Seasonal Brunch Cocktails to Try All Year

Brunch cocktails aren't just about the classics—seasonal ingredients can turn familiar drinks into something unexpected and fresh. With each season, a new wave of flavors hits local markets and gardens, making it easy to match your glass to the time of year.

Spring: Floral and Fresh Brunch Cocktails

As herbs, berries, and edible flowers come into season, brunch drinks get a botanical uplift. Think gentle aromatics and zesty notes that awaken the palate.

Elderflower Spritz: 45 ml elderflower liqueur, 90 ml sparkling wine, 45 ml soda water, lemon twist garnish.
Strawberry Basil Mimosa: 45 ml strawberry purée, 15 ml basil syrup, 90 ml Prosecco or sparkling wine.

Summer: Vibrant and Cooling Summer Brunch Drinks

Summer cocktails at brunch are all about cooling down with hydrating, crisp fruit. These drinks burst with brightness and work wonderfully with a sunny patio spread.

Watermelon Mimosa: 90 ml fresh watermelon juice, 90 ml dry sparkling wine, 5 ml lime juice, watermelon wedge.
Peach Bellini: 60 ml peach purée, 90 ml sparkling wine, fresh peach garnish.

Autumn: Cozy Spices and Harvest Fruits

Autumn brunches call for richer flavors and warming notes. Incorporate spiced syrups, cider, or figs for cocktails that mirror the season’s bounty.

Spiced Apple Cider Mimosa: 60 ml apple cider, 60 ml sparkling wine, 5 ml cinnamon syrup, apple slice garnish.
Pear Ginger Fizz: 45 ml pear purée, 15 ml ginger syrup, 90 ml sparkling wine, pear fan.

Winter: Rich, Citrusy, and Comforting Brunch Sips

Winter drinks can be lush, layered, and citrus-forward. Blood oranges, pomegranate, and winter herbs give classic cocktails a cold-weather twist.

Blood Orange Mimosa: 60 ml blood orange juice, 60 ml sparkling wine, orange wheel.
Pomegranate Rosemary Fizz: 45 ml pomegranate juice, 5 ml rosemary syrup, 90 ml sparkling wine, rosemary sprig.

For a standout brunch, adapt the base to what’s in season. Swap regular orange juice for blood orange or tangerine in a mimosa, muddle in fresh herbs, or rotate syrups as fruits change through the year. Crafting cocktails with seasonal inspiration not only highlights peak flavors, it turns a simple brunch into a memorable and delicious occasion.