10 Delicious Brunch Cocktails & Their Mocktail Counterparts

Light cocktails that sparkle with fruity flavours, such as the iconic Mimosa and the timeless Daiquiri, are an ideal accompaniment to late-morning festivities and daytime get-togethers. With these in your hands, being out of the house before noon no longer feels like a chore.

But what if you’re trying to be more mindful about your alcoholic intake and are searching for healthier alternatives in 2022? Try these 10 delicious mocktails! Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits look, taste and sashay around the palate just like the original and are sure to be the talking point of your next brunch with friends and family.

Mimosa

Whether you’re hosting a brunch or have been invited to one, you can bet that mimosas will be on the menu. Light, fresh and full of citrusy flavour, they’re perfect for celebrating with friends and are considered a classic daytime cocktail.

For those looking to replace the giggle juice with a healthier alternative, Lyre’s Festive Mimosa uses alcohol-free sparkling wine paired with Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso. The two combine in a way that still showcases that iconic citrusy allure but adds hints of vanilla and caramel.

You’ll need:

• 30mL Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso
• 30mL Lyre’s Dry London Spirit
• 45mL orange juice
• 1tsp premium vanilla syrup (not vanilla essence)
• 60mL alcohol-free sparkling wine

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients into a stemless wine glass
2. Stir for 20 seconds
3. Fill with fresh ice
4. Garnish with an orange slice, lemon wheel or mint sprig

Breakfast Club Punch

Sunday Funday is not complete unless there’s a big icy pitcher of punch close by. This fruity concoction sees a fusion of flavours come together in the form of whole and juiced fruits, topped off with sparkling wine and vodka.

However, if you’re looking to avoid a day of recovery, try Lyre’s Breakfast Club Punch Pitcher. This hearty liquid breakfast contains all the essential fruit to get you through the day, replacing vodka with easy to down Lyre’s Dry London Spirit.

You’ll need:

• 120mL Lyre’s Dry London Spirit
• 60mL peach juice
• 150mL cranberry juice
• 150mL orange juice
• 4 orange slices
• 4 strawberry slices

Method:

1. Add ingredients to a 1-litre jug
2. Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds

Pink Gin Spritz

The perfect pink party starter that sparkles and fizzes from start to finish. The pairing of luscious strawberries makes this drink a sweet delicacy that your brunch guests won’t soon forget.

Enjoy that same strawberry goodness with Lyre’s Pink London Spritz, which offers the same flavour sensations through its impossibly crafted Lyre’s Pink London Spirit, minus the next-day headache.

You’ll need:

• 60mL Lyre's Pink London Spirit
• 60mL Lyre's Classico*
• 30mL premium bottled tonic water or soda water, or lemonade
• 5 raspberries or berry of choice
• 2 lemon slices

Method:

1. Add all your ingredients to a large wine glass with ice
2. Stir for 30 seconds

Bloody Maria

If you’re looking for a drink with some kick to it, this is the drink for you. The Bloody Maria is the long lost cousin of the Bloody Mary, replacing vodka with tequila and doubling down on its Mexican roots with a dab of hot sauce.

Lyre’s Bloody Maria introduces the same lively paprika and hot sauce flavours to awaken your senses with their citrus-infused Lyre’s Agave Spirit. This mocktail was made to be enjoyed early in the day and was destined to kick off your next brunch with spicy style.

You’ll need:

• 60mL Lyre's Agave Reserva Spirit
• 120mL premium tomato juice
• 15mL lime OR lemon juice
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 4 dashes of hot sauce
• Pinch celery salt, paprika & cracked pepper

Method:

1. Add ingredients into a shaker with ice
2. Stir for 20 seconds
3. Strain into a highball glass
4. Place chilli salt on the rim of the glass

Americano

This Italian-born highball is perfect for summertime drinking and is best served while seated on a sun-dappled back patio, enjoying the comfort of friends while you catch up on a warm afternoon.

Enjoy the same signature stylings minus the side effects with Lyre’s Americano. The mocktail infuses Lyre’s Italian Orange with Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso to bring balanced notes of cacao and citrus.

You’ll need:

• 30mL Lyre’s Italian Orange
• 30mL Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso
• 90mL premium bottled tonic water

Method:

1. Pour ice into a highball glass
2. Add the ingredients
3. Stir for 15 seconds
4. Garnish with an orange wheel

Aperitif Spritz

Traditionally served in a goblet or coupe, this Italian spritz is a sophisticated twist on the classic spritz. The Aperitif Spritz features bittersweet spirit and sparkling wine to make a refreshing cocktail that’s best enjoyed on a sunny day.

For a bit of bubbly sophistication with all the flair of the Italian original, Lyre’s Italian Spritz replaces bitter orange aperitif with Lyre’s Italian Orange and Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, keeping all the desirable flavour but eliminating the headache.

You’ll need:

• 30mL Lyre’s Italian Orange
• 30mL Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso
• 90mL premium bottled tonic water

Method:

1. Pour ice into a highball glass
2. Add the ingredients
3. Stir for 15 seconds
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel

Pina Colada

Feeling nostalgic for tropical beaches and sun-soaked afternoons? The Piña Colada is a vacation in a glass that combines pineapple and coconut to make a creamy, sweet beverage perfect for an island getaway. Perfect for lazy summer days.

If you're looking to enjoy this classic tropical taste without the alcohol, try Lyre’s Piña Colada. The blend of Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, Lyre’s Coconut, pineapple juice and coconut water comes together for a delightfully refreshing experience without the usual alcohol content.

You’ll need:

• 60mL Lyre’s White Cane Spirit
• 60mL Lyre’s Coconut
• 120mL pineapple juice
• 30mL coconut water
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• 1 cup ice

Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a blender
2. Blend until smooth and creamy
3. Pour into a glass and garnish with pineapple leaves or coconut flakes

Old Fashioned

A timeless classic, the Old Fashioned is the drink for anyone looking to indulge in a bit of old-world charm. With its blend of bitters, sugar, and whiskey, it's a well-rounded cocktail with a lot of character.

For a non-alcoholic version that doesn't compromise on taste, Lyre’s Old Fashioned uses Lyre’s American Malt and Lyre’s Orange Sec to bring the same rich, warm notes and bittersweet flavour, without the alcohol.

You’ll need:

• 60mL Lyre’s American Malt
• 30mL Lyre’s Orange Sec
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 sugar cube
• Orange twist for garnish

Method:

1. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a rocks glass
2. Add ice and Lyre’s American Malt
3. Stir until chilled
4. Garnish with an orange twist