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7 Easy Pitcher Cocktails for Your Memorial Day BBQ (Buffalo Bartender Approved)

Seven practical pitcher-cocktail ideas with batching and service tips.

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Pitcher cocktails reduce the amount of work during a party. Choose recipes that batch cleanly, keep carbonated ingredients separate until service, and label alcoholic and non-alcoholic pitchers clearly.

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Seven Easy Pitcher Ideas

  1. White Sangria: White wine, fruit, optional spirit, and sparkling water added before serving.
  2. Margarita Pitcher: Tequila, lime, orange liqueur, and agave.
  3. Aperol Spritz Batch: Aperol and Prosecco, with soda added at service.
  4. Bourbon Peach Smash: Bourbon, peach, lemon, syrup, and mint.
  5. Watermelon Vodka Punch: Vodka, watermelon, lime, and sparkling water.
  6. Paloma Pitcher: Tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda.
  7. Cucumber Mint Cooler: Cucumber, lime, mint, syrup, and sparkling water without alcohol.

Batching Tips

  • Chill ingredients before mixing.
  • Add soda or sparkling wine immediately before serving.
  • Do not batch drinks containing raw egg white far in advance.
  • Provide plenty of ice, water, and non-alcoholic choices.

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