With summer heat here to stay, a refreshing new drink at brunch is the perfect start to a fun weekend! Here are 11 tasty brunch cocktails available at Metro Phoenix restaurants that are sure to help you beat the summer heat.
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OEB Breakfast Co.
Open daily for breakfast and lunch, Canada-based OEB Breakfast Co. offers a creative spin on breakfast classics. The cute Instagram-worthy décor, chef prepared food and drinks makes this the perfect Scottsdale breakfast spot to fuel up before a fun weekend.
What better way to brunch than with a refreshing cocktail and breakfast pasta pairing! The Yes Way Rosé Sangria with fresh grapefruit juice, prosecco, club soda, rosé wine and strawberries pairs perfectly with the dynamic gnocchi breakfast carbonara.
The North Scottsdale location at 17757 N Scottsdale Rd is the only U.S. location for the award-winning Canadian brand. Visit eatoeb.com for more information.
Humble Bistro’s Frose
A refreshing and unique drink, the frose is a frozen and blended rose cocktail. Cold enough to help Phoenix residents survive the hot summers, this drink is light and semi-sweet with hints of citrus, strawberry and peach. This can be enjoyed with Humble Bistro brunch options like the French Scramble Carne Benedict or the Humble BK Breakfast sandwich. The frose is only $6 during brunch served from 11-3 p.m. Visit Humble Bistro’s new Gilbert location at 1524 E Williams Field Rd. Gilbert AZ 85295. You can stay updated on the menu by visiting www.humblebistro.com or following @humblebistro on Instagram.
Santé
The Watermelon Mambo is a refreshing way to start your day with a kick! This delicious brunch cocktail is created with ingredients like Hansen’s of Sonoma Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Watermelon, Combier Watermelon, Thatcher’s Elderflower, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Mint. Santé is a full service beyond organic restaurant and “grab & gourmet” marketplace that features a brunch menu with curated global cuisine, in a hip and biophilic environment. The 5,000 square-foot space includes an extensive, wrap-around patio and private dining space with chic décor that blends Hollywood Regency glamour with boho touches. Design features include living green moss walls, neon signs and a pink feather chandelier, with a focus on blush tones, brass accents, and natural wood. The perfect place to get a delicious meal and photo with your best gals!
Check out the website: Santé – Scottsdale, AZ (lovesante.com)
Check out the weekday and weekend brunch menu: Santé – Food Menu (lovesante.com)
Instagram: @eatatsante
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Looking for Southern-themed brunch cocktails? Visit SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, a local bistro and bakery located in North Scottsdale, for a brunch experience like no other. In addition to top-quality Southern cuisine and a resident DJ spinning all the hits, SugarJam has an extensive list of brunch cocktails including its signature, The Southern Kitchen (TSK). The TSK is a gin-based fan favorite with lime juice, real passionfruit puree, Giffard Orgreat, Ginger Liqueur, and a dehydrated lemon wheel. Guests can also enjoy the Wake Up Mary, the Peach-Cobbler mule, a Spike N Fruity Ice Tea, and much more. For more information on SugarJam and to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings, visit sjsouthernkitchen.com/ or follow on Instagram.
U.S. Egg
U.S. Egg, a family-owned brunch restaurant with six Valley locations, is the perfect place to visit for all your brunch needs. Guests looking for a sweet mimosa can choose from one of their six mimosa flavors including Traditional with Orange Juice and Champagne, Pink Cadillac with Pink Lemonade and Champagne, Cram-Mimosa with Cranberry Juice and Champagne, Sunrise with Orange Juice, Strawberry Puree, and Champagne, Tropical with Pineapple Juice and Champagne, or Triple P with Pineapple, Prosecco, and Pink Lemonade. For more information on U.S. Egg and to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings, visit www.useggrestaurant.com/ or follow on Facebook.
Foch Café
Foch Café has a hearty Bloody Mary for brunch lovers! The El Patron is made with a house Bloody Mary blend, Deep Eddy infused vodka and topped with a four-cheese grilled cheese. Located in downtown Tempe, (21 E 6th St.), this hip bistro offers American-European inspired dishes and small plates as well as craft cocktails. For more information about Foch Café, please visit fochcafe.com or connect via social media on Facebook and Instagram.
Recreo
Recreo has some great cocktails to enjoy for brunch! Cocktails include the Slug Bug, which is made with Tepozan Blanco & Anejo tequilas, Ancho Reyes Verde, prickly pear, watermelon juice, lime juice, and topped with prickly pear seltzer, and the Garden Mule, made with Botanist Gin, Prairie Cucumber Vodka, house turmeric limonada and topped with ginger beer. Located at 28 S San Marcos Pl., this concept will be featuring live outdoor entertainment, an edible garden, specialty cocktails and international cuisine. Recreo has a gregarious scenery with a bus art installation, a bar swing set, shipping container stage suspended in the back patio of the restaurant and twinkle lights. For more information, please visit recreoaz.com or connect via social media on Facebook and Instagram.
Tipsy Egg
At Tipsy Egg, you can get a flight of three mimosas for $22.99! Some of the signature mimosas include the Watermelon Mint, made with watermelon simple syrup, topped with fresh mint, lime and sea salt, the Prickly Pear Blossom, made with prickly pear simple syrup, lemonade, and topped with lime and an edible flower, and the Lavender Honey Lemonade, made with lavender simple syrup, organic honey, lemonade, and topped with a lavender spring and lemon half-moon. Located at 1 E. Boston St., this concept features specialty cocktails and brunch foods served in a unique and dynamic mid-century modern design. Tipsy Egg provides a welcoming environment for any guest with its indoor/outdoor bar with patio misters. It features a menu that follows a “liquid brunch” theme, serving patrons with elevated brunch drink and food offerings. For more information, please visit tispyeggchandler.com or connect via social media on Facebook and Instagram.
STK Steakhouse
Join STK Steakhouse for an upscale brunch in the Valley! Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm enjoy bottomless mimosas or bloody mary’s with a purchase of an entrée. Enjoy Lobster and Eggs Benedict, Truffle Steak and Egg, Egg White Omelet and more! Scottsdale’s go-to spot for brunch comes with a bonus of a gorgeous flower wall and view of the waterfront. For more information visit www.stksteakhouse.com.
Z’Tejas Southwest Grill
Z’Tejas Southwest Grill recently released its new summer menu which includes seasonal dishes and drinks including the Paleta Margarita – a mango Chamoy margarita served with a mango popsicle (paleta). A great summer treat, each margarita is served with a fruit paleta. The margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, watermelon and mango syrup and cranberry juice. Z’Tejas has two Valley locations – one in Scottsdale and Chandler. For more information visit www.ztejas.com
Pedal Haus Brewery
Known for the award-winning beers, Pedal Haus Brewery serves up a Beermosa during brunch. The Pedal Haus Biere Blanche, a Belgium-style wheat beer is mixed with fresh orange juice creating a unique riff on a classic. Pedal Haus Brewery serves a brunch special – “You Wake, We Bake” that includes the choice of an entrée and drink for $16. There are three Valley locations – Chandler, Downtown Phoenix and Tempe. For more information visit www.pedalhausbrewery.com.