Brunch & Bubbly: Perfect Pairings for New Year’s Day

New Year's Day is the perfect time to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a relaxing day with your closest friends or on your own. While dining out for brunch is an option, the best meals are often enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. Stock up on all your brunch essentials—from eggs and bacon to fresh fruit and juices—at your local Otter Co-op Food Store before the holidays. Then stop at your local Angry Otter Liquor for all your favourite bruch must-haves.With everything you need on hand, you'll be ready to mix up the perfect cocktail and toast to a fresh start in the new year.

CLASSIC MIMOSA

If you've ever had brunch with friends, you know that a Mimosa is an absolute brunch staple and perfect for any celebration. It combines the bright, citrusy flavor of freshly squeezed orange juice with the crisp effervescence of sparkling wine, typically Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava. With its balanced sweetness and bubbly fizz, the Mimosa is a delightful, easy-to-make drink that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion.

What you'll need:

• Orange Juice
• A bottle of your favourite bubbly. We recommend La Marca Prosecco (Premium Italian Sparkling Wine)
• A freshly cut orange as garnish

Here's a fresh take: instead of orange juice, try it with lemonade or strawberry lemonade. Prepare a dish with some lemon zest & sugar for the rim of your glass. Yum!

BLOODY MARY

Another classic! If you haven't had one, this is a combination of tomato juice, vodka, and a variety of flavors like horseradish and Worcestershire. It's good, trust us!

What you'll need:

• Bloody Mary Salt Mix — salt, celery salt, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, onion and/or garlic powder, and dried herbs
• Vodka — for this, our team recommends REYKA Vodka — a small batch vodka hand crafted in Iceland
  
• Tomato Juice (find a great selection at your Otter Co-op Food Store as with the rest below)
• Lemon Juice
• Horseradish
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Celery Salt
• Hot Sauce
• Celery Stalks & Olives

MICHELADA

This one was suggested by several members of our team that forced us to look it and truthfully, it sounds really good. It's light beer with lime juice and hot sauce. What a combo! You'll want this one to wash down breakfast tacos.

What you'll need:

• Any light beer will do but we suggest Michelob ULTRA or Corona Light
• Lime juice from our Otter Co-op Food Stores
• Your favourite hot sauce

St. Germain Spritz

A perfect drink for sipping over brunch (save this recipe for summer, you'll thank us later!). The St Germain spritz is variation on the Aperol Spritz.

What you'll need:

• St. Germain liqueur
• Prosecco (or your favourite sparkling wine)
• Club soda