20 Big Batch Cocktails That’ll Kickstart Your Party
It's a simple way to serve a crowd!
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The secret to throwing the perfect party is simple. Start with a spread of delicious dips and finger foods, and serve up an easy cocktail everyone will love. To avoid being stuck behind the bar all night, prepare a big batch of drinks in advance, and you can ensure your guests' cups never run dry. Fruit cocktails, margaritas, holiday punches, and cozy after-dinner drinks will be the stars of the evening, even on the coldest nights.
Each of these recipes was made to serve a crowd, with delicious cocktails for morning, noon, and night. Starting early, brunch cocktails like the Bloody Maria and peach Bellini are the perfect sips to kickoff a weekend or holiday. Make a batch of your favorite for this year's Christmas brunch and spirits will be bright! But when the sun sets and you need something a bit more cozy to bring to a party, stick with a recipe like wassail. This traditional Yuletide drink is fruity, heavenly spiced, and will warm you from the outside in on a cold winter night. Of course, if a champagne toast is in order, there's no better beverage than the champagne punch. This pretty pink batch cocktail makes enough for 10 people and is plenty easy to double, too. Serve it on New Year's Eve, but keep the recipe on hand for Valentine's Day parties to come.
Whether you prefer tequila drinks or bourbon cocktails, you'll find the best of them here. All that's left to do is clink glasses and say, "Cheers!"
Frosé
Anyone can open a few bottles of rosé for a party, but with a batch of sweet, strawberry-infused frosé, you'll be the hostess with the mostest! This refreshing recipe is made by blending frozen rosé with a strawberry mixture and yields about six servings.
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Tropical Punch
You don't have to be in the tropics to enjoy a glass of this bright punch! Pineapple and orange juice give this fruity drink a pretty orange hue and make for the perfect base for the liquor of your choice.
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Pineapple-Peach Frozen Sangria
If you're looking to serve your guests summer in a glass, this frozen sangria is for you! It features a balanced blend of dry white wine paired with frozen peaches, green grapes, and pineapple chunks.
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Wassail
Apple cider, fresh oranges, and cinnamon sticks come together to make the coziest Christmas punch. The alcohol is optional in this holiday drink, but adding a splash of bourbon or brandy is a guaranteed way to cozy up on a chilly winter night!
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Champagne Punch
This sparkling punch is sure to kick off any party! It combines vodka, orange liqueur, and sparkling wine, while white-cranberry-strawberry juice, fresh cranberries, and blood orange give it a lovely rosy hue.
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Pomegranate Demerara Rum Punch
Pull out your punch bowl for this crowd-friendly cocktail. This recipe from Toni Tipton-Martin is fruity, balanced, and oh-so refreshing.
Bloody Maria
A cousin to the Bloody Mary, Bloody Marias are made with tequila instead of vodka! Add some hot sauce for a kick and rim glasses in a chili-lime seasoning such as Tajin for big flavor.
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Spiked Arnold Palmer
Perfect for tailgates or parties any time of year, this refreshing lemonade tea is spiked with bourbon. Plus, it makes over six quarts, so there's plenty to go around!
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White Sangria
How do you make this white wine sangria even more refreshing? Top it off with a bottle of prosecco and a sprig of mint or basil in each glass just before serving.
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Red Wine Sangria
Toss whatever fruit you like into this sangria made with red wine. Speaking of the red wine, be sure to choose a dry red for this. Since fruit juice and fruit go into it too, you don't want the sangria turning out too sweet.
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Peach Bellini
Want to make a big batch of peach Bellinis? Blend up the peaches, strawberries, and peach schnapps beforehand and store the mixture in the fridge. Feel free to double or even triple the recipe! To serve, pour some in each glass and top with prosecco.
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Strawberry Daiquiri
You don't have to be poolside or staying at a tropical beach resort to blend up a strawberry daiquiri. This easy recipe will show you how to do it right at home!
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Apple Cider Sangria
This autumn spin on sangria is perfect for Halloween parties, fall tailgates, and even the big Thanksgiving feast. It's subtly sweet and exceedingly refreshing.
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Strawberry Margarita
There's no mysterious mixes or syrups in this recipe. It's just strawberries, sugar, lime, tequila, and triple sec. Of course, rimming the glasses in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and salt sure is the perfect finishing touch!
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Hot Buttered Rum
Cocktails don't any more festive than a mug of hot buttered rum. Make a big batch for all the adults to sip during your family's Christmas movie marathon!
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Pomegranate Sparkler
Holidays, brunches, or any festive occasion, this three-ingredient wine cocktail fits the bill. The recipe makes enough for about eight servings, but you could easily double it for a party.
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Prickly Pear Margarita
Hosting girls night? Add this perfectly pink margarita to the menu! You'll want to make the margaritas at least four hours before serving them, and that's a good thing! Come party time, all you have to do is pour into glasses over ice.
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Winter Sangria
Stir up a pitcher of this make-ahead cocktail for a crowd! It makes about 12 servings and is filled with winter fruit like cranberries and oranges.
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Classic Margarita
You just can't beat a classic! This super simple four-ingredient margarita can be mixed up in a pitcher ahead of time and stored in the fridge. When it comes time to serve, just fill glasses with ice, top with the margarita, and garnish with lime wedges!
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Mulled Apple Cider
A pot of this mulled cider smells good simmering on your stove and it tastes even better. It's delicious with or without the rum added, so you can prepare it for the whole family to enjoy.
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