9 easy at-home cocktails to thank mom with this Mother's Day

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• This Mother's Day, show mom some gratitude with this easy, boozy concoctions that she can sip in bed.
• From fruity cocktail delights to a tipsy espresso surprise, these DIY drinks offer a sweet surprise.
• Try a watermelon bellini, an Irish coffee, or a Cinco de Mayo delight with a Mother's Day twist.
• Order alcohol to your door on one of many delivery services.
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Nothing says "I love you" to mom more than a little appreciation and a helpful hand around the house — or a perfectly mixed drink. Why not show a little extra love this Mother's Day by mixing up a sweet cocktail surprise?

These nine unique cocktails pack a powerful punch and taste as sweet as mom is. They can be made with ingredients found around the house — and delivered with mom's breakfast in bed. And, if mom prefers something simple, you can order her a bottle of wine over several delivery services, such as Drinks & Co, Drizly, or Postmates.

Here are nine simple cocktails to bring a smile to mom's face this Mother's Day.

1. Grand 75

Courtesy of Grand Marnier

Citrus and champagne with a touch of simple syrup: This concoction hits all the flavors — sweet, sour, and bitter.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1 bar spoon simple syrup
• 2 oz. dry French champagne
• Orange twirl garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice in a shaker tin
2. Add ice and shake
3. Fine strain into a chilled flute or coupe glass
4. Top with dry French champagne
5. Garnish with an orange twirl

2. Gold Rush

Argonaut Brandy

Show mom she's good as gold by making your own honey-based syrup for this Gold Rush.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Argonaut Fat Thumb
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz. honey syrup

Instructions:

1. Make honey syrup: Take two parts raw honey and one part warm water, stir to combine
2. Muddle ingredients in a glass over ice

3. Horse's Neck

A little more classic, this four-ingredient cocktail packs a powerful punch despite its elegant appearance.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Argonaut Speculator Brandy 
• Ginger beer or ginger ale 
• 1-2 dashes of aromatic bitters 
• Long lemon peel garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients into a tall Collins glass

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See Also:

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• 11 easy cocktail recipes to make at home for a virtual happy hour or any special occasion

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