16 Big Batch Cocktails for Any Type of Get-Together

When you're planning a party or holiday dinner, why spend time offering individual drinks to everyone at the table? Cocktails are easy to serve in large quantities—you can make a batch ahead of time and let the flavors develop while accommodating many people, all at once. Big-batch drinks (including favorites like pitchers of sangria or bowls of punch) are just as easy to whip up as any other option—you just need the right recipes to get you started. One of our favorites? This fun spin on a classic '90s cocktail. The Cosmopolitan gets a make over when mixed with ginger ale. Limes and oranges help add bright, citrus flavor while cranberry juice adds the nostalgic pink color. The whole batch gets cooled down with a frozen ring of tart cranberries.

Cocktail presentation doesn’t get much cuter than this. The whimsical, large-batch cocktail is perfect for summer, thanks to the frozen melon balls that add a pop of color and help keep the drink cool while serving. The simple drink is made from vodka and orange liqueur mixed with seltzer, all served in a makeshift gumball machine.

This super simple cocktail recipe is fruity and refreshing, which means it’s perfect for any time of year. While pomegranate is typically a winter fruit, the rich, boldly-flavored juice is just as delicious in summer or spring as it is in winter or fall. Mint adds the perfect kick to this tequila-based batch cocktail.

Sangria always tastes better when it’s made in advance so the flavors have time to marinate and develop. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to throw together, but the longer you let the apples, peaches, raspberries and citrus sit with the wine, calvados and sugar, the more delicious it will taste. Serve with a little sparkling water on top of each glass.