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SNOOZE
RISE, SHINE AND SIP Refresh your brunch routine with 10 twists on morning-time classics
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BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
n the market for a new daytime drink? Step up your before-noon cocktail game with these playful – and flavorful – alternatives to the traditional mimosa and bloody mary to pair with your favorite brunch eats.
CLEVER KOI
Bacon and Eggs, $9 Who says bacon and eggs is just a breakfast entree? Snooze combines bacon-infused Elijah Craig Bourbon, house sour, frothed egg whites, bitters and Tender Belly bacon for a delicious and unique twist on the classic brunch cocktail. www.snoozeeatery.com.
SOCIAL TAP EATERY
Scottsdale Sunrise, $8 Freshly picked muddled grapefruit and vodka are topped off with San Pellegrino Grapefruit Champagne to create a refreshing, bubbly beverage. www.socialtapeatery.com.
TANZY
Sparkling Sangria, $11 The restaurant combines its signature red sangria with the guest’s choice of La Marca Prosecco or Piper Heidsieck Champagne as well as fresh fruit salsa every weekend for a colorful, fruity treat. www.tanzyrestaurant.com.
THE DRESSING ROOM
Spiked Chai, $9 Coconut milk, housemade chai syrup, and Puerto Rican rum come together to make a fun, boozy twist on an iced chai tea latte. www.conceptuallysocial.com.
Ramos Fizz, $7 Flashback to your childhood when you had an orange Dreamsicle in hand with this concoction. This grown-up version is made from gin, yuzu, cream, orange flower water and soda. www.thecleverkoi.com.
THE HERB BOX
MAYA DAY + NIGHTCLUB
THE HOUSE BRASSERIE
RHYTHM + WINE
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
Melon Mule, $11 This fruity take on a warm-weather staple includes Grey Goose melon vodka, Cock’n Bull ginger beer, lemon juice, fresh cucumber and fresh limes. www.theherbbox.com.
Deep Blue Fishbowl, $14 This ultimate Sunday Funday drink features gin, Sprite and an assortment of tropical flavors, garnished with a floating, Maya-branded rubber duck. www.mayaclubaz.com.
Coffee is For Closers, $12 Put a spin on your morning cup of joe with Press Cold Brew Coffee, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Demerara cane sugar and a lemon peel. www.thehousebrasserie.com.
Comfortably Numb, $11 A generous pour of Casamigos Silver Tequila, St. Germain Liqueur, Aperol, fresh lime juice and an orange squeeze combine for a cocktail sure to wake you up, no matter how late you got in the night before. www.rhythmandwine.com.
The Matriarch, $9 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a soothing mix of organic vodka, lavender simple syrup and lemon – perfect for toasting “the matriarch” of the family. Available Mother’s Day weekend only. www.truefoodkitchen.com.
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| MAY 2017