 Ray Isle (@islewine on Twitter) is Food & Wine's executive wine editor. We trust his every cork pop and decant – and the man can sniff out a bargain to boot. Take it away, Ray. Ah, brunch. People go bonkers for brunch. Say the word “brunch,” and your friends will say things like, “Yeah! Great! Let’s do it!” Unless they have kids, in which case they’ll look sort of morose, because instead of going to brunch with you they’re going to be at a birthday party for 5-year-olds. But that’s the human condition: Sunday-morning cocktails, then offspring, and finally death. Be that as it may, in terms of drink options, folks tend to default to one of three things: a Mimosa, usually made with some Minute Maid and a bottle of random sparkling wine that someone brought over six months ago; a Bloody Mary (which I’m not knocking at all); or Champagne. Yet because life is short and the human condition is dire, why not experiment while you still have a chance? The following is a guideline, since everyone pretty much has their own sense of what a proper batida ought to be: 2 ounces cachaça (Beleza Pura is very good), 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), 2 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or to taste), 1 cup ice. Put in blender, blend, drink. Brunch Wine: Moscato d’Asti (When peaches and nectarines are in season, by the way, here’s an excellent variation: Peel and slice peaches/nectarines, put them in a bowl, top with Moscato d’Asti, chuck the bowl in the fridge for an hour or two, then serve the macerated fruit along with chilled glasses of the same wine.) Brunch Beer: Belgian Lambic Ale More from Food & Wine: Best Breakfast Sandwiches in the U.S. © 2011 American Express Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. 
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weird. an article about getting drunk on sunday morning.
I agree, totally weird. I always prefer coffee and bong hits.
why? not everyone goes to church.
E, this is mainly for those of us who DO go to church.
This article does not list any non-alcoholic drinks. Why aren't there more non-alcoholic beverages available? Everyone KNOWS that drinking and driving is a problem. It is not enough just to have a designated driver or to booze in "moderation". Offer lots of non-alcoholic beverages–not just water or soda!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best ways to celebrate with non-alchoholic drinks is to find drink recipies such as these listed and omit the liquor. They are fruity and refreshing without the booze!
Braniff, the title of the article is "Boozy brunch options...", therefore it is likely going to be an article about alcoholic drinks. If you would like some non-alcoholic options, of course there are plenty of them out there, just google them.
That being said, this is a pretty weak article with only three alternatives to the usual brunch fair (normally Mimosas and Bloody Mary's) I would have liked to have seen more cocktail recipes.
I went to La Spinetta winery last year. Their wine is amazing! I highly recommend it.
No link to a Batida recipe?! Whose brilliant idea was THAT?!!! Typical incompetence....
Uh, you do realize he tells you how to make it? "Since everyone pretty much has their own sense of what a proper batida ought to be: 2 ounces cachaça (Beleza Pura is very good), 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), 2 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or to taste), 1 cup ice. Put in blender, blend, drink."
I guess you'll finally have to use your brain..there is NO link for that.
Not only am I a lover of Paula but my husband is also . People can be cruel as they see paula has made a life and come from nothing . She is a beautiful women . I am a diabetic and all I can say is no-one makes you sit and eat anything you are the one who moves the elbow and fork from the table to the mouth. LOVE you PAULA
Either you have run into a Mimosa tree, or had too many Mimosa's to drink..Wrong thread.
LOL