Enjoying a stress free and relaxing party is necessary to ease up from time to time. Cocktails can make the party even more fun and exciting. You will need some big batch drinks to make the occasion more exhilarating. Nothing dulls a party faster than standing and getting stuck behind a bar. When you host a party which is sure to lure in large crowds, you should make some drinks which can be served to the liking of all those who grace the event.
While hosting a party for large crowds, such as a wedding reception, always remember that you are the host of the event, not the bartender. You need to make sure that you don’t get trapped mixing drinks all night. The best way for that is to plan ahead. You should turn to big batch drinks and punch recipes. There are different drinks with varying flavors, so that everyone is satiated. Since big batch cocktails are proportioned generously, you could make the drink a little stronger or weaker without any worry.
So, let’s talk about the drink that can be used to serve a large crowd.
1) Sparkling Pomegranate Kombucha Punch
This is a drink that is best known for its amazing taste and soothing flavor. Pineapple juice and pomegranate give this punch a really good flavor. The sweet tart flavor of the drink is amazingly refreshing. This drink is a treat for the taste buds and is guaranteed to please large crowds. While white rum is the spirit of choice for this drink, tequila and gin can also be used.
This punch takes few minutes to prepare. No matter how you tweak it, it’s a winning punch recipe. If possible, you should buy a pomegranate and seed it yourself. The arils are fresher that way. Not to mention that it costs a lot less. Any leftover arils can be used in salads or dips.
2) Pear and Rosemary Sangria
A classic drink for large crowds, the Pear and Rosemary Sangria is delightful to the core. With its amazing flavors and soothing taste, it becomes a drink to relinquish. Serving this drink in an event for large crowd, will result in all the people present having the best time of their lives. It is an easy drink to prepare and should be given a shot when hosting a big party.
3) Madras
This cocktail is a prime example of how an amazing cocktail can turn into a deliciously fruity vodka punch. This vodka based fruity cocktail is delicious and is loved by all cocktail lovers. When served to a large group of people, you can expect them to go ecstatic. For a single ounce of vodka and orange juice, three ounces of cranberry juice is poured, to make a large batch. Add a little more vodka to taste, if desired, and this cocktail is ready to be served.
4) Citrus and Mint Champagne
Citrus and mint make a delightful combo for any drink. Add champagne to this classic combination, and you get a drink that is perfect for any occasion. This drink is an amazing way to please a large crowd. This drink has got the right flavor. The fact that it looks aesthetically pleasing, is a cherry on the top of the cake. So, try this drink while organizing a party, and become the favorite host of your audience.
5) Golden Ginger-Lemon Vodka Punch
It is impossible to talk about big batch drinks, and not include the Golden Ginger-Lemon Vodka Punch. A great punch is amazing if it accomplishes the following things- it is delicious, it is able to find the perfect balance between strong and weak, and not to forget the fact that it is pretty. This gorgeous yellow number does just that.
The spicy and earthy flavor of vodka is delicious. It also looks appealing enough, to be at the centerpiece of the bar. Another great thing about this drink is that it calls for an entire bottle of vodka. It doesn’t have any leftover vodka gathering dust over your fridge after it is prepared.
6) Apple Cider Sangria
It is very hard to resist a Sangria. There are many variations of this amazing drink that are available to try. One such variation is Apple Cider Sangria. White wine and hard cider are some of the ingredients required for making this drink. This is an amazing drink for large crowds, especially during fall events and parties. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving and enjoy this delicious autumn season drink with your friends.
7) Sazerac Pitchers
This rye and absinthe kicked cocktail is a drink catered for large crowds. Due to the delicious taste and amazing combo of flavors it offers, it has been called “the official tipple of New Orleans.” More often than not, this is a cocktail given in single servings. But its beauty lies in the fact that it scales up splendidly. This is a highly potent drink and thus should be served accordingly.
It will not take much of your time to prepare this amazing drink. The taste of this cocktail is what makes cocktail lovers keep coming back for more.
8) Holiday Punch
As its name suggests, Holiday Punch is the best drink for a holiday party. This amazingly flavored cocktail is a boon when you are organizing a party for a large crowd. The ingredient list for this one is a little long. But the twenty-five serving yield that this drink offers, makes it worth having to make a trip to the store. It is also known for its colorful garnishing and a few extra minutes of your time would be able to give the drink, a more charismatic effect.
9) White Wine Mojito
Mojito is a simple drink to prepare. It is also very soothing and refreshing. These are some of the many reasons that make the Mojito a ‘go-to’ drink for large crowds. Mix up one using white wine for a fun twist. Rum is swapped for vino and sparkling lemonade is added to the mix. Enjoy serving this drink at a party for large crowds and cherish the appreciation.
10) Pineapple Mimosa
Lemon and orange juice are combined to make this amazing drink. This delicious cocktail is perfect to be served in pitchers, to satisfy large crowds. This drink can be prepared with ease and does not require any extra efforts. This vodka based cocktail steals the show wherever it is served. Pineapple both gives it the amazing taste while also providing an appealing color to the drink.
11) Belmont Jewel
This whiskey based cocktail is sure to make your friends keep wanting more. It is an amazing drink that is sure to titillate the taste buds. You will find that this drink is a refreshing combo of bourbon, lemon juice and pomegranate juice. The drink tastes amazing and has a pretty simple recipe. Serving the drink to large crowds would be beneficial as it can be prepared without much hassle.
12) Red Stag Lemonade
Sweet strawberry liquor and cherry flavored bourbon combine beautifully, to make this drink. It is frequently topped with soda, though that depends upon personal choice. It is as delicious as it sounds and makes for a great drink that can be served to large crowds. The recipe is pretty simple and can be used to size up any number of guests, whether it be five or twenty-five.
13) Ginger Iced Tea
A big batch of iced tea can be the perfect drink for large crowds. It has all the qualities needed in a cocktail, for it to become a people pleaser. It has a great aroma, soothing taste and looks graceful and elegant. This intriguing, flavored drink is made without any fuss, and can easily serve at least twelve people in one go. Sweet wine and ginger simple syrup are required to make this drink. These ingredients can be found easily and thus make it an easy drink to prepare.
14) Kalimotxo
As intriguing and mysterious as the name it carries, this drink is a delightful combo of some really great ingredients. Red wine is combined with cola and fresh lemon juice to prepare this lovely cocktail. Serving this drink to large crowds won’t be an issue as it can be served to more than two dozen people in one go. A good mix of sweet and tart makes it a great addition to any party. Cherry ice ring is used to garnish this drink. The garnish makes it all the more appealing and enticing.
15) Summer Peach Tea
A great time to have a party involving refreshing drink is summer. And Summer Peach Tea is the drink of choice for many events hosted in the scorching heat of summer. This soothing drink is bound to refresh all your friends. Canadian Whisky and Peach Schnapps are needed to make this drink for large crowds. The delightful taste and invigorating flavor make this a go to drink, for many events.
16) Sparkling Strawberry Rose
This drink is another amazing drink that can be served to large crowds. This vodka based cocktail is soothing and refreshing. It has made many cocktail lovers fall in love with this taste and flavor. It has been gaining a huge number of fans since its inception. A hint of pear and a touch of basil is added to give a unique taste to the drink. The wine in the cocktail gives an amazing taste to it.
The basil syrup needed for the drink can be made easily at home. It takes an hour at the most to prepare it. And it can be a fruitful addition to the drink.
17) Sidecar Punch
This drink is another famous cocktail that is sure to work up the large group of people you invite to your party. Rimming the serving glasses with sugar will give an amazing effect and would take very little time. The delicious drink has been loved by cocktail enthusiasts all around the world. Citrus and cognac combine together to make a highly potent drink. Elegance of this drink is another appealing aspect.
18) Lavender Vodka Spritzer
This vodka based cocktail is an easy to make, delicious to taste and drink. It requires only a few minutes of effort to make this drink. It is a prefect cocktail for large crowds. The ingredients of the drink combine beautifully well and produce a mesmerizing experience for all those who devour it. Simple syrup, lime juice, vodka are some of the ingredients of the drink.
This happy hour cocktail is perfectly catered to serve large crowds. You can either make the simple syrup at home or buy it beforehand to save time
19) Ultimate Pitcher of Bloody Mary
Needless to say, it’s the ultimate drink to serve large crowds. Bloody Mary is a cocktail loved by all drink lovers. This ultimate pitcher of Bloody Mary is fantastic to taste and soothing to the core. It is an amazing drink for happy hours. As the recipe is quite simple, it can be used to serve a large crowd.
The combination of sauce and spices make a fabulous drink which is delightful till its last sip. They make a great base, and you only need to add tomato juice when you are ready to have the drinks served.
20) Salty Dog
If you have a large crowd of gin lovers attending your party, then you need to look no further than the Salty Dog. It is the perfect cocktail for gin lovers. Gin and grapefruit juice combine to make a good drink which is adored by many. Rimming the glasses with salt is both essential and obvious as the drink won’t be salty without it.
21) Late Night Lychee Margarita
Margaritas are always loved at a party. And when you are hosting an event for a large crowd, Margarita is the drink of choice. With its tasty flavor and easy to make recipe, a margarita can steal the show quite easily. Serve this drink at your event to make it more memorable. This easy to make drink will surely cheer all your friends. So, make this drink for your friends and enjoy the appreciation.
22) Pimm’s and Lemonade
This British drink is an amazing cocktail that can be served to large crowds. It has a unique flavor and taste. Its recipe is pretty simple too. It has its own exotic flavor which is loved by all. It is a drink that can be prepared from scratch without you having to put in much effort. Enjoy serving this drink to your friends and gaining their nod of approval after they sip through this delightful drink.
23) Peach Punch
The Peach Punch is another popular cocktail that is loves by cocktail enthusiasts all around the world. It has many fans due to its taste and elegance. The elderflower liqueur and lime are poured in the drink in equal amounts and thus it can be served to large crowds with ease. Orange juice is another important ingredient of this drink. Share it with your friends and let the taste sink in.
24) Apricot Sunray
The Apricot Sunray is one of the brightest brandy recipe that you will find. This drink is a fabulous combo of some easily available ingredients. This drink takes the help of some orange juice to blend in with the other ingredients to create a cocktail worth sharing. Capable of serving large crowds, this drink should be presented to your friends and should be enjoyed to the core.
The recipe for this cocktail was created to showcase Hennessy Black. This cocktail offers hints of Daffodils and Jasmine flowers, and combining it with wine yields amazing results.
25) Raspberry Snakebite
As intoxicating as the bite of a snake, this drink is highly potent. It is also a great cocktail for large crowds, and it doesn’t require much effort to make this drink. All you have to do to make this drink is pour a vanilla porter followed by half the amount of apple cider. This is followed by pouring half the amount of raspberry juice in the mix. This creates a drink that will leave an everlasting effect one everyone, even after the last sip.
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Extra) Hard Cider Slush
This cider and bourbon spiked treat is an absolutely delicious drink to try. This is a drink that will have even the most serious folks grinning in no time. Try this drink while hosting a party for large crowds and enjoy the appreciation. This drink requires ingredients that are easily available and simple to use. You will be able to master the recipe in no time.
Serve this drink to your friends and you will be met with the cries of ‘one more’, in no time.
These are some drinks that can be served to large crowds. These drinks have a flavor that should be cherished. If made with the right methods, you would have some amazing cocktails that can be used to have a delightful event. Serve this drink at any event and make it more mesmerizing and memorable!