6 Brunch Cocktail Recipes, from Bloody Marys to Pimm's Cups
A classic Bloody Mary is 1 1/2 oz vodka and 4 oz tomato juice with a dash each of Worcestershire and hot sauce, plus horseradish, lime juice and cracked black pepper to taste, shaken with ice and poured into a pint glass. Below are that recipe and five more brunch cocktails, each with measurements, method and the bottles it calls for.
Two of them, the French 77 and the Ginmosa, are built on sparkling wine; for more bubbly drinks, see our spritz and Champagne cocktails.
The liqueur this recipe is written for: Baileys Irish Cream, stirred into iced coffee.
Brunch Cocktail Questions, Answered
What goes in a Bloody Mary?
1 1/2 oz vodka, 4 oz tomato juice, a dash each of Worcestershire and hot sauce, and horseradish, lime juice and cracked black pepper to taste. Shake with ice, pour into a pint glass and garnish with celery, olives and lemon.
What is in a French 77?
2 oz Champagne, 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur and 1/2 oz lemon juice, served in a Champagne flute with a lemon twist.
What is a Ginmosa?
A mimosa with gin: 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 oz Prosecco, 1 oz sparkling water and 3 oz orange juice in a white wine glass, garnished with an orange slice.
How do you make a Pimm's Cup?
Mix 1 oz Pimm's No. 1 with 3 oz lemonade over ice, add strawberry, orange and cucumber, and garnish with mint.
Which brunch cocktails use sparkling wine?
The French 77 (Champagne) and the Ginmosa (Prosecco).
