You owe your mom a drink. Forget the flowers or the breakfast-in-bed this Mother’s Day. Make your mom a stiff drink she’s sure to love. Here are five Mother’s Day cocktail ideas:

• **Mint Julep: **It’s easy to make a big batch of Mint Juleps for your whole family. Crisp and sweet, this drink is strong enough that you can taste the bourbon, but you’re not overwhelmed. See recipe
• **Pimm’s Cup: **Light, refreshing, and not too heavy on the booze, a Pimm’s Cup is just what your mom needs to start her special day. With ginger beer, strawberry, cucumber, and mint, this drink is made for sipping. See recipe
• **Pomegranate Punch: **Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing punch. With two kinds of juice and Prosecco, it’s bubbly and sweet. Add some white rum for an extra kick. See recipe
• Tropical Gin Fizz: The unexpected pairing of basil and pineapple go together beautifully. It’s not too sweet, yet still complements the gin. See recipe
• **Blushing Mimosa: **We can’t leave mom’s favorite off the list. But, make the mimosa extra special this year with orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. See recipe

**Bonus: the perfect gift for the mom who loves cocktails. **The Scrappy’s Bitters Exotic Gift Box ($22) includes Lavender, Chocolate, Cardamom, and Grapefruit bitters, perfect for a sweet, floral cocktail.

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