ingredient: cocktails.
Brunch is where breakfast meets lunch—and that means your cocktail choices can span from zesty and refreshing to bold and savory. Some drinks are designed to cut through rich foods, while others play up sweet and fruity brunch dishes.
Bloody Maria
A tequila-based twist on the classic Bloody Mary. Perfect with huevos rancheros or breakfast tacos.
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz tomato juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Dash hot sauce
- Pinch celery salt & black pepper
- Optional garnish: celery stick, lime wedge, jalapeño
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice and garnish.
Paloma Spritz
Citrusy and light, an excellent brunch refresher.
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Top with sparkling water
Shake tequila, grapefruit, lime, and syrup. Strain over ice and top with soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
Michelada
A spicy beer cocktail for savory brunch lovers.
- 12 oz Mexican lager
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 oz tomato juice
- Dash hot sauce
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch Tajín or chili powder for rim
Rim glass with lime and Tajín. Mix all ingredients in glass, add beer last. Stir gently.
Breakfast Martini
Like toast and jam in a glass.
- 1.5 oz gin
- ½ oz triple sec
- 1 spoonful of orange marmalade
- ½ oz lemon juice
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Fine strain into a chilled martini glass.
Without Prosecco
Even without sparkling wine, a variety of delicious breakfast and brunch cocktails are available.
Espresso Martini
For those who need a jolt with their cocktail.
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- Optional: ½ oz simple syrup
Shake all ingredients with ice until frothy. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Greyhound
Simple, tart, and refreshing.
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz grapefruit juice
Serve over ice in a highball glass. Add a salt rim to make a Salty Dog.
Tequila Sunrise
A sweet, layered beauty.
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
Pour tequila and OJ over ice. Slowly add grenadine to settle at bottom. Garnish with orange slices.
Manmosa
A beer-based twist.
- 6 oz light beer
- 2 oz orange juice
- Optional: 1 oz vodka
Pour orange juice into a chilled pint glass. Top with beer, then vodka if using.
Sage Salty Dog
Herbaceous and crisp.
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz grapefruit juice
- 2–3 fresh sage leaves (muddled)
- Salted rim (optional)
Muddle sage, add gin and juice, shake with ice. Strain into salt-rimmed glass.
With Prosecco
These light and revitalizing celebratory drinks feature the bubbly notes of Prosecco as their foundation.
Aperol Spritz
Bright and slightly bitter.
- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
Build in a wine glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
French 77
A floral twist on a classic.
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Top with 3–4 oz prosecco
Add liqueur and lemon to a flute. Top with prosecco and stir gently.
Limoncello Sparkler
Crisp and lemony.
- 1 oz limoncello
- 4 oz prosecco
Pour limoncello into a flute. Top with prosecco. Garnish with lemon twist if desired.
Poinsettia
A festive, cranberry-forward spritz.
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- 3 oz prosecco
Add cranberry juice and triple sec to flute. Top with prosecco. Garnish with cranberries.
French 75
Zesty and elegant.
- 1 oz gin
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 2–3 oz prosecco
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain into flute or coupe and top with bubbles.
Whether you’re craving something bubbly, spicy, herbal, or rich with espresso, there’s a morning cocktail for every palate. Mix, sip, and savor the perfect start to your day. Cheers!
