good summer drink/cocktail for a brunch

philosophe · Jun 9, 2010

So we're hosting a baby shower for friends this Saturday. The party is a brunch, and we'd like to serve some booze. And, no, we won't be playing any stupid games or tasting chocolates that look like baby poop. I'd like to make a few pitchers of drinks for 15-20 people.* Bloody Mary's are the obvious choice; mimosas are also pretty obvious. But perhaps you have a better idea. What would you make? Please include a recipe if possible.

*Of course we'll serving something non-alcoholic for our pregnant guest(s).

LabelKing · Jun 9, 2010

El Presidente: http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink3329.html If you wish to get decadent, I think a Death In the Afternoon would be fetching: http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/02/...the-afternoon/

itsstillmatt · Jun 9, 2010

Bellini.

alliswell · Jun 9, 2010

Americano - negroni with soda. Add a splash of orange juice to sweeten things.

gdl203 · Jun 9, 2010

Is it warm where you are? I like mint juleps, mojitos, etc... during warm days. But my favorite of all is the Maidstone

vaclava krishna · Jun 9, 2010

Drunkers Thrush

philosophe · Jun 9, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Is it warm where you are? I like mint juleps, mojitos, etc... during warm days. But my favorite of all is the Maidstone

Mojitos are always good. I could also make a not-so-sweet white sangria. I've white sangrias based on pureed green grapes and tart apples. Quite refreshing in the heat.

What's in the Maidstone?

countdemoney · Jun 9, 2010

This looked mighty tasty to me:

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/20..._leland_palmer

acidboy · Jun 9, 2010

mimosa

globetrotter · Jun 9, 2010

I had lemonaid with bourbon recently and it was very nice.

Bouji · Jun 9, 2010

Originally Posted by globetrotter

I had lemonaid with bourbon recently and it was very nice.

Lynchburg lemonade.

1 part American whisk(e)y, 1 part triple sec, 1 part sour mix and 4 parts lemon-lime soda (lemonade in the UK).

airportlobby · Jun 9, 2010

Allow me to endorse gin as a morning drink:

Pimms cup, Tom Collins (with fruit), Ramos Gin Fizz.

voxsartoria · Jun 10, 2010

Originally Posted by iammatt

Bellini.

Uhm, +1.

This makes it easy to mix up a reasonable facsimile of the classic. Serve in glass pitchers sitting in big bowls of ice.

Originally Posted by airportlobby

Allow me to endorse gin as a morning drink:

Pimms cup, Tom Collins (with fruit), Ramos Gin Fizz.

Sounds masochistic for 20. It's a great drink, though.

- B

LabelKing · Jun 10, 2010

I'm also partial to champagne mixed with the various Stoli flavored vodkas.

voxsartoria · Jun 10, 2010

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I'm also partial to champagne mixed with the various Stoli flavored vodkas.

The Boilermaker for non-bears?

- B

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