If you are thinking of hosting an intimate party at home this coming weekend since most bars will be closed due to the latest pandemic regulations, it’s high time you learn how to make those highly-raved bar favourites in your own home! However, when it comes to hosting a gathering, the last time you want is to be behind the bar all night, mixing drinks for your guests. So the natural solution is to make your drinks in bigger batches, so all there is left to do would be to refill.
Read on to find out how you can easily mix up big batches of tasty, boozy cocktails in no time to keep your thirsty friends satisfied and at the same time, have enough free time to mingle and catch up with them!
Pomegranate Kombucha Punch
This thirst-quenching and fruity recipe is one for the hot summer heat, best for a fun afternoon by the pool!
You will need (this recipe yields 4 servings):
- 235ml rum
- 120ml pomegranate juice
- 120ml pineapple juice
- 60ml orange juice
- 235ml pomegranate kombucha
- Pomegranate arils and pineapples for garnish
Directions:
Simply pour everything except the garnishes into a punch bowl, then mix it all together, fill 4 chilled cocktail glasses with the rum mixture and serve with ice and garnish. For a stronger pomegranate taste, you can top the drink off with additional pomegranate kombucha.
Pear and Rosemary Sangria
Instead of serving a bottle of wine, why not go for a refreshing jug of sangria - light, floral and not to forget, packs a punch!
You will need (this recipe yields 6 servings):
- 2 oranges
- 60g sugar
- A 750ml bottle of dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc is perfect)
- 120ml of St Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 pear
- 240ml club soda or seltzer
- 1 Rosemary sprig
Directions:
First, use a peeler to remove the zest from one of the oranges, then cut in half before squeezing the juice into a large pitcher. Slice the second orange thinly and add it into the pitcher as well. For the rosemary syrup, bring the sugar, rosemary sprig, orange zest and 60ml of water to a simmer before straining it to discard solids. Add the syrup, elderflower liqueur and wine into the pitcher along with thinly sliced pear, then stir evenly to combine. Top the jug off with club soda and garnish before serving in individual glasses.
Sidecar
This batch version of a classic cocktail might go down easy but be warned; it packs a serious punch once the taste of citrusy lemons wears off. The best part of this recipe is that you can make batches in advance since it requires an overnight chill in the refrigerator. Once your party shows up, all you have to do is serve your drink in pretty glasses and let the fun begin!
You will need (this recipe yields 10 servings):
Directions:
Simply mix all ingredients in a large bowl or pitcher, then cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
Grapefruit Beer Punch
Bored of drinking beers out of cans? Change it up and mix your beers with a little gin and grapefruit juice - you might just find yourself a new favourite boozy drink.
You will need (this recipe yields 10 servings):
- 950ml gin
- 500ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 2l pale ale
Directions:
Pour the gin and grapefruit juice into a punch bowl or pitcher and chill for at least two hours or overnight. Add the beer to individual ice-filled glasses just before serving.
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