17 Big-Batch Party Drinks to Make for a Crowd, Including Cocktails and Mocktails

Grab a punchbowl or twirler and whip up a flock of tasty cocktails all your client will bang ( with some non - alcohol-dependent ones , too ) .

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There ’s no reason you should n’t enjoy a party you ’re hosting , so make one of our crew - sized alcoholic drinks for parties instead of mixing up individual cocktails for every Edgar Albert Guest . They ’re ample enough to attend a gang — and merry enough to get the party bulge out properly . Plus , we have a few without the liquor for teetotalist ( and fry ) to enjoy !

Big-Batch Rosemary Lemonade

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Brazilian Lemonade Recipe

photograph : Rachel Marek / Prop Styling : Gabe Greco

Brazilian lemonade is made by blending whole limes with water supply , lolly , andsweetened condense milk . A bit of salt helps cut through the bitterness of the lime peel . As one BHG habitation James Cook shares , " This is so easy and packs such a fresh biff ! You ’ve got to prove it ! "

Watermelon Margarita

Love watermelon ? alleviate some of that coolheaded fruit into a brisk margarita that ’s just burst with zesty citrus flavors . Ready to make the swallow even more fabulous ? immobilise some watermelon cubes for spectacularice - cube stand - ins .

Raspberry Mojito Punch

A mojito is a pop alcoholic drink for parties , but philander up themint - sugar combodrink by drink can be a major fuss . With this easy recipe , you desexualize enough of the mint variety for eight servings all at once . you could even get it done in advance and keep it chill with most of the other ingredients — no last - moment muddling require !

Homemade Eggnog

Jason Donnelly . food for thought Styling : Holly Dreesman

While the lush drink is often sip around Christmas , it make a fun alcohol-dependent drink for parties any clock time of twelvemonth . In summertime , attempt it as a afters - in - a - looking glass after a grill menu for a festiveChristmas in Julyspin .

Mint Julep Punch

Punchbowl alcohol-dependent drinks for party are make a comeback , so poke around your mom ’s cellar and snag a cool vintage watercraft before your sib get there ! Then , ruffle up a bunch - size of it take onrefreshing mintjuleps ( which , by the manner , have never gone out of style ) .

Limoncello

exposure : Kristina Vanni

This sweet , citrusy liqueur from Italy is refreshing and ceaselessly versatile , and can offer a lustrous , zesty turn as a post - dinner party digestif , mixed into asummery cocktail , or moisten over ice cream or sorbet . you’re able to even use it to instill a parasite cake liketres lechesfor a lemony variation .

Classic Margaritas

Ditch the margarita mix ! Once you ’ve tasted a from - scratchmargaritamade from fresh - shove limes , there ’s no depart back to the readymade versions . Our pitcher - size recipe makes it easy to make these company drinks for a crowd .

Hot Buttered Rum

Rachel Marek , Sophie Babcock

Hot butter rum is perfect for political party , because you could prep the butter concoction in betterment . Come party time , simply add the butter to a live rummy mixture and top withwhipped cream . Garnish with a sprinkling of cinnamon .

Creamy Lemonade

Jake Sternquist

This creamylemonadecalls for just three ingredients : water , lemon juice , and sweetened condensed milk . This cock-a-hoop - batch lemonade recipe is leisurely to customize by adding more or less condensed milk depending on how sweet you desire it . As one reviewer shared , " So simple and so delicious ! I was disturbed that the formula would be too odorous as write , but it was n’t , which I appreciate . Like some of the other reviewers , I ended up adding another 2 - 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk to make it just a spot sweeter . "

Bourbon Slush

Kelsey Hansen

This swelled - batch party cocktail is aretro recipethat ’s deserving reviving . To prep it ahead of your party , make a black tea , citrus , and bourbon mixture and pop it into the freezer . Scrape it to make a slush and top with powdered ginger ale before serving .

Hibiscus Tea

Rachel Marek . Prop Styling : Gabe Greco

This nonalcoholic political party drink estimate starts with a homemade tea concentrate . Once it ’s made , we ’ll walk you through how to make a pitcher of this softly - sweetened teatime . As one BHG home cook rave , " This tea is delicious . So refreshing and full of sapidity . fuck the lime at the end . "

Apposta Cocktail

An Apposta is a big - batch cocktail that ’s vibrant and refreshing — not to mention soft to make . To make it , a mix of knock rummy , Aperol , and sugared vermouth is balance with a citrusy commixture of tart maize succus and a fizzing splash of grapefruit soda . It ’s a bright and bittersweet deglutition that ’s perfect for entertaining .

Pumpkin Spice White Russians

Carson Downing

For a festive crepuscle company , try making a ewer ofpumpkin spicewhite Russians . A sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top echo the flavor of the pumpkin syrup in the drink . A touch of cold brew coffee helps balance the sweetness of the syrup .

Apple Cider Punch

We ’re deal two variations to this political party drink idea . The first is a family - friendly blend ofapple cyder , orange succus , and sparkling clean grape succus . If you ’d prefer a fall cocktail , swap in prosecco for the white grape vine .

Sangria

Sangria is the ultimate political party drink . Our version get with a bottle of dry red wine , orangeness succus , and brandy . Freshly slice up berries , citrus fruit , and peck attack out the pitcher . If you care a bit of bubbles , top each glass with lemon - quicklime soda .

Bloody Mary Mix

Homemade fucking Mary mix is our mystery to the ultimatebrunch cocktail . We care to add extra horseradish and hot sauce for a second of heat . Once you ’ve made the mix , make a cocktail with vodka and your favorite garnish like muddle , olive , cultivated celery , and bacon .

Brazilian lemonade