Mother’s Day Cocktails

Cocktails for the Mother’s Day Brunch She Actually Wants

Mother’s Day is brunch, and brunch is a cocktail. These drinks are built for the morning after Mother’s Day Eve: floral, prosecco-bright, gentle enough for an early start, and pretty enough to earn the Instagram story. From the must-have Mother’s Day Spritz to the classics you already know, plus some bright, fruity crowd-pleasers for the mother-in-law too.

All of these are easy enough to make at home, fancy enough to feel earned. Most work equally well as mocktails , pull the booze, double the citrus and floral notes, and serve in the same fancy glass. Effort is what counts.

How to Build the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch Bar

One hero cocktail. Pick the Mother’s Day Spritz or a Mojito , something pretty, easy to batch, and photographable.

One dessert-style drink. The Toblerone Cocktail, Nutella Cocktail, or Cherry Ripe Cocktail works for mum’s sweet tooth.

One refreshing pour. Ocean Breeze, Fruit Tingle, or Jolly Rancher , bright, punchy, and good in the garden.

Optional: a tray of Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots. Because mum deserves one.

Need a mocktail version? Every cocktail on this list becomes a mocktail with one swap. See our Mocktail Recipes hub for alcohol-free versions of the classics.