Mother's Day Drinks/ Cocktails & Mocktails

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Fresh Watermelon Margarita
This fresh fruit margarita is pretty in pink and crazy-refreshing. To get the watermelon flavor to really come through, you'll whir an ample amount of watermelon (seedless is best) in a blender with a little kosher salt. A touch of elderflower liqueur deepens the flavor of the melon, and of course, you'll need some decent tequila, too.

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Hard Cider and Crème Yvette Sparkler
Want to introduce Mom to something new? How about a bottle of Crème Yvette, a violet liqueur that's floral with hints of berries, vanilla, orange, and spices. It's lovely with something bubbly: in this simple drink, we mix it with hard cider. The crisp cider cuts the fruity and floral Crème Yvette quite nicely.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Basil Bellini
Tart rhubarb and sweet, red strawberries are the perfect foil for fresh basil in this pretty spring cocktail. You can refrigerate the unused portion of puree in an airtight container for up to one week and add bubbly before serving.

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Chamomile Tangerine Sparkling Cocktail
This lightly floral cocktail has a secret ingredient: white balsamic. The vinegar adds a tangy edge to a mix of gin and sweet tangerine juice that's flavored with chamomile. The base for this drink gets premixed in a bottle that can be packed away until you're ready to serve it. Just pop open some sparkling wine to top it off!

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Raspberry Spritz
This variation on the classic Spritz allows you to capture the essence of raspberries without all those little seeds. You'll make an easy raspberry syrup with a touch of mint, then mix it with bittersweet Cocchi Americano and sparkling wine. Since there's no stiff spirit involved, this is the sort of drink Mom can enjoy all afternoon.

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Sparkling Suze Cocktail
Suze is a saffron-colored French aperitif with a delicately bittersweet flavor. It's practically a cocktail in a bottle, with hints of citrus and wildflowers, but it's especially wonderful mixed with sparkling wine and a touch of elderflower liqueur.

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The Devereaux
Not all bourbon drinks are made for a warm-weather brunch, but this little bubbly-and-bourbon combo is perfect, thanks to a squeeze of lemon and a splash of elderflower liqueur.

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Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria with Lillet Rose
Sangria always feels right when you're hosting a group, especially if it's calibrated to the season. This sparkling version makes use of the French aperitif Lillet Rosé, which is flavored with sweet and bitter orange peel and fruit liqueurs. Grapefruit adds crisp tartness, and fresh mint adds aroma.

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Lemon Balm Lavender Tisane Recipe
It's great to plan for a non-alcoholic option beyond coffee. This iced tisane is an extra-refreshing option, flavored with lemon balm (a member of the mint family) and fresh lavender (leaves and all.)
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Black Pepper Limeade
The humble black peppercorn is totally transformed when steeped in a simple syrup. It's much more spicy than you'd expect and seriously complex. Fresh-squeezed lime juice brings out the bright citrusy notes of the pepper in this tasty limeade.

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