Cocktails For A Crowd: Big-Batch Drinks Perfect for Summer Entertaining

Sangria is the perfect summer drink, and there are so many varieties. Bring a tropical spin with this pineapple mango concoction that is sure to please.

This fizzy white sangria is a fun variant that is light and refreshing, perfect for a warm night. It’s made with white wine as a base, instead of the traditional red that classic sangria recipes use.

Red, white, and blue sangria is the absolute perfect drink for a Fourth of July party. It can be made ahead of time, and the red, white, and blue fruits are bursting with both flavor and patriotic spirit.

A classic favorite, mojitos are a fantastic warm-weather drink option. Making them ahead in a pitcher not only saves time, but it lets all of the ingredients infuse together, so they just taste better and better.

A peach tea cocktail is the perfect blend of summertime drink and refreshing cocktail. It’s easy to make from scratch, and it’s so good, you might need to make two pitchers.

Dragon fruit is a fantastic ingredient which adds delicious flavor and amazing color to any recipe. It’s the perfect way to make a really unique sangria that will stand out to guests.

Watermelon is a great idea for a fresh, bright, summertime sangria. And the watermelon wedge and berry spear garnishes make this look just fantastic.

Gin fizzes are a bright, sweet, tasty experience. Adding in the tart sweetness of rhubarb really sets this drink off perfectly.

Margaritas aren’t the first drink people think about for make-ahead pitchers, but they’re actually perfect. These come enhanced with pineapple for a burst of sweetness.

Frozen margaritas are a great way to cool off on a hot day. And making a pitcher of them with frozen berries instead of ice puts a unique spin on the classic recipe.

Hard lemonade is just about as simple to make as just regular lemonade, so there’s no reason not to set up a whole pitcher. These taste just like homemade lemonade, and are sure to disappear like magic.

Frose is the ideal blend of fresh fruit and rose wine. A whole pitcher can be frozen ahead of time and blended up whenever it’s time.

Olive Garden’s Tuscan Breeze is a popular favorite among customers, but a trip to the restaurant isn’t always in the cards. This copycat recipe helps you make them at home, and serve them by the pitcher.

Watermelon margaritas are such a fantastic drink for when the weather gets warmer. Fix up a whole pitcher of these ahead of time so all the flavors can blend ahead of time.

An Arnold Palmer is a fun drink, named after the golfer who made them famous. A spiked version combines the best aspects of hard lemonade and hard iced tea.

Blackberries make for an ideal twist on summertime sangrias. The name moonshine perfectly captures the flavor of this tasty, fruity beverage.

This three-ingredient recipe puts a spin on the classic margarita. Adding in pomegranate juice gives it a tart, fruity kick.

Sparkling lime vodka is a light, bubbly beverage which blends fruity limeade with vodka to make things a bit more interesting. It’s tasty and refreshing, and usually becomes a popular favorite.

The lime and mint flavors of a classic mojito blend so perfectly, it’s hard to believe it can be improved. But this recipe does just that, adding in tart grapefruit for a whole new dimension of flavor.

No summer night would be complete without a nice, sweet daiquiri to cool things down. This recipe makes a whole pitcher, so there’s plenty for everyone.