5 Easy Batch Cocktails for your Holiday Events

Why Batch Cocktails Are Perfect for Holiday Events

Whether you're planning a party for 20 or 100 guests, holiday batch cocktails are the most efficient way to ensure everyone has enough to drink. It's a cost-saving method that can help you guarantee a consistent, enjoyable cocktail for each cocktail you serve. You can also decide to make a boozy holiday batch cocktail or keep it mellow and easy to drink. 

Tips for Preparing Large Batch Cocktails

Before you start batching your drinks, there are a few tips and tricks to consider to ensure the holiday batch cocktails are to your standard. Consider the following:

• Find a recipe and multiply the ingredients evenly to get the correct portions
• Add water to dilute the batch and make it less boozy or soften the ingredients
• Before serving the holiday batch cocktails, chill them for at least one to two hours
• Make sure to make or buy enough ice before serving
• Don’t forget about presentation - invest in garnishes or festive disposable glasses
  

How to Store and Serve Batch Cocktails

You should start batching your cocktails at least 24 hours in advance. This will give you enough time to prepare your drinks to be served when hosting a holiday party. 
Here’s how:

• Add Water: Water helps dilute the recipe and balance out the flavors in the drink. Aim to add 10-20% water to the total volume.
• Chill: Once you add the water, chill your cocktail in the refrigerator for at least one to two hours before serving. If you make it the night before, let it chill overnight.
• Taste Test: Once your cocktails are chilled, taste-test the recipe. You may need to make some last-minute tweaks if the flavor isn’t how you want it to be.
• Finishing Touches: Add your bubbles and any festive garnishes.
• Serve: Transfer them to a serving bowl or a container you plan to use at the party.
  

Top Ingredients for Easy Holiday Cocktails

The ingredients you need for your easy batch cocktails will widely depend on the recipe. Spirits like gin, vodka, tequila, and whiskey are crowd favorites you can store in the freezer. Popular holiday ingredients include cinnamon, peppermint, and cranberry. When exploring the options, consider which ingredients and flavors the whole party would enjoy to ensure your batch is enjoyed.

Best Batch Cocktails for Large Groups

Exploring easy-to-make, simple holiday-batched cocktails? Here are our top three recipesfor holiday hosting:

Classic Margarita - Serves 10

• 2 cups of Ignite Tequila Blanco
• 2 cups orange liqueur
• 1 cup of fresh lime juice

Optional Garnishes: lime wedges and kosher salt

Combine tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime in a large bowl. Add ice and water accordingly and taste test before letting it chill in the refrigerator.

Ignite Paloma - Serves 10

• 15 oz IGNITE Reposado
• 30 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
• 5 oz Agave syrup
• 5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 10 oz Sparkling water
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish
  

Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a large pitcher and stir with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in each rocks glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Simple Vodka Mojito - Serves 20

• 30 limes, quartered
• 300 mint leaves
• 5.5 cups of Ignite Vodka
• 7.5 cups of simple syrup
• 30 cups of club soda

Muddle the limes and mint in a pitcher or large bowl. Combine simple syrup and vodka in a large bowl. Add club soda and ice accordingly. Mix, taste, and add more if needed. Garnish with extra mint and serve.

Time-Saving Hacks for Making Holiday Cocktails

Easy batch cocktails can take the stress out of holiday hosting. It puts less stress on the host and offers faster service for the guests. However, preparing the batched cocktails can be a time-consuming process.

Depending on how many cocktails you plan to make, you’ll want to give yourself at least a few hours to make, refrigerate, and chill the drinks before you can service them. Here’s how you can save time:

• Start batching the day before so that if you run into any issues, you can adjust your approach
• Label all of your ingredients so you can grab and use what you need
• Portion out your ingredients ahead of time
• If you’re in a time crunch, chill the ingredients before using them.
  

Explore Quality Spirits From IGNITE 

Whether you make a pre-made margarita or a tequila old-fashioned, you should never sacrifice quality. At IGNITE, we have a premium selection of tequilaand IGNITE vodka. Our spirits are crafted with the best of the best ingredients, so you can feel good about the batched cocktails you make while holiday hosting. 

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What is the easiest batch cocktail to make for the holidays?

Martinis, margaritas, and old-fashioned are easy to make and don't require many ingredients. You can also customize the recipes to add a festive spin.

How far in advance can I prepare batch cocktails?

Consider making the cocktails at least 24 hours in advance. If you're in a time crunch, give yourself at least three to five hours to ensure your cocktails have enough time to chill in the refrigerator.