It’s the weekend, it’s 11 am and you’ve just woken up after a night of partying—what better way to kick of the day than brunch? Here are a few spots in downtown Los Angeles that are definitely worth checking out!

1. Zinc Café and Bar Mateo

If you want a super cute, hipster place for brunch, Zinc Café is definitely your spot. Though it’s a vegetarian/vegan spot, you wouldn’t even know the difference because the food is that good, not to mention the wide variety of drinks available for your drunch dreams. Get your Instagrams ready, folks!

2. Nickel Diner

For a more diner vibe, Nickel Diner should be your go-to spot. With a phenomenal breakfast for a great price and speedy service, it’s hard to beat this place. The best is to finish off with a round of their homemade donuts and pop-tarts.

3. Poppy + Rose

A tasty brunch spot in the Flower District with a relaxed, beautiful ambience. Tons of people go for the chicken and waffles, but don’t forget to order yourself some great dessert or pastries as well, and then stop by and shop for some flowers after you leave! Great hangover food for sure.

4. Wake & Late

Come for the breakfast burritos, and stay for how hipster it is. Wake & Late will not disappoint for a great breakfast/brunch experience with some kickass coffee to boot, and will definitely become a favorite go-to spot.

5. Eggslut

Located in Grand Central Market, Eggslut is definitely a favorite spot for gourmet egg sandwiches. Though a little pricey, your body will thank you for the amazing flavors and food. Get here earlier if you can though, otherwise you might have a bit of a wait before biting into that warm, buttery brioche bun.

Hopefully these suggestions will be enough to get you through the hazy hangover phase of the morning–if not, just try another one!

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1. Who doesn’t love spiked sweet tea?

Whether you are down south or you are up north, sweet tea is delicious! I’m from West Virginia, and I can tell you, this recipe for a spiked tea is so simple and yet so delicious. I might’ve gotten a little drunk on this drink at my last brunch.

Recipe:
2 oz. vodka
12 oz. sweet tea
1 orange, sliced (optional)

Mix up the vodka, sweet tea, and some ice. Garnish with the orange slices, and you are ready to go!

2. Get a little blush with Rose Sangria with pineapple and guava

Girls, you want a drink that’ll finally blow your brunch friends socks off? This is it! It’s fruity, it’s sweet, and it goes perfectly with all kinds of brunch items. Give it a little try!

Recipe:
1 750-ml bottle rosé
4 6-ounce cans pineapple juice
2 11 1/2-ounce cans guava nectar
4 cinnamon sticks
2 cups 3/4-inch cubes fresh pineapple
2 oranges, halved through stem end, thinly sliced crosswise
Ice cubes

Mix all of these ingredients in a large pitcher, slide up the oranges for garnish as well as sliding them into the pitcher. Enjoy your drink!

3. Get a little dangerous with this berry cocktail

I’m such a huge fan of sweet, tart and berry drinks. If I am drinking at brunch, I want it to be something fruity, and this dangerous little concoction is perfect for any and all brunch meals!

Recipe:

2 ripe strawberries, divided
1 1/2 ounces aquavit (such as Krogstad)
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce Simple Syrup
1/4 ounce Campari
4 drops orange blossom water

Muddle up the strawberry first, then add in all of the other items along with ice, shake it up and then pour over ice. How marvelous does that sound?

4. Champagne and raspberry sorbet makes for a great drink

Looking for something colorful and bubbly at your next brunch? This is the drink for you! It’s pretty, it’s bubbly, it’s fun, and it’s so easy!

Recipe:
¾ c. sparkling wine (such as Prosecco or cava)
1 tsp. raspberry sorbet

5. Get a little tarty with this hibiscus cocktail

You and your brunch friends are probably a mixture of sweet and tart right? That’s precisely what this cocktail is too! The hibiscus is the tart, and then the sugar is the sweet. Perfect combination!

Recipe:

4 quarts water
2 cups dried hibiscus flower pods
2 cups superfine sugar, plus more to taste

Mix it all together and pour over ice in a sugar-rimmed glass and drink it all up!

Now that you know some other kickass brunch drinks beside the typical (and boring) Bloody Mary and mimosa drinks, what are some of your fave drinks? Share with me!

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