One of the best things about getting together with friends is having time to catch up and kick back, which makes playing bartender the last thing you want to do while hosting. What's so wonderful about these four cocktails is you can prep them ahead of time in mason jars, which lets the ingredients mingle together into seriously flavorful drinks. Pack and take these along while tailgating or display in a big bucket of ice at your next party.
Kick up the classic Long Island iced tea with pineapple and raspberries as well as lots of lime. Along with being so good, it's a really pretty drink infused with fruity thanks to a final fizzy raspberry punch.
Sour mix meets sweet maraschino cherries and a hit of sparkling fizz, thanks to a final splash of Smirnoff Ice. It's a refreshing drink that has just the right amount of kick.
Use premade ice tea as the base for a sweet cocktail that's filled with the fresh flavor of ginger and lemon — and some bourbon, of course.
A classic mojito gets a bit of a switch up with the addition of kiwi, which really brightens up the drink. Layer the ingredients together the night before your party for a drink guests will love sipping.