We’re of the very strong opinion that you can never have too much brunch. It’s the best way to celebrate the weekend with all of our favorite parts of breakfast and lunch all in one place. Whether you’re an eggs benedict kind of person or more a fan of the over-the-top waffle or even if you go full lunch with a burger and fries, no brunch is complete without a cocktail. While we’ll always be loyal to our mimosas and Bloody Marys, brunch cocktails can be fruity, flowery, and everything in between. And springtime is brunch season. So before the heat of summer hits us too hard, sample these six delicious springtime brunch cocktails from some of our favorite local haunts.
MIMOSA
The Blue Hen Cafe
Any brunch cocktail roundup worth its salt needs a classic, yet out-of-this-world mimosa to start off. And this little Lincolnville cafe is famous for their hearty mimosa proportions. Full to the brim with champagne (and a little orange juice for color).
www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Hen-Cafe
GARDEN GIMLET
The Floridian
This slightly sweet, slightly tangy and tart has been a favorite nearly since the restaurant’s doors opened. Savor something aromatic and bright – an amalgamation of St. Augustine distillery gin or vodka, muddled basil, and cucumber, lime, elderflower wash.
www.thefloridianstaug.com
BEETLE JUICE
Ice Plant Bar
If you’re looking for something a little different, but love the spiciness of a Bloody Mary, this might be the drink for you. It starts with tequila then gets the freshness of beet juice, pineapple, and Bauchant (an orange liqueur), then a little agave, lime, and the heat of serrano pepper tincture.
www.iceplantbar.com
SHRUBMOSA
Preserved Restaurant
Consider this a local celebration of weekend brunch! Made seasonally and prepared with local produce, this cocktail adds sparkling wine to fresh fruit purees. It’s a unique take on the classic mimosa and we’re absolutely here for it.
www.preservedrestaurant.com
COVENT GARDEN
Chatsworth Pub
Calling all gin-lovers and anglophiles! The Covent Garden starts with a splash of Langley’s Gin and Hendrick’s Gin, mixed with Bonita Peach Tea syrup, Pamplemousse (or grapefruit), some lime juice, and Peychaud bitters. It’s uber-fresh for springtime.
www.thechatsworthpub.com
SPECIAL BLOODY MARY
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
The list wouldn’t be complete without a Bloody Mary, and this one is a doozy. Reyka vodka and the house bloody mix are the perfect combination, and a jalapeno chedderwurst completes the garnish. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try it with a little tequila instead.
www.hoptinger.com
Featured image via Ice Plant Bar Facebook
