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Let's face it: The costs can quickly add up when you're making drinks for a crowd. Liquor, liqueurs, mixers, and fancy garnishes don't always come cheap. That's why, if you don't want to break the bank, a simple big-batch recipe is the way to go. Keep things basic at your next get-together with one of these budget-friendly and crowd-pleasing drinks made with few ingredients. From fruity punches for adults to classic margaritas and pitcher mojitos, you'll find a boozy new party favorite in this collection of our best affordable big-batch cocktails.
Classic White Wine Spritzer
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You need just club soda and white wine to make this cheap and easy party punch. Recipe creator ANNARK recommends adding peach schnapps or orange soda for a bit more flavor.
Hawaiian Punch Slush for Adults
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Here's a creamy, decadent, and tropical-tasting drink that's perfect for sipping by the pool. A two-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda adds welcome fizz and flavor.
Party Lemonade
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Here's a classic lemonade (made with just lemons, sugar, water, and ice) that serves 12. This recipe is non-alcoholic, but you can easily add vodka to the mix for a boozy bite.
Mojitos by the Pitcher
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It doesn't get much more refreshing than this classic big-batch mojito recipe. Rum and club soda are poured over a mixture of muddled sugar, limes, and fresh mint leaves.
Calimocho (Kalimotxo)
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You only need two ingredients (cola-flavored carbonated beverage, such as original Coca-Cola, and a bottle of red wine) to make this classic Spanish cocktail that serves 16.
Pretty in Pink Sangria
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Perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties, this fun ros?-based drink starts with a package of frozen lemonade concentrate and ends with a fizzy liter of ginger ale.
Hippie Juice
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Looking for the perfect poolside sipper? Your search ends with this four-ingredient cocktail made with raspberry lemonade, watermelon vodka, coconut-flavored rum, and triple sec.
Delicious O.J. Punch
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It couldn't be easier to mix up this big-batch drink with just a can of frozen orange juice concentrate, bourbon whiskey, a bottle of chilled lemon-lime soda, and a tray of ice cubes.
Party Mimosa
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Recipe creator CHERYL BLUE calls this fruity drink “a wonderful change from the everyday orange juice and Champagne mimosa.”
Strawberry Champagne Punch
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Everyone at your get-together will enjoy this three-ingredient champagne cocktail flavored with strawberries and ginger-ale. Reviewer MSAGGIEAMY says it’s “inexpensive, tasteful, and easily modified.”
Grandpa Harry's Holiday Punch
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Here’s an old-fashioned, festive punch that is sure to make your season merry. “The recipe has been in the family for generations and it is delicious,” says recipe creator Steve.
Boat Cruisin' Punch
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Orange juice is combined with lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate, vodka, and water in a large punch bowl to make this five-minute drink.
Pineapple-Apricot Mimosas
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“I’m glad to have this new mimosa recipe in my brunch repertoire,” reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar fabeveryday says of this apricot nectar-infused cocktail.
Really Simple Bellinis
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Chilled and sliced peaches are blended with a bottle of Champagne. Recipe creator MAGNOLIAWENCH says you can adjust the ratio to your taste, or add a dash of grenadine for a more colorful drink.
Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)
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This Mexican mocktail is ideal for strawberry season. For a boozy twist, add your favorite liquor. Make sure to let the mixture sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving, as the flavors need time to meld.
Mint Juleps
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“Sit on the front porch in your rocking chair on a sultry afternoon and sip on one or two of these,” recipe creator jenn says of this classic Southern drink made with simple ingredients.
Beer Margaritas
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Here’s a smart tip from recipe creator big surprise: “Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet.”
Easy Mojitos for a Crowd
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Serve up to 16 guests at your next summertime soiree with this four-ingredient mojito recipe. Mint is blended with limeade, then mixed with ice water and lemon-flavored rum.
Pitcher Perfect Margaritas
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This big-batch margarita recipe, which comes together in just 10 minutes, pairs perfectly with chips and homemade salsa.
Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita
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Make a restaurant-worthy batch of strawberry margaritas with just tequila, triple sec, frozen strawberries, and frozen limeade concentrate. This recipe serves four, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients.
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