Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings

• Spring Bruching

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - Strawberry Rosé Sangria

• More Brunch-Ready Beauties

• Build-Your-Own Mimosa Station

🍳 Spring is Brunching — and So Are We

Hey there, cocktail lovers! 🌼 There’s something about spring that just screams brunch season: the longer days, the blooming patios, and that glorious moment when it’s socially acceptable to sip something bubbly at 11am.

This week, we’re raising a mimosa to the art of daytime drinking, with:
✔️ 3 light & lively brunch cocktails perfect for a spring spread
✔️ A no-booze mocktail that still brings the sparkle
✔️ A real trivia question all about brunch drinks
✔️ A quote that justifies your second (or third) round

So grab your sunnies, toast your sourdough, and let’s get into it.

Trivia Question❓

What classic brunch cocktail was named after a bartender’s regular customer and originally used tomato juice?
(Hint: It’s not a mimosa... but it might save your Sunday.)

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Drink of the Week

🍓 Drink of the Week: Strawberry Rosé Sangria

A pitcher-perfect pour for patio brunches and sun-soaked weekends.

It started as an experiment: a few ripe strawberries, a splash of rosé, and the kind of Saturday afternoon where no one’s in a rush. Fast forward to today, and this Strawberry Rosé Sangria is the brunch drink our crew asks for every spring.

It’s light, fruity, totally batchable, and dangerously drinkable.

🥂 More Brunch-Ready Beauties

🍊 1. Citrus Aperol Spritz

Bright, bubbly, and built for daytime sipping.

• 2 oz Aperol

• 3 oz prosecco

• 1 oz orange juice

• Top with soda water

• Garnish: orange slice + thyme sprig

Think of it as your mimosa’s cooler, European cousin.

🥓 2. Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

For the savory brunch lovers (aka heroes).

• 2 oz bourbon

• 0.25 oz maple syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Garnish: crispy bacon strip + orange peel

Pro tip: Infuse your bourbon with bacon fat for next-level brunch mastery. Yes, really.

✨ Mocktail Moment: The Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Refreshing, crisp, and perfect for brunching sans booze.

• 3 cucumber slices

• 4 mint leaves

• 1 oz lime juice

• 0.5 oz honey syrup

• Sparkling water to top

Muddle, shake, strain, top, and garnish with more mint and a cucumber ribbon. Light, hydrating, and just fancy enough.

🍾 Brunch Bar Tip: Build-Your-Own Mimosa Station

Let your guests DIY with these mix-ins:
🍊 Orange juice (classic)
🍍 Pineapple juice
🍓 Strawberry purée
🥭 Mango nectar
💐 Elderflower syrup
🍾 Bottle of bubbly (or two) - For a NA versions be sure to include soda water

Set out fruit garnishes, champagne flutes, and a cute sign that says: “Mornings are for Mimosas.” You’re officially hosting like a pro.