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20 Fancy Mother’s Day Cocktails to Toast Mom This Weekend

Cheers to mom!

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Fruit-infused beverage served in a tray with glasses.
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Mother's Day is this weekend, and you still have time to do something special for her if you’re looking for one more little thing to add to the festivities. A homemade gift is always nice, and of course that could mean a spectacular brunch or even a nice homemade dinner.

But you know what will make your favorite mom feel even more special? A just-for-her, wildly inventive, handmade spring cocktail. If Mom is into mixed drinks, then go the extra mile and break out your cocktail shaker or your best punch bowl.

Shake something up, put it in a fancy glass, and garnish it with some edible flowers, or something else beautiful and delicate. And say thanks for raising you—after all, mom raised you to be polite.

1

Blackberry Gin Smash

Two glasses of berry drink with mint and blackberries
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Tart blackberries pair perfectly with sweet maple syrup to make this a cocktail that’s perfectly delicious and refreshing for a Mother’s Day celebration. Feel free to substitute raspberries or a handful of blueberries for the blackberries!

Get the recipe for Blackberry Gin Smash.

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The Sunflower Cocktail

the sunflower cocktail
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Mix up this bright, light treat (featuring fresh sunflower petals to garnish!) for your sunniest mother.

Get the recipe for The Sunflower Cocktail.

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White Sparkling Sangria

Fruit-infused beverage served in a tray with glasses.
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Full of fresh fruit and two types of white wine, this sparkling sangria will be a huge hit for Mother’s Day. Whether you’re having a brunch or a nice dinner, this bubbly beverage is just right for the occasion.

Get the recipe for White Sparkling Sangria.

4

Spring Gin Flip

spring gin flip
Becky Luigart-Stayner

If mom loves a classic cocktail with a twist, this is it. The chamomile-infused simple syrup is easy to make, and absolutely delicious.

Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.

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Cucumber and Mint Lemonade with Tequila

cucumber and mint lemonade with tequila
Becky Luigart-Stayner

If Mom loves fancy lemonade and margaritas, this surprisingly good drink is a great way to give her elements of both.

Get the recipe for Cucumber and Mint Lemonade with Tequila.

6

Mint Tulip Cocktail

mint tulip cocktail
Brian Woodcock

This citrus-packed vodka-based drink is best served in (mom's favorite) floral-adorned glasses, of course!

Get the recipe for Mint Tulip Cocktail.

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7

Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Punch

strawberry and sparkling rosé punch
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This Mother's Day brunch cocktail turns a bottle of sparkling wine rosé into a springtime delight.

Get the recipe for Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Punch.

8

Pink Grapefruit Margaritas

pink grapefruit margaritas
Johnny Miller

Is there ever a bad time for margaritas? (No. No, there is not.)

Get the recipe for Pink Grapefruit Margaritas.

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9

Blueberry Mint Cocktail

blueberry mint cocktail
Becky Luigart-Stayner

To give this bright sipper even more flavor, use wild blueberries, which can be found in the frozen section.

Get the recipe for Blueberry Mint Cocktail.

10

Daisy Buchanan Cocktail

daisy buchanan cocktail
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Named after F. Scott Fitzgerald's golden girl, this elegant picnic drink is equally at home on picnics or at lavish parties.

Get the recipe for Daisy Buchanan Cocktail.

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Strawberry-Lemonade Punch

strawberrylemonade punch
linda Pugliese

This sweetly refreshing berry punch is kid-friendly, from the star-shaped fruit, to the non-alcoholic base. But you can adult it up for mom with a little rum or vodka.

Get the recipe for Strawberry-Lemonade Punch.

12

Peach Melba Mimosas

peach melba mimosas
Quentin Bacon

What says "Mother's Day Bruch" better than mimosas? Homemade fruit juice—from pureed raspberries and peaches—marks this as something a little more special than your typical OJ and bubbly.

Get the recipe for Peach Melba Mimosas.

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13

Dogwood Punch

dogwood punch
Brian Woodcock

This is the quintessential cocktail: a bubbly drink bursting with sweet spring flavors.

Get the recipe for Dogwood Punch.

14

Raspberry and Lemon Rosé Sparkler

raspberry and lemon rosé sparkler
Brian Woodcock

This drink is just like mom: bright, refreshing, and full of sparkle.

Get the recipe for Raspberry and Lemon Rosé Sparkler.

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Apricot Sparkler

apricot sparkler
Brian Woodcock

Top off this easy recipe with a splash of Prosecco to ensure every sip is oh-so refreshing.

Get the recipe for Apricot Sparkler.

16

Spring Bouquet Cocktail

spring bouquet cocktail
Kate Richards

Wow mom with this pretty and pink cocktail that's a cocktail and a bouquet of (tiny, cute, edible) flowers all in one!

Get the recipe for Spring Bouquet Cocktail.

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17

Lillet Spritz

lillet spritz
Brian Woodcock

Lillet blanc (and a coupe glass) takes your standard mimosa and makes it something extra special.

Get the recipe for Lillet Spritz.

18

Sparkling Lavender Cocktail

sparkling lavender cocktail
David Tsay

A dash of lavender simple syrup + your favorite sparkling wine = mom's cocktail nirvana.

Get the recipe for Sparkling Lavender Cocktail.

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19

Blood Orange Margarita

blood orange margarita
Brian Woodcock

With its pretty pink hue, this spicy margarita is perfect for Mother's Day.

Get the recipe for Blood Orange Margarita.

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Blackberry Jam Cocktails

blackberry jam cocktails
Brian Woodcock

If mom is a gin drinker, she'll love this fruity concoction.

Get the recipe for Blackberry Jam Cocktails.

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