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Need an idea for a large-batch cocktail for a graduation party.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:01 pm
I’m hosting a graduation party at the end of May. It will be outside and warm.
I’m looking for a cocktail/alcohol drink I can serve in large quantities. Something semi-refreshing and not too strong for men and women outside in the heat. I will have wine and beer but want some type of cocktail. I’m happy with just one, I don’t need a full bar.
My only experience with this is something like jungle juice back in college.
My idea is to have a beverage dispenser (like a lemonade jar) filled with the cocktail. We can have garnishes and ice on the side if needed.
What would you suggest?
I’m looking for a cocktail/alcohol drink I can serve in large quantities. Something semi-refreshing and not too strong for men and women outside in the heat. I will have wine and beer but want some type of cocktail. I’m happy with just one, I don’t need a full bar.
My only experience with this is something like jungle juice back in college.
My idea is to have a beverage dispenser (like a lemonade jar) filled with the cocktail. We can have garnishes and ice on the side if needed.
What would you suggest?
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:08 pm to 3BlockUber
You Serious Clark ?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:16 pm to 3BlockUber
Mojitos or ranch water could do the trick
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:40 pm to 3BlockUber
Rent a margarita machine and make them strong.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 2:43 pm to 3BlockUber
I made this for a golf tournament and everybody loved it
Waterloo Lemon Lime Seltzer-
Ocean Spray Mixed Berry Juice (tastes like blueberries, and it's sweetened by Stevia so it's low calorie/low carb)
Fresh Squeezed Lemons/Limes (Lemonade works, too)
Vodka
It's all mixed to taste- I think I did 12 cans and 1 bottle of juice.
Waterloo Lemon Lime Seltzer-
Ocean Spray Mixed Berry Juice (tastes like blueberries, and it's sweetened by Stevia so it's low calorie/low carb)
Fresh Squeezed Lemons/Limes (Lemonade works, too)
Vodka
It's all mixed to taste- I think I did 12 cans and 1 bottle of juice.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 3:21 pm to 3BlockUber
Hawaiian Punch and Everclear
Posted on 3/26/26 at 3:51 pm to 3BlockUber
quote:who is the target market?
What would you suggest?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:02 pm to 3BlockUber
Grapefruit juice and vodka (real grapefruit juice, not sweetened).
Can make a Salty Dog, Greyhound, Atomic Salty Dog (ginger ale and Tajin rim), Sea Breeze (cranberry juice), Italian Greyhound (splash of Campari) or what I call a Red Ruby (top a Greyhound with tonic water; it's like candy, though they all are). Probably one hundred other things to make with a few additional ingredients. Could have a list of drinks and their ingredients.
Can make a Salty Dog, Greyhound, Atomic Salty Dog (ginger ale and Tajin rim), Sea Breeze (cranberry juice), Italian Greyhound (splash of Campari) or what I call a Red Ruby (top a Greyhound with tonic water; it's like candy, though they all are). Probably one hundred other things to make with a few additional ingredients. Could have a list of drinks and their ingredients.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:16 pm to BigDropper
18-60 yrs. More 40-60 than anything else. Would like to provide a cocktail option besides wine and beer but don’t want to have to mix anything during the party. Something to sip on, not a get-drunk kind of party.
I’m seeing some recipes online and trying to steer away from club soda. Wouldn’t that go flat if made and sitting for 1-2 hours?
Using club soda would be ideal though as I would think that would make the cocktail not as strong.
A couple of front runners (online searches):
Belmont jewel
- bourbon
- lemonade
- pomegranate
Madras
- cranberrry
- vodka
- orange juice
Greyhound
- grapefruit juice
- gin
@deltadummy is on track, great suggestions. Something simple but kind of enhanced with a garnish. Maybe make some garnish picks ahead of time, they can drop on their cup.
I’m seeing some recipes online and trying to steer away from club soda. Wouldn’t that go flat if made and sitting for 1-2 hours?
Using club soda would be ideal though as I would think that would make the cocktail not as strong.
A couple of front runners (online searches):
Belmont jewel
- bourbon
- lemonade
- pomegranate
Madras
- cranberrry
- vodka
- orange juice
Greyhound
- grapefruit juice
- gin
@deltadummy is on track, great suggestions. Something simple but kind of enhanced with a garnish. Maybe make some garnish picks ahead of time, they can drop on their cup.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:17 pm to 3BlockUber
sangria
no more alcoholic than a glass of wine or a beer, easy as shite and a crowd pleaser
per bottle of wine
1/4 cup brandy or triple sec
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sprite
1/4 cup orange Fanta
chopped/diced apples, grapes, berries, etc
Alternatively if you’d rather a punch type drink, look at these
LINK
LINK
no more alcoholic than a glass of wine or a beer, easy as shite and a crowd pleaser
per bottle of wine
1/4 cup brandy or triple sec
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sprite
1/4 cup orange Fanta
chopped/diced apples, grapes, berries, etc
Alternatively if you’d rather a punch type drink, look at these
LINK
LINK
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:19 pm to 3BlockUber
How about rum punch?
Posted on 3/26/26 at 4:40 pm to 3BlockUber
Keep in mind if its hot and you are offering it to kids age 18-22 they are going to likely pound it. So personally, you don't want it strong unless you want people hammered. By hammered I mean, shite faced and in need of babysitting, kids throwing up, etc.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:05 pm to tigerfootball10
Made in a plastic garbage can
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:16 pm to 3BlockUber
Do people no longer do Jungle Juice or Rum Punch for big parties? That's all my parents every had for our get togethers when I was growing up. For my cousin's graduation in '88, my uncle lined a 45 gallon trash can and filled it to the top with Rum Punch. I was only 10 but I have vivid memories of all of the adults acting a fool. 
My uncle just texted me the ingredients but he has no clue how much of each:
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Lime juice
Rum
Dark rum
Grenadine
My uncle just texted me the ingredients but he has no clue how much of each:
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Lime juice
Rum
Dark rum
Grenadine
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:37 pm to Tigerdew
quote:
My uncle just texted me the ingredients but he has no clue how much of each:
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Lime juice
Rum
Dark rum
Grenadine
The good thing with this is, you can use basically any proportion of anything listed here you want, and you will be fine. Just spitballing, I'd say a gallon orange juice, to a half gallon of pineapple juice, fifth of rum, fifth of dark rum, 4-5 limes squeezed, and enough grenadine to just get the desired sunshiney sort of color. Up the proportions accordingly, depending on how much you want to make.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:42 pm to Indefatigable
quote:
ranch water
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:06 pm to 3BlockUber
Outdoors in spring is also a great time for Pimm’s Cups, garnished with cucumber and/or lemon.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:05 pm to LSUGUMBO
Strawberry Lemonade with tequila and sliced jalapenos (mix day before). Make as strong as you want. Could use vodka instead of tequila.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:09 pm to 3BlockUber
Wife used to be a bartender and they had a book where they would write down different drinks customers asked for. Someone there turned it into a word doc. If you want post an email & I will send it.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 11:41 pm to 3BlockUber
We make gallon jugs of Cosmopolitans for parties and that always goes over big.
2 parts vodka
2 parts cranberry juice
1 part Contreau
Lime juice
2 parts vodka
2 parts cranberry juice
1 part Contreau
Lime juice
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