Check out this list of the best drinks to toast mum this Mother’s Day
We might not be able to spend the day with our mums this Mother’s Day but that doesn’t mean we can’t raise a glass in her honour. Here is a list of the best drinks to have brunch with.
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It’s Friday – and therefore highly likely a couple of you are looking forward to a well-earned drink to end the week.
With perfect timing, our mates at delicious have just created a special section dedicated to drinks news, reviews and recipes.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, they are sharing a couple of cracker recipes – the highly unique Mum-osa and a classic Rose cocktail – plus some advice on appropriate tipples you can enjoy before noon, if that’s your thing.
“Drinks are a natural part of the delicious experience – we go together like a martini and an olive,” editor Sam Jones said.
“Whether you’re eating in and want the perfect drop to match with your dinner, mixing up the latest cocktail for your next virtual party, or looking for the hot spots to get a coffee in your neighbourhood, delicious has created a whole new world in the magazine and online.”
Pick up the May issue of delicious for the bonus drinks special and visit the Delicious website for drink ideas … now on tap.
WINES FOR BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
Wine for breakfast? Depending on how many weeks deep in isolation you are, you’ve probably, perhaps definitely, considered it. But outside of iso, why would you want wine with breakfast?
Besides the obvious — it’s fun and a little naughty — maybe you’re celebrating or brunching, or perhaps you’re curious and want to further educate yourself and your palate.
Pre-noon, nobody wants to get smashed unless we’re talking avocado.
So the delicious team advise leaning towards lower-alcohol, higher-acid zippy and refreshing wines that enhance the breakfast experience.
Their pairings below are well worth getting out of bed for and could really pep up an adult Mother’s Day brekkie or similar celebration. Just ask in your local quality bottle shop if you can’t spot the recommendation.
CHAMPAGNE OR PROSECCO WITH A BACON AND EGG CROISSANT
It’s a special weekend and some people will want bubbles.
The high acidity in the Champagne keeps your palate alive and fresh while cutting through the croissant’s flaky, buttery deliciousness.
If your pockets aren’t brimming with spare Champagne coin (whose are right now?) go for a méthode traditionnelle sparkling or prosecco.
Delicious drinks top tip: Monmousseau Cuvée JM Sparkling NV — French but not from Champagne itself, it’s a more iso-friendly price.
ROSÉ PET-NAT WITH YOGHURT AND GRANOLA
Yoghurt and wine? No way! Pétillant-naturel, which translates as “natural sparkling”, ferments in the bottle so when you crack it it’ll release a soft fizz like it’s excited to get out of the bottle and into your mouth.
Pet-nats are super-versatile and pair beautifully with the creaminess of yoghurt, the nuts in granola and any fruity additions like bananas or berries.
Delicious drinks top tip: Jamsheed Candyflip Pétillant Naturel Rosé.
RIESLING AND PANCAKES
In Germany’s Mosel wine region – famed for its rieslings – nearly every cellar door suggests a breakfast wine. A brilliant idea, some might think!
Pairing wine with pancakes depends on the topping. A solid pick is an off-dry riesling.
It will handle everything from lemon and sugar to blueberries and whipped cream.
The wine will work a treat with your sweet accompaniments, and its high acid stands up to the lemon with ease.
Delicious drinks top tip: 2017 Georg Breuer Rüdesheim Riesling. Or for something Australian, try the 2019 Small Island Riesling from Tasmania.
SAUVIGNON BLANC WITH SMASHED AVO AND FRESH CHILLI ON TOAST
At least one of you will be smashed! (Sorry, Mum …)
Sauvignon blanc has lively, zingy acid, lovely aromatics and is super-light and bright on the palate.
It’s like a squeeze of citrus over your meal, making it the perfect drop to attack a rich, fatty, delicious green smash. Go for a citrusy style – the Adelaide Hills has some crackers.
Delicious drinks top tip: Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills.
ORANGE WINE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE BAGELS
When a white wine spends time on its skins, it gains a pretty orange hue.
You get a bit of tannin, but it still has that high, fresh acid of white wine.
Orange wines are flexible, working equally well with proteins, vegetables, spice and herbs.
You can get some gloriously fruity, savoury, fun and low-alcohol versions – ideal for daytime sipping. Hurrah!
Delicious drinks top tip: Unico Zelo Esoterico.
BEAUJOLAIS WITH A BREAKFAST BURRITO
We know red wine at breakfast sounds bonkers, but do not fear. Beaujolais (made from the gamay grape) is generally lighter in weight, but full of flavour and vibrancy.
If the weather calls for it, give this little banger a quick chill.
It will balance beautifully with the savoury notes of chorizo and stand up to the heat of jalapeños. And it’s fresh and light enough to keep you vertical till happy hour.
Delicious drinks top tip: Domaine Chardigny Coteaux-Bourguignons 2018
CHEERS TO A SPECIAL WOMAN
The delicious team are serious about helping you toast your mother and all she’s done for you.
On top of their brekkie tips above, they’ve come up with two superb recipes.
First up it’s the Mumosa, a spin on the much-loved Mimosa by food director Phoebe Wood, which could help you reclaim your status as the golden child.
“Mother’s Day is a chance to make Mum feel extra-special, so why not start the day with a fancy cocktail at brunch,” Phoebe said.
INGREDIENTS
¼-½ tsp St Germain elderflower liqueur, or elderflower cordial
2 tbs chilled orange juice
Chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
Edible flowers or fresh herbs, to decorate
METHOD
• Combine elderflower liqueur and orange juice in a champagne flute and top with chilled Champagne.
• Decorate with edible flowers or fresh herbs and serve immediately.
And if you’d like to try something different — with a side serving of expert advice — join JOHN HANNAN’S REGULAR FRIDAY COCKTAIL CLASS
This week he’ll show you how to say “je t’aime, Maman” with a classic Rose cocktail from France.
Just like Mum, the elegant Parisian tipple is the perfect mix of sweet and floral notes.
John will be mixing at 5pm via @deliciousaus on Instagram.