The cold weather is finally behind us, now it’s time to have a little fun in the sun! Gather your friends and prepare for warm spring weather, parties, and fun in the sun. Liven up your party with these easy-to-make batch cocktails perfect for a party-going crowd.
Whiskey Sour Party Punch
INGREDIENTS
1 cup bourbon
1-1 ½ cups triple sec
½ cup lemon juice
3 cups lemon lime soda
2 ½ cups orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl or pitcher, combine all ingredients except lemon-lime soda. Stir well. Chill and add soda before serving. Add sliced lemons and oranges for garnish, if desired.
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Sidecar Punch
INGREDIENTS
3 cups cognac
1 ½ cups triple sec
1 ½ cups lemon juice
Granulated sugar, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and 1 cup of filtered water in a pitcher or large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle sugar on a small plate. Rub the rims of each cocktail glass with lemon juice and dip in sugar.
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Pineapple Rum Punch
INGREDIENTS
½ cup white rum (or coconut rum)
1 bottle Prosecco, chilled
4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
Frozen pineapple (about 2 cups)
INSTRUCTIONS
Pour pineapple juice, rum, and bottle of Prosecco into a large pitcher. Add frozen pineapple to keep it chilled. Serve chilled.
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Creamsicle Punch
INGREDIENTS
1 bottle champagne
2 cups vodka
1 liter ginger ale
2 qt. orange juice
1 qt. vanilla ice cream
1 orange, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, combine orange juice, vodka, ginger ale, and champagne. Carefully add scoops of vanilla ice cream and orange slices. Ladle into glasses and serve.
(Source: http://www.delish.com)
Watermelon Gin Punch
INGREDIENTS
2 cups gin
1 cup simple syrup
4 cups fresh watermelon juice
1 cup lemon juice
12 sprigs fresh mint
INSTRUCTIONS
Add watermelon chunks to blender and blend until liquefied. Pour juice through fine meshed sieve to remove solids. Add mint to a tall pitcher and muddle to release the oils. Pour in watermelon juice, simple syrup, lemon juice and gin. Stir to mix. Pour over ice and serve.
(Source: https://www.garnishwithlemon.com)
