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10 Tasty Pitcher Cocktails and Mocktails

When hosting a large group at home, it’s best to make tasks as easy as possible to ensure you get to actually enjoy your guests’ presence and have a wonderful time. Right from the get-go, opt for a more casual approach to serving cocktails by using pitchers so that everyone can help themselves. This sets the tone for a cheerful, more festive event.

1. Caribbean Planter’s Punch

Transport yourself to hot sandy beaches and turquoise waters while sipping on this drink made with tropical fruit juice, rum and lime juice. Grenadine syrup adds that perfect sunset hue to the drink that’ll put you in that mindset at first sip.

2. Agua de Valencia

This cocktail is named in honour of the tasty oranges from Valencia, Spain. Prepare it directly in the pitcher by pouring in orange juice, gin and vodka. Top it off with chilled Cava, a sparkling wine from that region, which will add a lively touch to the beverage.

For flavourful cocktails

Here’s a tip to keep your cocktails from getting diluted by ice cubes: Place the ice cubes directly into the glasses rather than into the pitcher! You can also fill a bowl with ice cubes and have your guests add them to their glasses themselves before pouring their drink.

3. Bloody Caesar

A pitcher cocktail classic, the Bloody Caesar is ideal for entertaining in the garden under a parasol. The extra touch that makes all the difference? Place a large ice cube in each glass, crush some pepper and add a squeeze of lemon. Once done, pour the Bloody Caesar and enjoy.

4. Peach and Camomile Lemonade

This recipe is a lovely drink option to serve at brunch. Prepare it a few hours in advance so that the lemonade can be well chilled when it comes time to serve. The homemade peach purée, combined with an infusion of flowers and camomile, brings a rich and fruity touch to the lemonade.

5. Red Wine Sangria (The Best)

Sangria is the drink of choice when it comes to celebrating the return of patio season. Prepare this recipe the day before to give the flavours time to fully mingle and develop. The next day, once your guests arrive, all that’s left is to add fresh fruit and ice to the pitcher. How practical!

6. White Sangria

To make this white version, swap the red wine for white, and the orange juice for lime juice. With the addition of fresh mint and a generous number of lemon and lime slices, the result will be utterly refreshing. 

Provide alcohol-free options

For a successful cocktail hour, it’s important to offer some variety. Non-alcoholic choices are worth considering to ensure a lovely evening, such as mocktails, flavoured water or other carbonated drinks like ginger beer.

7. Raspberry Brandy Rooibos Punch

Punch is always a hit at any party. This impressive bowl of iced tea is bursting with flavour and boasts an ice ring with alternating raspberries and citrus wedges. This is a next-level drink!

8. Brazilian Lemonade

This recipe contains few ingredients, but promises a satisfactory taste sensation. Using a hand mixer, simply crush the lime pieces with sugar, water and condensed milk until smooth. Press the mixture through a sieve over an ice-cube-filled pitcher. The result is a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

9. Watermelon Margarita

This drink has a focus on freshness thanks to the addition of watermelon. Also included are the ingredients of a traditional margarita, like tequila, triple sec and lime juice. And to add some kick to your evening, rub the rim of your glass with a wedge of lime, followed by some salt and chili powder.

10. Iced Lime Green Tea

The perfect recipe to quench the thirst of a large group? This iced lime green tea. Not only does it require ingredients you likely already have on hand, but you can also prepare it well in advance, ensuring you have some in your refrigerator at all times. That way, you’re always prepared in the event of unexpected guests.

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