Brunch. When it comes to weekend meals, there’s nothing quite like it. While admittedly I get pretty excited about any opportunity to eat pancakes, there’s definitely something to be said for it being socially acceptable to pull out the cocktails before noon as well.
Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s have long dominated the brunch cocktail space. However, there are a ton of different brunch cocktail options out there that are definitely worth your attention. Here are a few suggestions of what to shake up this weekend.
The Layover Recipie by Simeon Humphreys, Beverage Manager at Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
Ingredients: 2 oz. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 3 oz. cold brew 1 oz. ginger syrup Juice of 1 lime wedge
Directions: Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Herbal Tipple By Aisha Sharpe for VDKA 6100
Ingredients: 2 oz. VDKA 6100 .75 oz. Lillet .5 oz. Lavender syrup Garnish: Edible flower
Directions: Build in a mixing glass, stir, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish.
Thames Lemonade Recipie by Simeon Humphreys, Beverage Manager at Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
Ingredient: 2 oz. Fords Gin .5 oz. Dolin Genepy .5 oz. lemon juice .5 oz. simple syrup 2 large basil leaves, torn
Directions: Shake, double strain over new ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh whole blackberries and lemon bitters.
Notting Hill Available at Suffolk Arms, Photo credit Portobello Road Gin
Ingredients: 2 oz. Portobello Road Gin .75 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. Small Hand Foods tonic syrup Muddled mint Cucumber juice float Garnish: Mint spring and cucumber slices
Directions: Swizzle. Cap with ice
Le Japonais Recipie by Simeon Humphreys, Beverage Manager at Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
Ingredients: 2 oz. Armagnac .5 oz. Orgeat 4 dashes Angostura
Directions: Stir, strain into a coupe and top with a healthy float of Veuve Clicquot. Add some edible flowers
The Acerbic Mrs. Parker Available at and photo by The Shanty at New York Distilling Company
Ingredients; 2 oz. Dorothy Parker Gin .5 oz. lemon juice .5 oz. hibiscus syrup .75 oz. Combier Orange Liqueur Top: club soda
