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    Oct 4, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    14+ Brunch Cocktails to Brighten Your Morning

    Brighten your mid-morning with these fun brunch cocktails. These have a variety of flavors to choose from – orange juice to coffee to champagne and more. You’re sure to find the perfect drink for your brunch on this list.

    Virgin bloody mary in a highball glass with a stalk of celery in the glass.

    Brunch is a perfect meal – not quite breakfast and not quite lunch. These brunch cocktails bring in things from light, fruity flavors to coffee flavors and more.

    We selected the brunch drinks on this list carefully based on the following criteria: brunch flavor, ease of making, ability to make for a crowd. So, scroll on down to find the perfect drink to add to your next brunch occasion.

    Virgin mimosa on a wooden table.

    Virgin Mimosa

    If you are looking for a simple, non-alcoholic brunch drink this virgin mimosa fits the bill. It’s bright and refreshing, a little fizzy and full of Orange Juice flavor.

    Why it’s good: it’s super easy to make with just two ingredients. The orange juice flavor fits in perfectly for brunch settings.

    Virgin bloody mary on a wooden table.

    Virgin Bloody Mary

    This virgin bloody mary is a little spicy, a little smooth and a lot of tomato. This non-alcoholic version of a classic cocktail is a fun addition to any brunch party.

    Why it’s good: you can easily make this drink by the pitcher if you are having a large brunch get together.

    Sunrise mocktail on a wooden table.

    Sunrise Mocktail

    If you like a pretty drink to serve at your get togethers, try this sunrise mocktail. It is a pretty red color on bottom and orange color on top.

    Why it’s good: with just two ingredients, this one is easy to make, but fancy looking with it’s layered look. The orange juice flavors are perfect for brunch food.

    Coffee and OJ in a glass on a wooden table.

    Coffee and OJ

    Want to try a crazy sounding combo that is actually yummy? Give this coffee and OJ a spin. No alcohol included in this one, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

    Why it’s good: both coffee and orange juice are nice additions to any brunch. And this is a quick and easy drink to whip up.

    Dirty shirley drink on a wooden table.

    Dirty Shirley Cocktail

    This cute, bright red dirty shirley cocktail is sweet and fun. This drink is sweet and fizzy – it tastes a lot like a cherry soda.

    Why it’s good: it is easy to make with just 3 ingredients, you can have this stirred together in well under 5 minutes. You can make it ahead by the pitcher if you want.

    Watermelon mojito in a highball on a wooden table.

    Watermelon Mojito

    Add some refreshing and fruity flavors to your brunch with this watermelon mojito. This is a fun flavor variation of the classic mojito recipe.

    Why it’s good: it is a light and refreshing drink perfect for brunch. It is pretty pink and makes a nice centerpiece drink for guests.

    Spanish coffee on a wooden table.

    Spanish Coffee

    Love coffee? Stir up this spanish coffee recipe. It is a warm drink full of coffee flavor and a hint of citrus.

    Why it’s good: the coffee and Kahlua gives a little spike of caffeine, perfect for brunch time. Plus, the caramelized rim makes this drink feel a little fancier.

    Cold brew martini on a wooden table.

    Cold Brew Martini

    A cold brew martini is a coffee flavored martini that everyone is sure to love. If you love martinis and coffee, shake this one up.

    Why it’s good: you only need 3 super simple ingredients for this drink – Kahlua, Vodka and Cold Brew. It is easy to make and can be done by the glass or pitcher.

    Alabama slammer in a highball on a wooden table.

    Alabama Slammer

    This alabama slammer cocktail is sweet, fruity and refreshing. You’ll get a lot of citrus flavors in this cocktail, but also some hints of almond.

    Why it’s good: this is a pretty orange/red drink that is easy to make. It has a strong OJ base which is great for brunch events.

    Fuzzy navel drink on a wooden table.

    Fuzzy Navel Drink

    This funny named drink is refreshing and delicious. A fuzzy navel cocktail is a nice fruity flavor combination of peach and orange juice.

    Why it’s good: with just two ingredients, this one is super fast and easy to make. It is a low alcohol content with just a schnapps being used. Or, add in a little vodka and make a hairy navel drink.

    Whiskey Crush on a wooden table.

    Whiskey Crush

    If you are a whiskey fan give this whiskey crush drink a try. This drink is full of citrus flavor and has a nice added fizz.

    Why it’s good: this is a refreshing and light drink perfect for brunchtime. You can easily make this ahead by the pitcher.

    Blushing bride drink on a wooden table.

    Blushing Bride Drink

    If you are looking for a champagned based drink try this blushing bride cocktail. It is sweet, fizzy and has a nice combination of cherry and peach flavors.

    Why it’s good: this one is easy to make – grenadine, champagne and peach schnapps is all you need.

    Passion fruit mimosa on a wooden table.

    Passion Fruit Mimosa

    Want a flavor variation on a classic brunch cocktail? Whip up a few of these fun passion fruit mimosas.

    Why it’s good: all you need for these are champagne and passion fruit liqueur. It’s super easy to make and has a sweet, fruity fun flavor.

    Redeye cocktail in a highball on a wooden table.

    Red Eye Cocktail

    Give this red eye cocktail a try if you like the tomato flavor of a bloody mary, but want a quicker and easier drink to try. This is a thick drink with beer instead of liquor.

    Why it’s good: the tomato flavor abounds with this cocktail and makes it a great fit for brunch.

    Vodka screwdriver in a highball on a wooden table.

    Vodka Screwdriver

    This vodka screwdriver drink is a classic cocktail that everyone knows (and usually loves). This is refreshing, fruity and full of orange juice flavor.

    Why it’s good: you can make this as a big batch easily. Plus, if you want to customize it, you can easily do so by adding in flavored vodka.

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