Pitcher Cocktails for parties!

[EmilyOTR]

I'm trying to step up my pool party game this year - does anyone have any great cocktails that can be made in larger quantities for a party? We don't have big drinking families but having a cocktail available would be nice without having to make individual drinks.

 

[Texas Splash]

You can almost never go wrong with a large batch of Sangria or Jungle Juice of some type. Top it off with a mini umbrella and everyone's happy. With a bit of practice, you can create a fabulous tasting product that is sneaky-good by disguising the alcohol, yet potent enough to promote numerous cannonballs and playing that that game you do by placing your forehead on a baseball bat and spinning around then trying to run. DISCLAIMER - TFP is not responsible for unaccounted swimwear in the pool.

Make sure to have a video camera nearby.

 

[dschribs]

Great thread! I'll be following this one!!!

I made a pitcher of this for a Summer party last year. People loved it.

This is for one drink (obviously)
BAHAMA MAMA
1⁄2 fluid ounce rum
1⁄2 fluid ounce coconut rum
1⁄2 fluid ounce grenadine
1 fluid ounce orange juice
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
1 cup crushed ice

 

[EmilyOTR]

Great thread! I'll be following this one!!!

I made a pitcher of this for a Summer party last year. People loved it.

This is for one drink (obviously)
BAHAMA MAMA
1⁄2 fluid ounce rum
1⁄2 fluid ounce coconut rum
1⁄2 fluid ounce grenadine
1 fluid ounce orange juice
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
1 cup crushed ice

Oh that sounds good! So this might be dumb or just a matter of math but how do you convert to pitcher size serving?

 

[rphpool]

His recipe above is 3 1/2oz. Find out how many ounces your pitcher holds then you will know how many drinks it will hold.

 

[dschribs]

Oh that sounds good! So this might be dumb or just a matter of math but how do you convert to pitcher size serving?

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[EmilyOTR]

His recipe above is 3 1/2oz. Find out how many ounces your pitcher holds then you will know how many drinks it will hold.

I knew it was a dumb question. Lol

 

[EmilyOTR]

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Oh that’s nice!

 

[rumpunch]

I don't know if this drink has another name, but I call it Prescription Lemonade. It's always a hit and is pretty easy to make.

Prescription Lemonade

- 1 can frozen concentrated lemonade (I prefer Minute Made)
- 4 tablespoons pureed frozen strawberries (the kind with sugar already added)
- 8 ounces pineapple juice
- White rum (I don't measure the rum, I just do it by feel/taste)

- Make the lemonade following the directions on the package
- Add the other ingredients
- Serve over ice
- Repeat as necessary



You can also make a kid's version by omitting the rum. (I call it OTC Lemonade to carry on with the theme).

 

[woodyp]

I have the solution~! Letum' pick and mix their own. Even has a "Feeling Lucky" button for a random selection.
I know more than just pools!

 

[Arizonarob]

^^^^^ I like this guy!

 

[Texas Splash]

I knew it was just a matter of time before Woody sniffed-out this thread.

 

[woodyp]

I don't go very often..........but when I do.............I like to go first class!

 

[LeighHop]

I swear by these beer margaritas. This recipe is STRONG so experiment with the amount of soda you add. I generally end up with 1 liter of soda per batch. (These go fast, so I usually make up four batches at once and serve out of a big glass container with a spigot.)

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  12 oz frozen limeade concentrate (set it out for a few minutes so it gets slushy)
  12 oz of your favorite tequila
  12 oz of your favorite Mexican beer
  12 oz 7-up
  
  Just don't have too many and decide the next batch should be made frozen. All of that carbonation and your blender will not get along.

 

[woodyp]

My wife has a margarita recipe I REFUSE to post cause I swear it'll take the enamel off your teeth.

 

[EmilyOTR]

My wife has a margarita recipe I REFUSE to post cause I swear it'll take the enamel off your teeth.

Post it. I love margaritas!

 

[ctrav]

Way to go...

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I have the solution~! Letum' pick and mix their own. Even has a "Feeling Lucky" button for a random selection.
I know more than just pools!

 

[Swampwoman]

This recipe is similar to my 10-gallon midsummer beergarita party except i use 6 oz triple sec per 12 oz tequila and NO soda at all but serve in pitchers half filled with ice. You can scale up the ratio to a 10 gallon serving cooler, using half frozen lemonade and half frozen lime aid. Then dispense into pitchers. These are always a hit

I swear by these beer margaritas. This recipe is STRONG so experiment with the amount of soda you add. I generally end up with 1 liter of soda per batch. (These go fast, so I usually make up four batches at once and serve out of a big glass container with a spigot.)

12 oz frozen limeade concentrate (set it out for a few minutes so it gets slushy)
12 oz of your favorite tequila
12 oz of your favorite Mexican beer
12 oz 7-up

Just don't have too many and decide the next batch should be made frozen. All of that carbonation and your blender will not get along.

 

[EmilyOTR]

This recipe is similar to my 10-gallon midsummer beergarita party except i use 6 oz triple sec per 12 oz tequila and NO soda at all but serve in pitchers half filled with ice. You can scale up the ratio to a 10 gallon serving cooler, using half frozen lemonade and half frozen lime aid. Then dispense into pitchers. These are always a hit

I don’t like beer unfortunately. It might be just fine without though!

 

[Too_Tall]

Beerrita. Two cans frozen limeade concentrate. 1c or 2 of 1800 silver. 4+ Mexican lager of your choice. Stir and serve.