20 Tantilizing Drink Ideas for Your Next Party!

In home parties have become all the rage lately; both locally and nationally. Coming in all shapes and sizes, these parties offer a wide range of entertainment options and activities, all centered around the idea of a comfortable, relaxed setting, surrounded by friends and family. Be it make up, purses, wine and paint, a game night, as is the case with most of these parties, much of the entertainment is provided by the company selling their merchandise. However, it is usually left to the party host to provide various items at the time of the party, be it tables, chairs, food, drinks, etc. In an attempt to gather all of these items ahead of time, and still find time to clean the house, a party host can begin to feel overwhelmed with the many time consuming tasks that may be required of them prior to the start of the party.

Well relax! Let us help you take a little off your plate when planning for your next party. You can now save time, and eliminate the need to research and decide on the best drink options for your party. We have scoured the internet, and compiled our list of the tastiest drink ideas to offer your guests. Undoubtedly, these 20 tantalizing drink ideas will transform you into a mixology specialist, keeping all of your party guests refreshed, comfortable, and of course, asking for more! Below is our list of the 20 best drink ideas we have found to enhance your next party, and have your friends begging for the recipes. So drink up, and be merry!

1. BERRY LEMONADE

16 oz. Grey Goose Le Citron 16
32 oz. lemonade
12 raspberries
1 c. sugar

Garnish: lemon slices and raspberries

Muddle raspberries and sugar in a punch bowl or pitcher. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently. Garnish with lemon slices and raspberries.

2. SUMMER PUNCH

3 c. Effen Vodka
1½ c. DeKuyper Watermelon Pucker Schnapps
2 c. lemon juice
2 c. simple syrup

Garnish: watermelon chunks

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with watermelon chunks.

3. PRETTY PUNCH

1 bottle of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 bottle of Cabo Wabo Tequila Blanco
25 oz. pomegranate juice
25 oz. cranberry juice

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice and stir gently.

4. FANCY BOURBON PUNCH

1 L. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1 c. sugar
Peels of 3 lemons and 1 orange
Juice of peeled fruit
1 L. of green tea
1 250 mL. bottle of champagne

Muddle sugar and citrus peels in a punch bowl or pitcher until sugar starts to clump together. Add juice, tea, and bourbon. Stir gently and top with champagne.

5. POTEET PUNCH

1 750 mL. bottle of Tito’s Handmade Vodka
12¾ oz. limoncello
8½ oz. simple syrup
8½ oz. lime juice
1 Pt. strawberries

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle strawberries and simple syrup in a punch bowl or pitcher. Add vodka, limoncello, and lime juice. Stir gently.

6. POMPELMO

7½ oz. Campari
15 oz. SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka
7½ oz. triple sec
1 grapefruit chunks
20 oz. grapefruit juice
20 dashes of bitters

Place grapefruit chunks in a punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently.

7. STRAWBERRY MOJITO PUNCH

5 cartons The Perfect Purée Mojito
¼ jar The Perfect Purée Strawberry Puree
2 bottles of Charbay Vodka
24 oz. club soda
6 limes, juiced
Strawberries, sliced
Cucumber, sliced
Mint leaves

Combine ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher and stir gently.

8. FRESH CUCUMBER

9 oz. Jose Cuervo Tequila Silver
1 c. aloe vera juice
1 c. lemon juice
1 c. lime juice
1 c. simple syrup
½ c. orange juice
½ cucumber, sliced

Garnish: cucumber slices

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle cucumber with simple syrup and lime juice in a punch bowl or pitcher. Add remaining ingredients, stir gently, and garnish with cucumber slices.

9. CITRUS PUNCH

8½ oz. Belvedere Citrus
4 oz. lemon juice
3 oz. simple syrup
16 oz. soda water

Garnish: lemon slices and mint leaves

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

10. X-RATED SPARKLER

2 cans of cranberry juice concentrate
2 cans of pink lemonade concentrate
1 bottle of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 qt. club soda
2 bottles of pink champagne

Garnish: orange slices

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice. Stir gently and garish with orange slices.

11. PINK SUMMER

6 oz. Croft Pink Port
6 oz. watermelon juice
1½ oz. sugar
1½ oz. lemon juice
Splash of lemonade

Garnish: strawberries and raspberries

Pour watermelon juice, port, and sugar into a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon juice and a splash of lemonade. Stir gently and garnish with strawberries and raspberries.

12. BAD GIRL PUNCH

1 bottle of Tequila Revolucion
6 oz. Aperol Liqueur
4 oz. tequila mezcal
15 oz. grapefruit juice
4 limes, juiced
6 oz. simple syrup
3 pinches of sea salt
2 bottles of ginger ale

Garnish: grapefruit slices

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir gently and garnish with grapefruit slices.

13. WATERMELON PUNCH

8¾ oz. rum
1¾ oz. ginger liqueur
1¾ oz. pom syrup
1¾ oz. lemon juice
8¾ oz. watermelon juice

To make pom syrup, mix equal parts pomegranate juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher and stir gently.

14. ROSATO PUNCH

2½ c. Martini Asti
2 c. Martini Rosato
1½ c. pomegranate juice
¾ c. club soda
¾ c. lemon juice
½ c. simple syrup

Garnish: lemon and lime slices

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with lemon and lime slices.

15. RUM PUNCH

1 bottle of rum
30 mint leaves
½ c. lime juice
3 c. simple syrup
Champagne

Garnish: lime slices

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients except champagne. Stir gently. Top with champagne and garnish with lime slices.

16. APPLE & PINK JULEP

10 mint leaves
4 oz. Croft Pink Port
1 oz. apple juice

Garnish: mint sprig

Muddle mint leaves and apple juice in a cocktail shake. Add wine and ice. Shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

17. GINGER STRAWBERRY RUMBLE

2 oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Strawberry
½ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. ginger ale

Garnish: strawberry

Muddle strawberry in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice.

18. PINEAPPLE PUNCH

1 watermelon slice
1 tsp. sugar
1 oz. pineapple juice
2½ oz. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

Garnish: watermelon slice

Muddle watermelon with sugar in a cocktail shaker. Add pineapple juice and pinot grigio. Add ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with a watermelon slice.

19. COOL MELON MINT

¾ c. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Sweet White
¼ c. elderflower cordial
½ honeydew melon, cut into small cubes
1 c. crushed ice
Seltzer water

Combine melon and elderflower cordial in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add wine and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with seltzer water.