16 Essential Mexican-Inspired Brunch Cocktails

How about a toast to the weekend? Something tall, frosty and super refreshing that goes well with spicy South-of-the-Border brunch fare you’re gonna want to serve up to friends sounds like a plan. We’re breaking it down by booze types, starting with the lightest beer sippers to the stronger spirit-based stuff that puts a serious kick into Day Drinking. (No finger wagging judgement, here, but go easy on those. Or plan on an afternoon siesta.)

Beer Cocktails

These playful variations on classic drinks like margaritas and mimosas keep things fun and frothy. In most cases, a lager-style cerveza is the best choice for mixing.

Photo by Chef John

• Chef John’s “Sunset” Michelada
• Beermosa
• Beer Margaritas
• Mexicali Beer Margaritas
• Strawberry Beer Margarita

Fruity Wine Time

Let’s not get into the sticky business of nailing down the origins of the lovely wine drink known as sangria. Yes, Spain could lay claim to the genius idea mascerating fruit in alcohol for a distinctive flavor that’s juicy, but not quite sweet, but the versions from Mexico have slightly higher power to bring on the buzz. Adding a hint of tequila makes the brunch cocktails pair seamlessly with spicy foods such as salsa.

Photo by Meredith

• Pretty in Pink Sangria
• Sangria! Sangria!
• White Peachy Sangria
• Sangria Melon Chiller
• White Sangria
• Watermelon Sangria
• Berrylicious Frozen Sangria

Spirits-Based Cocktails

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma. Photo by Vanessa Greaves

• Grilled Grapefruit Paloma
• Classic Paloma
• Mandarin Margaritas
• Salty Chihuahua

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