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    Jun 18, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    10+ Big Batch Cocktails For Large Gatherings

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    Sometimes you need a big batch cocktail when you are hosting celebrations, holiday parties or for other large gatherings. From easy punch recipes to big batch mocktails, there’s something for everyone here.

    Hairy buffalo drink on a wooden table.

    Making big batch cocktails is great for hosting occasions with big crowds. This way you can make your drinks by the pitcher or punch bowl without having to pour and make them individually.

    We have carefully curated this list based on the following: serving size, flavor, ability to scale the recipe. So, keep reading to get the best drinks to serve up at your next party.

    Tequila punch in a hurricane glass on a wooden table.

    Tequila Punch

    This easy tequila punch is a great drink of choice to serve for a crowd. It’s fizzy and sweet – tasting like a light fruit punch margarita.

    Why it’s good: you can easily customize this with your favorite fruit flavors. Or change up the liquor and make a rum punch or vodka punch too.

    Hunch punch on a wooden table.

    Hunch Punch

    This fun and fruity hunch punch is easy to make and super delicious. It tastes a little like a tropical, fizzy screwdriver with a refreshing flavor.

    Why it’s good: with just 5 ingredients it’s easy to mix this one up. Make it by the pitcher or punch bowl in just a few minutes.

    Passion fruit daquiri on a wooden table in front of ingredient bottles.

    Passion Fruit Daquiri

    This frozen drink is a nice summer addition. A passion fruit daquiri has sweet, tart and tropical fruit flavors and is a nice flavor twist to a classic cocktail.

    Why it’s good: make it shaken or add ice and blend it for a frozen cocktail. Either way, it’s easy to make this by the pitcher.

    Grinch punch on a wooden table in front of ingredients bottles.

    Grinch Punch

    This festive grinch punch recipe is perfect for Christmas and holiday parties. It’s bright green color matches it bright, fruity flavor.

    Why it’s good: easily make this non-alcoholic by leaving the vodka out. It’s easy to make as a large batch, and just prep glasses with the red sugar rim in advance.

    Hairy buffalo drink on a wooden table.

    Hairy Buffalo Cocktail

    A hairy buffalo cocktail is super fruity and fun. This refreshing and sweet drink is filled with slices of fresh fruit to put it over the top.

    Why it’s good: this one is perfect for parties with the freshly sliced fruits floating in it. The sweet flavor makes it perfect for summertime.

    Planters punch on a wooden table in front of ingredient bottles.

    Planters Punch

    Try out this planters punch at your next party or large get together. This yellow drinks is a citrusy, fizzy and sweet drink with a big kick of dark rum.

    Why it’s good: the dark rum gives this one a different flavor profile than a lot of other punches which are sweeter and more fruity. With just a few ingredients, it’s easy to mix up.

    Mai tai mocktail on a wooden table.

    Mai Tai Mocktail

    Stir up a batch of mai tai mocktails is you are looking for a non-alcoholic drink for your guests. This pretty pink drink is full of bubbles and sweet tropical and citrus flavors.

    Why it’s good: these are super festive in color and with their fruit garnishes. Plus it’s easy to make as a full pitcher and just pour into glasses as needed.

    Virgin bloody mary on a wooden table.

    Virgin Bloody Mary

    Give this virgin bloody mary a try especially if you are serving up drinks for brunch celebrations. This tangy and savory mocktail is a non-alcoholic version of the classic liquor based Bloody Mary.

    Why it’s good: this deep red mocktail is topped with a stalk of celery for a fun and festive garnish. It’s flavor is unlike most other drinks that are fruity and sweet.

    Nonalcoholic fruit punch on a wooden table.

    Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch

    This non-alcoholic fruit punch is a sweet and fruity drink that is great for serving at most any celebration or get together. It has only 5 ingredients and some freshly sliced fruit added in.

    Why it’s good: it’s easy to customize with the fruit flavors you enjoy the most. Make this as a large pitcher or in a punch bowl.

    Nonalcoholic sangria on a wooden table.

    Non-Alcoholic Sangria

    Non-alcoholic sangria is a great party drink. It is light, fizzy and fruity in flavor. With hints of grape and citrus flavors mingled in.

    Why it’s good: its festive with fresh fruit slices mixed into the drink. Easily make this is scale in a punch bowl or pitcher.

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