24 Perfect Brunch Drinks

The trick to getting a good spice flavor is to simmer cardamom with water and use the infusion for brewing the coffee.

Recipe: Cardamom Coffee

Take your pick of brandy, Kahlúa, or crème de cacao.

Recipe: Keoke Coffee

Sip hot chocolate through layers of hot espresso and thick, cold cream in this deconstructed mocha.

Recipe: Layered Mocha

Break out the Armagnac and artisan-made marshmallows, or use inexpensive brandy and marshmallows (or whipped cream). Either way, you’re in for a treat.

Recipe: Brandied Hot Chocolate

Amp up the flavors of Mexican hot chocolate tablets with vanilla beans, more cinnamon, orange zest, and chile.

Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate

For authentic flavor, create a strong tea and spice infusion, then boil it with milk and sugar.

Recipe: Chai (Spiced Indian-Style Tea)

We poured this infusion over ice, but it’s also excellent served hot.

Recipe: Iced Lavender Green Tea

Here’s a super-refreshing combination you can sip all day.

Recipe: Lemon Grass and Ginger Iced Tea

The bright flavors of tangerine and Meyer lemon and rich creaminess of Greek yogurt make this our favorite citrus smoothie.

Recipe: The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie

Can’t decide between strawberry-banana and mango? Go for both.

Recipe: Layered Fruit Smoothie

This festive mocktail includes a licoricey touch of star anise.

Recipe: Sparkling Spice

Buzz fresh pineapple and ginger in the blender to extract their juices and create an intensely flavored and super-refreshing punch.

Recipe: Ginger Pineapple Punch (Lebouroudjee)

A splash of orange blossom water adds the subtle floral aroma that makes this drink memorable.

Recipe: Cucumber Mint Spritzer

We give you options for making this refresher with or without alcohol.

Recipe: Pomegranate-Orange Cooler

Use the Italian vodka-based liqueur called limoncello, or substitute lemon syrup if you’re looking for a virgin option.

Recipe: Limoncello Soda

You can try any favorite garden or ripe market tomato here—red, orange, yellow, or even green—and vary the color of the basil, too.

Recipe: Garden Bloody Mary

A good shake of hot sauce, plus chile salt around the rim, makes this drink exciting.

Recipe: Sangrita de Toro

This one stays on the short list for our holiday brunches.

Recipe: Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail

Grapefruit and cranberry juices turn the standard mimosa a pretty shade of pink.

Recipe: Sea Breeze Mimosa

You can make the base of fresh raspberry syrup, citrus, and Campari ahead and add club soda when it’s time to serve.

Recipe: Italian Raspberry Cocktail

This spritzy version of the classic cocktail, from a San Francisco bartender, is perfect for a celebratory brunch.

Recipe: Sparkling Mai Tai

One of our favorite cocktails ever.

Recipe: Mai Tai

This refreshing drink is a classic in Britain at sporting events, and we think it deserves a spot at brunch, too.

Recipe: Pimm’s Cup

Set out a fruity, pretty punch like this one for brunch, and guests can help themselves while you’re setting out the food.

Recipe: Pear Punch Sparkler