And sugary treats aren’t just for dessert. At the Pour House (907 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.236.1767), your grownup
sweet tooth will fall in love with the Creamsicle ($7.50), a/k/a your childhood in a glass. Ice cream and orange juice bathe happily in Stoli Ohranj as you’re whisked back to the days of the ice-cream truck. Kind of a weird moment, considering that once the sun goes down, this place is all adult, all the time. Hard to believe that Saturday and Sunday mornings can be so calm. Well, not that calm, especially when you consider the freeflowing Mugaritas, 22 ounces of Mexican madness served in a mug. Tequila novices will be satisfied with the regular Mugarita made with Sauza ($9.25), while aficionados will appreciate the Millionaire ($12.25), made with Sauza Tres Generaciones. Of course, the downright devilish will perk up at the Horny Mugarita ($10.75), made with Sauza Hornitos. You’d be surprised by how well tequila goes with pancakes.
Nearby, Stephanie’s (190 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.236.0990) is the perfect place for either a romantic night out or a starry-eyed morning after, and boasts one of the tastiest (and most popular) Sunday brunches in town. Though you won’t find morning margaritas here, you can enjoy your cinnamon-honey-butter topped buttermilk pancakes ($13.95) with the exquisite Executive ($12), a bubbly blend of Champagne, Stoli Ohranj, Cointreau, and freshly-squeezed orange juice. It’s another sophisticated take on the classic mimosa, and it takes plain old juice to a whole new level.