Prepping cocktails in bulk for a party doesn't have to be a headache—save that for the next morning. (Kidding, we're all about choosing quality ingredients and moderation to avoid the hangover... but you do you). If you’re ready for the ultimate hosting how-to, get ready to batch your cocktails. You read that right: What you may have thought impossible, difficult, or just downright obnoxious in the past—we’ve simplified for all your hosting (read: drinking) needs. With just three steps and a few pro tips thrown in, you’ll be stirring and shaking up cocktails at your next party without even thinking about it. Scroll on for how to make cocktails in bulk. For your parties large or small. No matter how big your guestlist is… we’re not asking how many people your rather large batch recipe is serving.
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We weren’t kidding about three steps for prepping. Ok, maybe add in picking your drinks and shopping for ingredients. From there, carry on, cocktail connoisseur.
Generally, you can estimate 3-4 drinks per guest. Some will drink more, some less. Since you’re prepping these cocktails in a batch, you can simply multiply the number of servings your cocktail recipe calls for to get your total number needed. #cocktailmath
Meaning, calculate the total(ish) fl. oz. so you can pick the necessary pitchers. If the cocktail recipe serves 2, calls for 2 oz of vodka and 4 oz of pineapple juice, and you want to serve 16: Your total fl. oz. = 8(2 oz vodka) + 8(4oz pineapple juice) = 48 fl oz.
Your easel to display your work of art, if you will. If you have pitchers but don’t know how many ounces they hold, use a measuring cup. Fill it with water, pour it in your pitcher. Record how many times you fill your pitcher to solve the pitcher-holding mystery.
Pro Tip: If you have ample pitchers to choose from, you can mix the ingredients in a large (clean) bucket or mixing bowl. Measure the amounts you need, mix, and then fill pitchers accordingly.
If you’re on the sourdough train, or you’re not, we promise that prepping your cocktails ahead of time is simpler than kneading dough or feeding your starter. See tips below for when to take on certain (very simple) cocktail prepping tasks.
Now, the moment you’ve worked, measured, and toiled toward: The serving and cheersing.
This calls for less ice, and gives an elite drinking experience.
Pro Tip: Make it interactive! Set a notecard in a frame with written instructions. i.e: Pour 1 part mix & 1 part soda over ice. Sip up!
Suddenly, batching cocktails in bulk became eons easier. Be warned: We understand it may be quite satisfactory to succeed in the cocktail batching department. Must you prep strong cocktails in a batch for every gathering here on out? We’ll let you decide… it is an art form. You’re the artist.
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