3 ideas for hosting a boozy brunch

Boozy brunches are all the rage these days, allowing diners to indulge in food and drink while having the rest of the day to relax and sleep off any drowsiness. Here are 3 tips for hosting a stellar boozy brunch at home.

Although you may love whiskey and vodka sodas, a boozy brunch might work best if you serve a limited – and classy – selection of alcohol.

• Offer guests a choice of mimosas or Bloody Mary's. These breakfast cocktails contain lots of juice and hydrating ingredients, which will help guests avoid becoming too tipsy when they drink them.
• Limiting the drink selection is also a good way to keep costs down since creating two cocktail selections limits the number of ingredients or mixers you'll need to buy.
• If you're serving mimosas and Bloody Mary's, consider pairing the drinks with similarly sophisticated food, such as crepes and blinis with savoury and sweet fillings.

Since everyone has different taste buds, why not ask each guest to bring one drink and one food item for everyone to share?

• By encouraging people to bring something to eat and drink, you'll ensure that there is a food option that everyone will enjoy.
• A potluck is a great opportunity to sample peoples' favourite drinks and recipes, and you'll get to know a little more about the personalities of your guests.
• If guests need ideas, suggest a menu and ask them to volunteer to bring a certain dish.
• As the host of the potluck, remember to supply silverware, napkins, plates and mixers for alcohol.

The weekend is all about playing, so make your boozy brunch an excuse to have fun.

• Offer guests a selection of beer, wine and liquor, and provide a variety of brunch foods, like bacon, eggs and pancakes.
• Offer some entertainment options, like karaoke, Twister, board games and dance music.
• If people start to drink, they're more likely to let loose and have more fun, plus they'll have the rest of the day to sleep off the effects of the alcohol.

Good friends, delicious food and classy drinks – it's hard to resist a boozy brunch!

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