Everyone understands that for one Sunday, or maybe even the whole weekend, the food, beverages, and other treats are flowing for mom. While mimosas might be the brunch standard, other Mother’s Day cocktails can toast that special woman. Ready to shake up one of these ideas?
When picking a Mother’s Day cocktail, it is best to stay within flavor profiles that mom likes. For example, no one should serve her a tequila cocktail when she prefers bourbon. Understanding flavor profiles, ingredient combinations, and food pairings is vital to making that special sipper even more enjoyable.
Ready to shake up these five Mother’s Day cocktails?
Rabbit Hole Momtini
A rich, luscious cocktail made with Rabbit Hole Bourbon can be the ultimate indulgence on Mother’s Day. This libation makes for a slow sipper on a relaxing afternoon. Whether the flavors build into a lavish dinner or are enjoyed on their own, this cocktail is a delightful celebratory moment.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Rabbit Hole Dareringer Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Rose Syrup
1/4 oz. Carpano Antica Vermouth
1/4 oz. Awuafaba
2 Dashes Angostura Cocoa Bitters
Lavender & Ube Powder for Garnish
Method:
Mix all ingredients except for Angostura Cocoa Bitters and Lavender and Ube Powder in a shaker cup half filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a wine glass or other suitable cocktail glass, garnish with Angostura Cocoa Bitters and Lavender & Ube Powder. Make two and enjoy with mom.
Grapefruit Refresher
Fruit forward cocktails are often popular for brunch. Instead of another sparkling wine or tequila pairing, this version adds a hint of sweetness and even woody note from the Irish whiskey. It is bright, refreshing and a great pairing with some chicken and waffles.
Ingredients:
1½ oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
½ oz Martini Riserva (aperol)
½ oz Simple Syrup
1 oz of Orange Bitters
Method:
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled and fine strain in a Rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit slice.
Bourbon Sunrise
Another combination of bourbon and citrus is this cocktail from Four Roses Bourbon. A slightly tropical nod, this citrus forward option feels light and refreshing. While it is a potent potable, it is an easy drink.
Ingredients:
2 fl oz Four Roses Bourbon
¾ fl oz fresh orange juice
½ fl oz mango juice
½ fl oz honey syrup
½ fl oz lemon juice
2 dashes angostura bitters
Lemon peel garnish
Method:
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin. Add ice and shake for fifteen seconds, or until the cocktail is well chilled. Double strain over fresh ice into the glass and garnish. For honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water. Stir until honey is dissolved and cool to room temperature.
Icelandic Lady
A take on the always popular spritz cocktails, this version from Reyka Vodka is a little sweeter because of the honey. Consider pairing this cocktail with a spicy meal for a delightful food and beverage pairing.
Ingredients:
1 part
½ part Aperol
½ part Honey Syrup (1:1)
¼ part Fresh Lemon Juice
Top with Champagne or Prosecco
Method:
Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker.
Serve in flute, top with champagne or prosecco .
Garnish with a lemon peel and serve.
Belle of the Ball
With warmer temperatures on the horizon, this cocktail captures some of the popular flavors of the summer. The juicy peach flavor makes this cocktail a sophisticated porch sipper. Do not be afraid of the egg whites. It is easy enough to make.
Ingredients:
2 parts Bib & Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon
1 part Peach Syrup
0.75 part Lemon Juice
0.5 part Meletti Amaro
1 Egg White
1 dash Walnut Bitters
Method:
Add all ingredients to shaker and dry shake for 30 seconds. Add ice to shaker and shake until tin shaker is cold. Double strain into coupe glass.
Whether it is one of these four Mother’s Day cocktails, a mimosa, or whatever mom loves, serve that beverage with a sprinkling of love and it will taste even better.