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A good kid knows that celebrating Mom isn’t reserved for a Hallmark holiday. But taking time to show your love, appreciation and care on Mother’s Day is a prime excuse to pull out all the stops and make her feel extra special. What better way to do this than with the time-honored tradition of a thoughtfully prepared brunch? Naturally, a Wine Enthusiast-approved Mother’s Day brunch is centered around outstanding drinks (whether she’s a wine, cocktail or teetotaler mom), top-notch food and the people that come together over them. With that in mind, we’ve corralled some of our favorite recipes, bottles and equipment to help you pull off an event that will earn you favorite-child status (and have your mom bragging for years). WE Recommend Get to Know: Ruggeri Prosecco This Mother's Day, show your appreciation with the perfect gift: Ruggeri Prosecco. Elevate the day with this elegant bubbly, perfectly paired with a spread of fresh fruits, cheeses, smoked salmon, and pastries. With its crisp bubbles and delicate flavors, Ruggeri Prosecco embodies the essence of celebration, making it the ideal gift to honor Mom and create cherished memories together. Shop Now SPONSORED The Drinks First things first: Consider what your mom enjoys drinking and choose accordingly. Mimosas are hard to beat, and this recipe—a simple two-to-one ratio of sparkling wine to orange juice—is hard to beat. Any type of sparkling wine will do, but if you can, splurge for Champagne since it’s a special day. Another alternative to this classic brunch cocktail is the Sunshine Sipper, a blush-toned mixture of sparkling rosé, Cocci Americano, lavender bitters and lemon juice. Other options for before-noon gatherings? The caffeinated carajillo and effervescent spritzes, including last year's drink of the summer, the Hugo spritz. Low- and no-abv cocktails are also great, sessionable ways to make sure the party keeps going. There's also something celebratory about a frozen cocktail, especially if the weather is skewing warmer—this frozen Painkiller, amped up with a hearty glug of rum, does the trick quite nicely. And if you're planning a big celebration, a batched cocktail is the secret weapon of bartenders who’d rather be socializing than breaking a sweat with a shaker. For moms who like a stiff drink, this bourbon and Aperol-spiked Paper Plane recipe is easy to scale up into big batches. Of course, for the oenophile, an easy-drinking spring wine is perfect for the season. We've also got recommendations for other of-the-moment wines, whether your mom is a lover of buttery Chardonnay or high-acidity Chenin Blanc. You could also snag a top red wine bottle and go the sangria route. Below are some products to equip your drink station. The Food The beautiful thing about a meal that’s not quite breakfast, not quite lunch is that the menu is extremely flexible and easy to tailor to your mom. In the appetizers department, think about foods that will be easy to prepare and snack on while people arrive: mini quiches (yes, the ’80s are calling), charcuterie, a cheese board and deviled eggs are all crowd-pleasing options and offer beautiful opportunities for plating. If you feel comfortable shucking a few dozen bivalves, these margarita-inspired oysters on the half shell will certainly turn heads (and taste buds). And if you're going fancy? No one was ever mad at a caviar-topped sea bream tartare.Dips are never a bad idea, either. We're into classic pimento cheese, a zippy black bean dip and this visually stunning spinach artichoke dip complete with a bread bowl. Need more dips? We've got you covered, along with wine pairings to go with. For the main course, breakfast shrimp and grits, a vegetable scramble or a veggie-packed breakfast bowl are all solid options. We're also partial to this elegant plateful of scallops with roasted fennel and brown-buttered pine nuts and this colorful salad of thinly sliced beets and mango. Make-ahead dishes are great ways to ensure that brunch runs smoothly, too, like a coconut milk and lime-spiked sea bream ceviche, which benefits from a 30-minute cure in the fridge, and an elevated porcini mushroom carpaccio with blue cheese and marjoram, which needs to sit for a full hour before it's served.And don’t forget something sweet, like a Dutch Baby pancake or prosecco-infused plum sorbet. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with red wine brownies or a glazed apple skillet cake. The icing on the proverbial cake? We’ve rounded up some cook’s tools and serving pieces below to make your recipes shine. Setting the Scene You’ve got the food and drinks down. Now, consider the ambiance. Perhaps consider a portable fireplace in case it’s a chilly morning? Or a waterproof blanket if you’ll be picnicking on the lawn, plus games for entertainment. Here's everything you need to ensure brunch success this Mother's Day. The Gifts While science shows that experiences, not things, are the key to happiness, gifting a thoughtful present will be the cherry on top of your Mother’s Day brunch. Think of something that’ll get a lot of mileage because each time she uses it, she’ll be reminded of how wonderful you are. (We’re quite partial to bags and totes, which can often be monogrammed.)

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