One of the best parts of any occasion is the fact that we can get creative with food and cocktail recipes. Here are some amazing recipes for Mother’s Day cocktails that will be such a treat for her. Remember, you might want to prepare extra so that you can enjoy them with her and spend some quality time together!

Cranberry Pear Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups cranberries
  • ½ cup ripe pair (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp syrup
  • – 750ml sparkling wine or champagne

Method:

  • To make these Mother’s Day cocktails, you will need to begin by preparing your fruit. This is something you might want to do the day before.
  • Preheat your oven to 200C.
  • Add cranberries, pear and orange zest along with the water and syrup to a baking dish. Toss around to combine the ingredients.
  • Bake for 20 – 22 minutes or until the fruit starts to bubble. The cranberries should burst when they are done.
  • Transfer the mixture into your food processor or blender and mix on high until you reach a compote consistency.
  • If it’s too think, add some water.
  • Taste and adjust the flavour as needed.
  • Work the fruit puree through a sieve or mesh strainer to remove the pulp and create a smoother syrup mixture.
  • Let the mixture chill to room temperature before you refrigerate for another 30 – 60 minutes.
  • Now add 2 tablespoons of the mixture to each glass and top with bubbly.
  • Make sure that you use a stirrer to mix the champagne and syrup mixture thoroughly.
  • Only make to ‘order’ since you don’t want your cocktails to go flat.

Bourbon Mint Lemonade

If you are looking for refreshing Mother’s Day cocktails, this one is for you! With just a few basic ingredients, it’s really easy to make too.

Ingredients:

  • 1750ml lemonade
  • 2 cups bourbon
  • ¼ cup mint (chopped)
  • Sliced lemon and mint leaves to garnish

Method:

  • Combine the lemonade, bourbon and chopped mint.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until your are ready to serve.
  • Pour into glasses and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.

Thin Mints Cocktail

If mum enjoys all things minty, then mint Mother’s Day cocktails will always be a winner. Here is an easy Thin Mint cocktail recipe that you must try!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce chocolate liquor
  • 3 ounces coffee cream
  • 3 ounces vodka
  • ½ Tbsp mint simple syrup
  • 2 Tbps chocolate syrup
  • 2 Tbsp chocolate cookie crumbs
  • Green food colouring (optional)

Method:

  • To make these delicious Mother’s Day cocktails, you will need to start by placing the cookie crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • Wet the rims of your cocktail glasses and dip them in the crumbs to garnish the rim.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup to each cocktail glass and set aside.
  • Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add the cream, mint, vodka, simple syrup and food colouring.
  • Shake well for 1 – 2 minutes to blend and chill the mixture.
  • Pour out carefully over the chocolate syrup in the cocktail glass. You can use the back of a spoon to prevent it from blending together.
  • Again, use the spoon method to pour the chocolate liquor on top of the drink to create another distinct layer.
  • Serve immediately or, refrigerate for up to 1 hour if you need to make several cocktails ahead of time.

These three Mother’s Day cocktails each offer something unique in terms of flavour and sweetness. Make sure that you consider mum’s preferences when choosing a cocktail to celebrate this special day.