GameDay Gatherings: Easy Shareable Cocktail Batches to Elevate Your Party

Whether you’re getting ready to root for your favorite team or to win your bet, one thing is abundantly clear: you need GREAT drinks to enhance the experience! When you invite your family and friends over, you need to have shareable cocktails that are both delicious and easy to make. Fortunately, we have you covered!

In this article, we’ll explore a variety of easy-to-make cocktail recipes perfect for sharing with friends while watching the game.

1. Classic Margarita Pitcher:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups tequila
• 1 cup triple sec
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• Lime wedges for garnish
• Salt for rimming (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to combine.
2. Rim glasses with salt, if desired, by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
3. Fill glasses with ice and pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
4. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

2. Sparkling Sangria Punch:

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle red wine (750 ml)
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
• Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Stir well to combine.
2. Add the sliced oranges, lemons, and limes to the pitcher.
3. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, add the sparkling water or club soda to the pitcher and stir gently.
5. Serve the sangria over ice, garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.

3. Bourbon Arnold Palmer Cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 2 cups brewed black tea, cooled
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and brewed tea. Stir well to combine.
2. Fill glasses with ice and pour the bourbon Arnold Palmer mixture over the ice.
3. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

4. Spiked Watermelon Punch:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• Mint leaves for garnish
• Lime slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon, vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding any solids.
3. Refrigerate the watermelon punch until ready to serve.
4. Stir well before serving and pour into glasses filled with ice.
5. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.

The beauty of these recipes is that they’re versatile! Every guest will find something to drink to their liking while everyone watches the game and celebrates together. What’s better than classic drinks, the game, and your friends? Not much!