Ditch Bartending Duty and Make a Big Batch of Cocktails With These 50 Pitcher Drink Recipes

Crafting a cocktail with a mix of rum, vodka, gin, or tequila is a great way to get the party started, but it's time-consuming. So skip the last-minute bartending stress and fill a pitcher full of freshly squeezed juices, yummy fruits, and booze beforehand. It's the ticket to a full night of fun without filling your cup up with last-minute nonsense. All you have to do is make a large batch, and you get a glass on demand. Hooray! Here are a few of our favorite recipes, just in time for that upcoming happy hour, park day, or whatever else you have planned for the weekend.

— Additional reporting by Emily Bibb and Anna Monette Roberts

Pink Vodka Watermelon Lemonade
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Pink Vodka Watermelon Lemonade

This fizzy pink vodka watermelon lemonade has a thyme-infused honey in it that tastes so good, you'll slug it down in minutes.

Homemade Hard Seltzer
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Homemade Hard Seltzer

Seltzers are so popular, but have you tried to make your own at home? Now you can with this refreshing and easy homemade hard seltzer recipe that tastes better than a White Claw!

Blackberry Champagne Mule
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Blackberry Champagne Mule

Made with smashed fresh blackberries, mint, lime, vodka, ginger beer, and bubbly champagne, this blackberry champagne mule sounds like a treat.

Watermelon Rosé Paloma
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Watermelon Rosé Paloma

This sweet and spicy watermelon rosé paloma will make your taste buds go wild. Have it for brunch, lunch, or happy hour — it's delicious no matter the time of day.

Blueberry Thyme Smash
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Blueberry Thyme Smash

This six-ingredient blueberry thyme smash takes just a few minutes to make, and will easily become your new go-to.

Blood Orange Margarita
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Blood Orange Margarita

If you like blood orange, don't skip out on this delicious blood orange margarita recipe. One sip, and it'll be your new go-to happy hour drink.

Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
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Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito

What makes this coconut lime mojito creamy, you ask? Coconut cream is the answer. Plus, it's topped off with ginger beer for a fizzy kick.

Orange Hibiscus Mai Tai Punch
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Orange Hibiscus Mai Tai Punch

How pretty is this orange hibiscus mai tai punch? Sip it in your backyard, and you may even feel like you're on a vacation.

Spicy Cucumber Margarita Pitcher
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Spicy Cucumber Margarita Pitcher

Sweet and spicy with a salted rim, you can't go wrong with this spicy cucumber margarita pitcher.

Compari Sangria
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Compari Sangria

If you're a sangria-lover, just wait until you try this citrusy compari sangria. Made with seven ingredients, its refreshing taste will have you coming back for more.

Strawberry-Peach Sangria
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Strawberry-Peach Sangria

Don't skimp on the fruit in this snackable strawberry-peach sangria.

Singapore Sling
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Singapore Sling

There may be a long list of ingredients in a Singapore Sling, but do the dirty work ahead of time so you can enjoy the tropical, gin-based cocktail all night long.

Vodka-Berry Cocktail
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Vodka-Berry Cocktail

Let 21+ family members fill up their glasses with a crushed berry-vodka mixture. To keep the ginger ale from going flat, keep it on the side for everyone to splash on top.

Paloma
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Paloma

Fans of tequila, try a citrusy paloma cocktail, made with plenty of lime and grapefruit juices, instead of supersweet margaritas.

Rosé Sangria
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Rosé Sangria

Hunks of watermelon, slices of peach, and ripe raspberries adorn this pink Rosé sangria.

Strawberry-Bourbon Cobbler
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Strawberry-Bourbon Cobbler

Muddled mint, vanilla bean, bourbon, and strawberries make this cobbler cocktail an unforgettable one.

Lavender and Vodka Cocktail
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Lavender and Vodka Cocktail

Lavender simple syrup and a dash of Page's Parfait Amour, a crème de violette analogue, dress up a lemony vodka cocktail.

Redhead in Bed
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Redhead in Bed

Strawberries are the star ingredient in this refreshing libation. The festive color and large batch (it serves 10) makes it perfect for busy households.

Classic Mojito
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Classic Mojito

The ingredients in a classic mojito are easy to come by: rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. The result is absolutely sublime and can easily be added to a big pitcher!

Red Sangria
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Red Sangria

This red sangria is easy to make in advance and calls for ingredients you likely already have on hand; it also accommodates anywhere from one to 100!

Jalapeño Margarita
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Jalapeño Margarita

Not for the faint of heart, this margarita recipe has the addition of jalapeño, which adds a spicy kick to the classic tequila drink.

Salty Dog
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Salty Dog

Ultrasimple (it only requires grapefruit juice, vodka, and salt!) and mouthwatering, a salty dog is a concoction that might quickly become your go-to drink. Add ginger simple syrup if you want to kick the flavor up a notch.

Strawberry Margaritas
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Strawberry Margaritas

You'd be surprised at how sweet the fresh strawberries make this margarita recipe. It's a potent crowd-pleaser, sure to get the conversation flowing.

Easy White Sangria
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Easy White Sangria

Sangria isn't just for red wines! Just like its red counterpart, this recipe takes advantage of robust orange and apple flavors and capitalizes on fleshy summer fruits, like peaches and mangoes.

Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch
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Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch

If you like strawberries, lemonade, and vodka, then you'll enjoy this strawberry lemonade party punch.

Pomegranate Vodka Punch
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Pomegranate Vodka Punch

If you love the tart taste of pomegranate, then try out this pomegranate vodka punch recipe.

Cucumber Melon Ginger Punch
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Cucumber Melon Ginger Punch

You'll feel as refreshed as can be after a sip of this summery cucumber melon ginger punch cocktail.

Kombucha Sangria
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Kombucha Sangria

Make your pitcher drink healthy(ish) by incorporating a few bottles of kombucha tea into it. Not only is the fermented tea packed with probiotics, but it contains trace amounts of alcohol, making it perfect for a mixing!

Mojito Pitcher
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Mojito Pitcher

A little rum, sugar, lime, club soda, and mint is all you need to create this yummy mojito pitcher.

Orange Cranberry Sangria
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Orange Cranberry Sangria

Ideal for the holidays, the cinnamon in this orange cranberry sangria is what makes it taste so good.

Strawberry Peach Sweet Tea
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Strawberry Peach Sweet Tea

We guarantee this cocktail, packed with bourbon, tea, lemon, mint, and peach, won't disappoint.

Pineapple Punch
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Pineapple Punch

This five-ingredient pineapple punch can be made in minutes, and after a sip of its tasty recipe, you may want to make a backup batch.

Pumpkin Punch
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Pumpkin Punch

Whether the event is Halloween, Thanksgiving, fall, or simply because you enjoy the taste of pumpkin, this pumpkin punch recipe is delicious on any occasion.

September Sangria
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September Sangria

The September sangria gets its name from its use of fruit. It only uses late-summer and early-fall fruits. You'll love the concoction of blackberries, grapes, and apples that go into this rosé-based drink.

Thanksgiving Punch
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Thanksgiving Punch

Take Thanksgiving to a whole new level with this apple pomegranate tasty drink.

Strawberry Basil Honey Punch
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Strawberry Basil Honey Punch

Tequila-lovers! We think this strawberry basil honey punch will tickle your fancy, it's made with tequila silver.

Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade
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Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade

At last, the fruit of the summer gets a drink of its own! There's nothing more thirst-quenching than watermelon on a hot day, and with this boozy lemonade recipe, you get an invigorating melony cocktail to sip on.

Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz
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Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz

Sweet cherries are always a nice treat, and now you can sip on them all afternoon with this delicious hibiscus cherry vodka spritz.

Watermelon Frosé
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Watermelon Frosé

Cool yourself down this summer with a glass of boozy frosé. All you need is a bottle of rosé, lemon, watermelon syrups and juices, and you're good to go!

Champagne Punch
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Champagne Punch

This Champagne punch recipe can be enjoyed any time of the year, including New Year's Eve for the ball drop!

Strawberry Sangarita
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Strawberry Sangarita

This recipe contains everything there is to make a strawberry margarita, just add wine for a sangria upgrade!

Strawberry Vanilla Sangria
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Strawberry Vanilla Sangria

It's not often you see cocktails made with vanilla, but when you do, you take advantage. The strawberry vanilla sangria contains vanilla beans and sugar for a flavorful twist.

Summer Night Cocktail
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Summer Night Cocktail

This summer night cocktail recipe is extremely easy, and if you quadruple the ingredients, it's perfect for a pitcher.

Captain's Passion Punch
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Captain's Passion Punch

"Rum" into summer with this captain's passion punch cocktail.

Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail
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Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail

Ideal for a holiday party, the Holly Jolly Christmas Citrus Cocktail can be loved by all, and its festive pomegranate garnishes give it a pretty presentation.

Bloody Mary Recipe
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Bloody Mary Recipe

Create a Bloody Mary recipe of your own and serve it at brunch. The ingredients are simple, and to make a pitcher, simply multiply each ingredient by four.

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