Ideas for Pitcher Cocktails?

We are having an outdoor party this weekend and I'd like to offer an adult beverage that will serve a crowd. I'd prefer to stay away from Sangria, I feel like we always offer that as the drink option and I want to change it up.

Tony S
  • Posted by: Tony S
  • June 10, 2011
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LucyS June 10, 2011
There are some great suggestions here!

http://www.food52.com/foodpickle/5745-good-cocktail-to-serve-at-a-late-lunch-ideally-made-by-the-pitcher-don-t-want-to-utterly-intoxicate

(I'm still pushing for Pimms)
 
skittle June 10, 2011
I'm a huge mojito fan too. Strawberry is my preference-but you can really do it up with any seasonal berry for a nice twist.
 
hardlikearmour June 10, 2011
How about this: http://www.food52.com/recipes/12269_thai_one_on
I did 2 large batches (1.75 L bottle of vodka per batch) for a party, and they went over very well.
 
KaffeeAndKuchen June 10, 2011
I made a cucumber/lemon spritzer with vodka - use juice from cucumbers, add lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, vodka and seltzer. You can add slices of lemon and cucumber to the pitcher for color.
Or you could always make a pitcher of Pimm's Cup. Then add slices of strawberries, cucumber and mint.
 
singing_baker June 10, 2011
Martha Stewart has this great recipe for cherry mojitos. It is fabulous. And since cherries are in season I think it would be a great option for you. http://www.marthastewart.com/332780/cherry-mojitos
 
beyondcelery June 10, 2011
Homemade ginger syrup, soda, lemon juice, and whiskey is my favorite pitcher cocktail because it's easy, simple enough to please most everyone, and can sit for a few hours without a problem (especially if you stir it a few times). Here are the amounts I use for a single serving; I just multiply it by the number of people or how many servings I think I can fit in a pitcher: 1.5oz whiskey, .5oz lemon juice, dash (about .25oz) ginger syrup, soda water. Refrigerate it before the party so you can bring it out cold. Have your guests pour it over ice.
 
lastnightsdinner June 10, 2011
My husband wrote a piece on large-batch cocktails for parties here: http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2010/12/cocktail-party-tips-batching-drinks-in-advance.html

including a recipe for bottled Negronis here: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/12/bottled-negroni-cocktail.html

Cheers!
 
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