24 co*cktail Pitcher Recipes for Festive Flavor at Your Next Party (2024)

FAQs

Can you pre make co*cktails for a party? ›

As long as you stick to mixing nonperishable spirits and liqueurs, you can batch drinks days, weeks, or even months in advance, saving yourself effort and stress on party day. “It's just mixing nonperishables together and creating a larger nonperishable thing,” says Teague.

Batching a co*cktail recipe usually comes down to simple math—multiplying ingredient quantities by the number of servings you want to make. Be sure to use liquid measuring cups, and remember: two tablespoons are equal to one fluid ounce, and there are eight fluid ounces in a cup.

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree. We've also included decadent after-dinner drinks and punches for a crowd.

There are several variations of rosé Christmas co*cktails that can be enjoyed during the holiday season! Here are some other pink co*cktail recipes to consider: Gin Pink Lemonade, Ruby Red Raspberry co*cktail, and Grapefruit Margarita.

Mulled Wine

A bottle of red wine, a hint of brandy, and some holiday spices will quickly fill your home with the Christmas spirit of days gone by. Mulled wine is the perfect drink to whip up after a day on the slopes or anytime your group needs a little comfort while sitting by the fire.

What drink is traditionally drunk on Christmas morning? ›

Classic Bucks Fizz/Mimosa. The classic morning drink for Christmas is orange juice with a little fizz in it. There are plenty of options for adding fizz to orange juice, from Cava, prosecco or Crémant to decadent Champagnes and even a little spirit should one need the extra pick me up.

Mulled Wine is one of the easiest Christmas drink recipes we have on our blog. A big pot of it makes any party or cozy evening at home just a bit merrier. This Eggnog Recipe just gets better with age. Savor it right after your make it, or up to a week later.

Based on search results, water stands out as the most prevalent beverage in the American diet, constituting 50% of overall consumption, encompassing both bottled and tap water.

Most co*cktails will last for a few months pre-batched in the fridge. If your recipe features perishable items and you're not planning on getting through the whole batch, just keep your fresh ingredients separate.

Batched co*cktails can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks if stored properly. If you're making batched co*cktails with ingredients that have a relatively short shelf life, (like fresh citrus juice or dairy products), they will only last a few days in the refrigerator.

A batch of Old Fashioneds, for instance, will taste almost the same as the day you made them one month after, if prepared correctly. Stirred co*cktails consisting of bitters and spirits, liquor and liqueurs, syrups and bitters will all batch beautifully if you measure them properly and then dillute them (see below.)