A Toast To Mom: 5 Cocktails To Celebrate Her This Mother's Day!

This Mother’s Day, let’s flip the script! Instead of the usual bottle of wine and flowers, treat her to something more thoughtful; something vibrant, refreshing and lovingly made just for her- to celebrate her! 🥂

10 May 2025

| 2 minutes Read

Some moms love flowers. Others enjoy a long, lingering brunch. But more than anything, most moms just want a moment- a quiet pause, a little joy and someone else taking care of her for a change. 💆🏻‍♀️

We’ve stirred up five simple but delicious cocktail (& mocktail) recipes using our favourite cocktail mixers, perfect for giving the woman who does it all- a well deserved toast!

Strawberry Basil Margarita: for the Mom Who Deserves a Mini Holiday

Fresh, zesty and just the right amount of sweet. This drink tastes like a fiesta in a sunlit garden, trust us!

You’ll need:

  • 60ml Tequila (or soda for a mocktail)
  • 120ml Strawberry Basil Margarita mixer
  • Ice, Fresh Basil, Salt Rim (optional)

Add the mixer & tequila in a glass filled with ice, garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of basil. Rim the glass with Tajin for some oomph!

Fiery Ginger Sparkler: for the Mom Who Keeps It Real

She’s bold, honest and always has your back. This spicy-sweet fizz matches her energy to the T!

You’ll need:

  • 30ml Fiery Ginger Syrup
  • 90ml Soda or Sparkling Water
  • Squeeze of Lemon
  • Ice, Chili-Salt Rim (optional)

Build over ice, stir gently and garnish with candied ginger or a chili slice for visual drama.

Pineapple Rosemary Shrub Spritz: for the Mom Who Does It All (Gracefully, obvs!)

Tart, herby and refreshing- this one is as composed as she is. This gin cocktail is sure to win her heart for all the right reasons!

You’ll need:

  • 45ml Pineapple Rosemary Shrub
  • 45ml Gin of Your Choice
  • Splash of Soda
  • Ice, Rosemary Sprig, Pineapple Wedge

Pour all ingredients to a chilled highball, garnish and give her five minutes with her feet up!

Peach Shrub Iced Tea: for the Mom Who Loves Her Quiet Moments

Soft, mellow and refreshing - just like a good conversation with her.

You’ll need:

  • 30ml Peach Shrub
  • 90ml Cold Black or Green Tea
  • Dash of Lemon Juice
  • Ice, Mint, Peach Slices

Stir it slow, serve in a tall glass and hand it over with a book or playlist she loves.

Tequila Sunrise- for the Classic, Golden-Hearted Mom

Old-school charm in a glass - this one’s for the moms who remember the little things - the notes in lunchboxes, the comforting words at just the right time. This classic tequila cocktail is a small thank-you for the million ways she shows up, every single day.

  • 30ml Grenadine
  • 60ml Tequila
  • 90ml Fresh Orange Juice
  • 15ml Lemon Juice
  • Ice, Orange Slice, Maraschino Cherry

Add all ingredients to a highball filled with ice. Slowly pour grenadine and let it settle into that beautiful gradient. Just like a sunrise — classic and unforgettable.

Whether she’s the life of the party or the quiet strength behind the scenes, every mom deserves a gesture that says, “I see you. I love you. I thank you!”

Happy Mother’s Day!