Fall is upon us, which means it is the season of impromptu gatherings and get-togethers. When hosting a crowd, individual cocktails can quickly become a logistical nightmare. That’s where big batch cocktails come to the rescue — they’re efficient, economical, and ensure everyone gets their beverage fix without keeping you trapped behind a makeshift bar all night.

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Big batch cocktails make

entertaining easy and efficient

for large gatherings

Colorful sangrias and

bright punches add festive

decor flair to parties

Pre-mixed drinks let

hosts enjoy time with

guests—not just bartend

Fruit slices, berries, herbs

and citrus peels used

as natural plant garnishes

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These ten crowd-pleasing concoctions range from refreshing sangrias to potent punches, all designed to be prepared hours before your guests arrive. The beauty of batch cocktails lies in their ability to develop deeper flavors as they sit, meaning your drinks actually improve while you focus on being the host with the most.

Whether you’re planning a dinner party or a low-key Sunday Funday, these recipes scale beautifully to accommodate groups of any size. Each recipe includes straightforward directions and readily available ingredients, making impressive mixology accessible to hosts of all experience levels. So grab your largest pitcher, dust off that punch bowl, and let’s get mixing!

@lyndsaymadeit

This recipe was a little of this and a little of that….turned out delicious. Large batch drinks are always the best when you measure with your heart. I used: Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Marnier Cherry Brandy White Rum Ginger Ale Orange Juice Orange, Green Apple, Blueberries and Strawberries Chill overnight #fyp

♬ original sound – Lyndsay Made It

Classic Sangria

Ingredients:

• 2 bottles dry red wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 apple, chopped
• 2 cups carbonated water (add just before serving)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients except carbonated water in a large pitcher.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
• Add carbonated water just before serving.
• Serve over ice with fruit garnish.

@crowdedkitchen

Peach Sweet Tea Bourbon 🍑🥃 for s2 ep. 4 of Infuse Your Booze! Recipe 👇 🍑 Here’s how to make it: Fill a 32 oz jar about 3/4 of the way with fresh sliced peaches. Add in ~1/3 cup of good quality honey (more or less depending on how sweet you want it), then fill the jar with bourbon, making sure to fully submerge the peaches in alcohol. Give it a shake, seal the jar, then keep in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days. Gently shake every day or so. After a few days, add in 2 black tea bags. We used a glass weight to make sure they stayed submerged in the liquid. Continue infusing for another 48 hours, then strain. You can keep the strained bourbon stored at room temperature. 🍋 To make the lemonade: We zested and juiced about 5 large lemons, until we got 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Combine all of the zest with 1 cup of sugar, rubbing it together with your fingers to infuse the sugar with the oils from the peel. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or longer for more flavor). Combine the 1 cup lemon juice with 1 cup of water in a saucepan, then add in the sugar mixture, heating just until the sugar is dissolved. Strain out the lemon zest, then let cool and refrigerate until ready to use. We combined about 2.5 oz of the bourbon with ~5-6 oz of homemade lemonade and lots of and it was INSANELY good 👌 Let us know if you give it at try!! #bourbon #peach #sweettea

♬ original sound – Crowded Kitchen

Bourbon Peach Tea Punch

Ingredients:

• 3 cups bourbon
• 6 cups brewed black tea, chilled
• 2 cups peach nectar
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 peaches, sliced
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Directions:

• Combine bourbon, tea, peach nectar, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a large punch bowl.
• Stir well.
• Add peach slices and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Serve over ice with a mint garnish.

Cucumber Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

• 2 bottles gin
• 3 cups cucumber juice (from about 4 blended cucumbers, strained)
• 1 cup lime juice
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 1 bottle prosecco (add just before serving)
• Cucumber slices and lime wheels for garnish

Directions:

• Mix gin, cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher.
• Refrigerate until cold.
• When ready to serve, pour into glasses filled with ice.
• Top with prosecco.
• Garnish with cucumber and lime.

@themoodyfoody

Rum punch is so easy 🇯🇲❤️ #jamaica

♬ Can’t Satisfy Her – I Wayne

Tropical Rum Punch

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white rum
• 3 cups dark rum
• 4 cups pineapple juice
• 3 cups orange juice
• 2 cups coconut cream
• 1 cup grenadine
• Pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries for garnish

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl.
• Stir well.
• Add ice just before serving.
• Garnish each glass with pineapple chunks and cherries.

@scheckeats

large batch spicy margs🤠this one’s for @itsmetinx #margarita #spicymarg #spicymargarita #tequila #lime #jalapeño

♬ heavy in my mind – Jurk

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Batch

Ingredients:

• 4 cups silver tequila
• 2 cups Cointreau or triple sec
• 2 cups fresh lime juice
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 4-6 jalapeños, sliced (adjust to taste)
• Salt for rimming glasses
• Lime wheels for garnish

Directions:

• Combine tequila and sliced jalapeños in a large container.
• Let infuse for 2-24 hours, depending on desired spice level.
• Strain out jalapeños.
• Add Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Rim glasses with salt, fill with ice, and pour in margarita mix.
• Garnish with lime wheels.

@timthetankofficial

Lemonade Punch Splash! #fyp #drink #bartender #vodka #lemonade #lifehack #party

♬ original sound – timthetankofficial

Vodka Lemonade Berry Punch

Ingredients:

• 3 cups vodka
• 6 cups lemonade
• 2 cups mixed berry juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 bottles club soda (add just before serving)

Directions:

• Combine vodka, lemonade, berry juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher.
• Add berries and lemon slices.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Add club soda just before serving.
• Serve over ice with berry garnish.

Aperol Spritz Pitcher

Ingredients:

• 2 bottles Aperol
• 3 bottles prosecco
• 1 bottle club soda
• Orange slices for garnish

Directions:

• Just before serving, combine Aperol, prosecco, and club soda in a large pitcher or punch bowl with plenty of ice.
• Stir gently to combine.
• Garnish with orange slices.
• Pour into ice-filled glasses.

Whiskey Maple Old Fashioned Batch

Ingredients:

• 3 cups bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 20-25 dashes Angostura bitters
• 10 dashes orange bitters
• Orange peels for garnish
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

Directions:

• Combine whiskey, maple syrup, water, and both bitters in a large pitcher.
• Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Pour over large ice cubes.
• Garnish each glass with an orange peel and cherry.

Watermelon Mojito Punch

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white rum
• 6 cups fresh watermelon juice (blended and strained)
• 1 cup lime juice
• 1 cup simple syrup
• 2 cups fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 2 bottles club soda (add just before serving)
• Watermelon chunks for garnish

Directions:

• Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in the bottom of a punch bowl.
• Add rum, watermelon juice, and lime juice.
• Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, add club soda and ice.
• Garnish with fresh mint and watermelon chunks.

Champagne Ginger Punch

Ingredients:

• 2 cups ginger liqueur
• 1 cup elderflower liqueur
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 bottles champagne or prosecco (add just before serving)
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• Lemon twists for garnish

Directions:

• Combine ginger liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice in a punch bowl or large pitcher.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Just before serving, slowly add champagne and stir gently.
• Add crystallized ginger and ice.
• Serve in champagne flutes with lemon twists.