Better Brunch Club
By Mary Lytle Published March 2021
Brunch·ies
bruh-ntsh-ees
noun
INFORMAL
plural noun: brunchies
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a sudden strong desire for breakfast items at lunch time and lots of cocktails.
plural noun: the brunchies
"these ABC articles always give me the brunchies"
It’s perfectly normal to sleep in until 11 a.m. on a Saturday and wake up craving a croissant sandwich and Champagne, right? With brunch menus popping up at every local eatery, options are seemingly endless. However, we think the only way to truly have a perfect brunch is if you host it at home. This way, you can develop a delectable menu of dishes and drinks that suit all your specific tastes. We have prepared an easy guide to elevate your at-home brunch. The key to a better brunch is simple – do not slack on the sips. A well-crafted cocktail is the key to any breakfast-lunch mashup. Here are the 7 cocktails and brunch hacks that will satisfy your case of the brunchies.
Sparkling Sunrise
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1 ½ ounces Crown Royal Deluxe Canadian Whisky
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1 teaspoon Aperol Aperitivo
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½ ounce simple syrup
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1 ½ ounces Hi! Prosecco
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1 ½ ounces soda water
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Blood orange wheel
Shake Crown Royal Deluxe Whisky, aperitivo and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass and top with Prosecco and soda. Stir and garnish with the blood orange slice.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: This juicy drink is best paired with steak and eggs. Take your steak to the next level by adding Crown Royal to its marinade, like in this recipe.
Bulleit Screwdriver
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1 ½ ounces Bulleit Bourbon
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3 ounces orange juice
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Peach slice
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Rosemary sprig
Pour the bourbon and orange juice into a glass and stir. Garnish with a peach slice and rosemary sprig.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Complement this twist on a classic cocktail with a big plate of bacon. Upgrade ordinary bacon by adding smooth, spiced Bulleit Bourbon and brown sugar, like in this recipe.
Citrus Spritz
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1 ½ ounces Don Julio Blanco Tequila
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¾ ounce grapefruit juice
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¼ ounce agave nectar
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3 ounces La Bella Prosecco
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Grapefruit slice
Combine tequila, grapefruit juice and agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a flute glass. Top with Prosecco and garnish with a grapefruit slice.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Most wine spritzers are made with vodka, but why not try a new take? The popularity of tequila is on the rise, so don’t be afraid to swap spirits. Add Don Julio Blanco Tequila into the flute for a less-traditional twist.
Ginmosa
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1 ⅓ ounces Tanqueray London Dry Gin
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1 ½ ounces La Bella Prosecco
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1 ½ ounces sparkling water
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3 ounces orange juice
In a flute or white wine glass, pour gin, Prosecco and sparkling water. Top with orange juice and gently stir.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Everyone expects mimosas at brunch, but sometimes you want to serve something unexpected. Toss a little Tanqueray London Dry Gin in a flute before serving for a surprising and delicious variation.
Moscow Mimosa
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1 ½ ounces Ciroc French Vodka
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1 ounce orange juice
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1 ounce sparkling water
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3 ounces Hi! Prosecco
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Orange twist
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Raspberries
In a wine glass, combine vodka, orange juice and sparkling water. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with an orange twist and raspberries.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Are mimosas generally too sweet to sip for you? Cut down on the sweetness by adding vodka.
Baileys Iced Coffee
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3 ounces coffee
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1 ounce Baileys Original Irish Cream
Pour coffee into an ice-filled glass. Add Baileys Irish Cream and stir.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Baileys Iced Coffee is the perfect counterpart to a hot plate of French toast. Add an extra punch of flavor to your toast by making it Irish! Trade half of the dairy in your French toast for Baileys Original Irish Cream, like in this recipe.
Spiced Tea
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1 ½ ounces Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
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4 ½ ounces iced tea
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Mint sprigs
Add rum to an ice-filled glass and pour in the tea. Stir together and garnish with the lemon slice and fresh mint.
BETTER BRUNCH HACK: Grab your favorite pastry to pair with your refreshing spiced tea. We suggest this rum caramel rolls recipe. A splash of rum in the caramel sauce suits the spiced flavor of your cocktail.
For more delicious drinks to serve at brunch, browse our recipe library!
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