Who doesn't like alcohol in the morning?!?

I had eaten most of the garnish before taking the picture.... I couldn't wait :)

Today, I dedicate my blog post to the wonderful tradition of acceptable day drinking. There are some instances where day drinking is frowned upon.... like drinking Tequila at 1pm on a random Tuesday, or downing a six pack by yourself in a dark apartment.
For some reason, having certain beverages at breakfast on weekends is not looked down upon, but is celebrated! Mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys have answered the prayers of alcoholics world wide as a way to begin drinking, continue a binge from the night before or to help to cure a hangover from a night full of indulgence.
I am an admitted food snob, and for me, drinks are included in my "snobbery." I need my Bloody Marys to be fresh, spicy and full of enough "stuff" to make my drink a meal. Few things are as disappointing as when my Bloody comes out of the kitchen with a few measly veggies on a stick. I want mine overflowing with goodness: celery & assorted vegetables, olives (lots of them), pickles, ham and sometimes even shrimp. In addition to all of the accessories that I require in a Bloody, I also prefer mine to be topped off with a little Guinness. This gives the drink a wonderful creaminess and depth that is simply wonderful. Yummmmmm. Nothing is better for a hangover than this delicious drink.
If I am feeling a bit more high-brow (and not as hungover) I will opt for a Mimosa or Bellini. These slightly more fashionable drinks add a certain class to day drinking... they are pretty, dainty and taste just delightful. Even better, I feel like people don't judge you as much when you drink Mimosas & Bellinis. Rather than saying: "wow.... it is 10:30am.... that girl has an alcohol problem" I feel like people are more likely to say: "ooo look at that girl with all of her friends having a fun and sophisticated time drinking their mimosas! She is probably important, funny and successful." Or thats how I justify it to myself anyway :)
Keeping with my snobbish tendencies, I always prefer my mimosas/bellinis to be made with fresh squeezed orange juice and freshly pureed peaches (respectively.) These fresh and wonderful ingredients make a world of difference and added to sparkling wine will make any morning spectacular. :)

Glass rimmers make these already delicious drinks fun and fancy. Find great ones from the links below:

Twang Chili Lime Bloody Mary Sea Salt, 4-Ounce Tins (Pack of 3)

Sugar for Mimosas or Bellinis