No matter what big events you have on your calendar, there's surely at least one that's going to call for a refreshing cocktail — or five. Rather than stocking up on an huge amount of beers and wine coolers, we have a proposition we think you'll love: bulk cocktails for entertaining. Perfect for Summer barbecues, holidays, birthday parties, weddings, you name it, you can't go wrong throwing together a signature drink for everyone to sip on. Whether you're feeling margaritas, sangria, or a dangerously sweet punch reminiscent of college pregames, there's something out there for everyone. Before your guests arrive, prepare one of these supereasy bulk cocktails and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.
Fact: a pitcher full of a pretty (and strong) cocktail is basically a lifesaver. This mojito pitcher is made of just five ingredients: rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda, and mint.
Margaritas in bulk? Yes, please. These pitcher style margaritas only call for three ingredients (simple syrup, lime juice, and tequila). Don't forget the ice unless you want them to be super strong.
Meet the drink all of your friends are going to ask you to make for their Summer parties: ginger beer party punch. Made with lemonade, Bud Light Lime, Ginger Beer, and lime and lemon slices for garnish, this is sweet, refreshing, and supereasy to DIY.
Frosé will be a hit at any party and this strawberry peach frosé recipe is no exception. It's basically the alcoholic version of a healthy smoothie, which is something we can all get behind. Each batch takes only 10 minutes to make, proving that frosé is a breeze!
Calling all kombucha and wine enthusiasts: we've found the perfect drink for you. All that's needed to DIY these kombucha wine spritzers is white wine or Rosé, berry-flavored kombucha, ice, and mint for garnish.
Who's in the mood to throw cherries and orange slices in cocktails? This amaretto bourbon punch is the perfect excuse to do so.
Perfect for a bridal shower or just about any dreamy occasion, these lavender grapefruit gin bulk cocktails are straight out of your Pinterest feed.
Sweet tea lovers, rejoice! This mango and plum sweet tea cocktail is made with tea, fresh orange juice, bourbon, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka, and cubed plum and mango.
If you don't own a punch bowl, this fizzy and fruity champagne punch is the ultimate excuse to pick one up. The list of ingredients is a little longer since you need to add in all of those fruits — orange, lemon, raspberries, pomegranate seeds — but it's still easy and definitely worth it.
Make a seriously good impression with this strawberry Pimm's cup. It's bursting with fresh produce, and we're already planning out the perfect poolside day to craft it up.
These blueberry mojitos are light and the perfect combination of minty and fruity. The best part? Each batch (six servings) takes only five minutes to make.
For a drink that's dangerously good, look no further than this boozy watermelon mint lemonade. It only calls for six ingredients and it's a summertime staple you can recreate over and over again.
A million times better when served in your backyard than the local bar, whiskey sour party punch will be a hit at every gathering.
Obviously we needed to include at least one beverage that's beautifully garnished with a watermelon wedge. Enter this watermelon frozen gin and tonic, a drink that's probably been saved on Pinterest a million times and can be easily recreated for your next party.
The hibiscus Arnold Palmer drink is the 'grammable, Summertime version of the 99 cent beverage we all know and love. Double or triple the recipe if you're looking to serve a serious crowd. Your guests will be amazed!
These minted orange and strawberry coolers are a lot easier to make than you think. They only take 10 minutes and are equal parts refreshing and fruity.
Love bourbon? Love lemonade? Meet your match: bourbon peach lemonade punch. The pitcher-style beverage will be requested over and over again once you do it the first time.
In the case that you're looking to get a little fancy, let us direct you to this handy recipe for
cosmos for a crowd. The key is to make a whole pitcher (or two or three) of the cosmo recipe beforehand, and then quickly shake and serve each one individually when it comes time to party. For the prettiest presentation, don't forget to garnish each bevvy with an orange twist.