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10 DIY Sparkling Drinks for Your New Year Celebration


10 DIY Sparkling Drinks for Your New Year Celebration

As the final moments of the year tick away, a unique, almost electric, feeling of hope and anticipation fills the air. New Year's Eve is a night of pure magic, a collective celebration of the chapters we are closing and the blank pages we are about to write. It’s a night for glamour, for joy, and for raising a glass to the promise of what’s to come. And at the heart of any great celebration is the perfect drink—not just something to sip, but a sparkling, festive creation that feels like a celebration in itself.


This year, the way we celebrate is being beautifully reimagined. A scroll through the visual feasts of TikTok and Pinterest reveals a powerful shift in our approach to celebratory drinks. The "sober curious" movement is in full swing, creating a massive demand for non-alcoholic options that are just as beautiful, complex, and sophisticated as their boozy counterparts. The "aesthetic cocktail" trend has transformed our home bars into creative studios, where visual appeal—think vibrant colours, beautiful garnishes, and elegant glassware—is just as important as taste. And the love for herbal and floral infusions, from rosemary to hibiscus, is allowing home bartenders to create drinks with a new level of craft and personality. This list is your definitive guide to the ten most delicious, on-trend, and utterly beautiful DIY sparkling drinks to ring in the new year, presented in descending order.


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10. The Rosemary-Grapefruit Gin Fizz

The Rosemary-Grapefruit Gin Fizz

The Vibe: A sophisticated, herbaceous, and beautifully aromatic winter citrus cooler.


Detailed Description: This is the perfect cocktail for the person who loves a drink that is complex, refreshing, and not too sweet. The Rosemary-Grapefruit Gin Fizz is a stunning, pale-pink concoction that perfectly balances the bitter, bright notes of fresh grapefruit with the piney, aromatic scent of a homemade rosemary simple syrup. The botanical notes of the gin bridge these two flavours perfectly, and a top-off of crisp club soda gives it a light, effervescent lift. It’s a true craft cocktail that is surprisingly simple to make at home.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This is a wonderfully sophisticated and palate-cleansing cocktail, a perfect drink to serve before a rich holiday meal or as a refreshing option throughout the night. The homemade rosemary syrup taps directly into the trend of herbal infusions and makes the drink feel incredibly special and artisanal. The beautiful, pale-pink hue and the elegant rosemary sprig garnish make it incredibly photogenic, a perfect fit for the "aesthetic cocktail" trend. It’s a grown-up, elegant, and deeply flavourful drink.

Ingredient Deep Dive:

  • The Gin: A classic London Dry gin, with its prominent juniper notes, is the perfect choice to stand up to the strong flavours of grapefruit and rosemary.

  • The Grapefruit Juice: Freshly squeezed is always best. A ruby red grapefruit will give you a sweeter juice and a more beautiful, pinkish colour.

  • The Rosemary Syrup: This is the secret weapon. Simply simmer equal parts sugar and water with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary for about 10-15 minutes, then let it cool and strain. It’s incredibly easy and adds a huge amount of sophisticated flavour.

Make it a Mocktail: To create a stunning non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin. The combination of the fresh grapefruit juice, the homemade rosemary syrup, and the bubbly club soda is a delicious and complex drink in its own right. You can also use a non-alcoholic gin substitute, like one from Seedlip or Lyre's. The complex, almost moody character of this drink makes it a perfect pairing for a night of intelligent, adult drama, like one of the greatest HBO dramas of all time.

Recipe:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice

  • 0.75 oz rosemary simple syrup

  • Club soda

  • Ice

  • Rosemary sprig and grapefruit twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, grapefruit juice, and rosemary syrup.

  2. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is very cold.

  3. Strain into a tall (Collins or highball) glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. Top with club soda and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a grapefruit twist.


9. The Spiced Pear & Thyme Spritz

The Spiced Pear & Thyme Spritz

The Vibe: A gentle, elegant, and subtly spiced autumnal sparkler.


Detailed Description: This is a beautifully delicate and sophisticated spritz that is perfect for a more low-key, intimate New Year's gathering. It combines the soft, sweet flavour of fresh pear nectar with the subtle, earthy notes of a homemade thyme simple syrup. A splash of gin adds a botanical backbone, and the whole thing is topped with crisp, dry Prosecco. It’s a light, aromatic, and incredibly elegant cocktail that feels like a cozy, winter orchard in a glass.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This cocktail is the epitome of understated elegance. It’s not a loud, flashy drink; it’s a quiet, confident, and beautifully balanced one. The use of thyme is a perfect example of the savory and herbal infusion trend, adding a sophisticated, unexpected note to the drink. The gentle bubbles of the Prosecco make it feel celebratory, but the overall flavour profile is calm and comforting. It’s a perfect drink for a thoughtful, reflective New Year's Eve.

Ingredient Deep Dive:

  • The Pear Nectar: Look for a high-quality, 100% pure pear nectar for the best, most authentic flavour.

  • The Thyme Syrup: Like the rosemary syrup, this is incredibly easy to make and adds a huge amount of flavour. Simply simmer sugar, water, and a handful of fresh thyme sprigs.

  • The Prosecco: A dry (or "Brut") Prosecco is the perfect choice here, as its crispness will balance the sweetness of the pear and the syrup.

Make it a Mocktail: For a delicious non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin and the Prosecco. Combine the pear nectar, thyme syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a glass with ice, and top with a high-quality sparkling apple cider or a sparkling white grape juice. It’s a beautiful, sophisticated drink that feels just as special. The quiet, contemplative mood of this drink is a perfect match for a night of listening to a great storyteller. For inspiration, check out our ranking of the Top 10 Best Ed Sheeran Songs of All Time.

Recipe:

  • 1.5 oz gin

  • 2 oz pear nectar

  • 0.5 oz thyme simple syrup

  • 0.5 oz lemon juice

  • 3 oz chilled Prosecco

  • Ice

  • Thyme sprig and thin pear slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, pear nectar, thyme syrup, and lemon juice.

  2. Shake well and strain into a large wine glass or a coupe glass.

  3. Gently top with the chilled Prosecco.

  4. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a very thin slice of pear.

External Link: The cocktail website PUNCH is an excellent resource for exploring classic and modern spritz recipes.


8. The "Midnight Kiss" Pomegranate Spritz

The "Midnight Kiss" Pomegranate Spritz

The Vibe: Vibrant, festive, and refreshingly tart. This is a beautiful, jewel-toned cocktail that is perfect for the midnight toast.


Detailed Description: The Pomegranate Spritz is a stunningly simple and incredibly elegant cocktail that is perfect for a New Year's celebration. The tart, slightly tannic flavour of the pomegranate juice is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of an orange liqueur and topped with the celebratory bubbles of sparkling wine. The vibrant, ruby-red colour is the very essence of a festive celebration, and the pop of the pomegranate seeds in the glass looks like tiny, edible jewels.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This is the ultimate, effortless party drink. It’s a simple, three-ingredient cocktail that looks incredibly impressive and can be easily batched for a crowd. The vibrant colour and the sparkling bubbles make it the perfect drink to have in hand when the clock strikes midnight. It’s a light, refreshing, and not-too-sweet option that is a perfect alternative to a straight glass of champagne. It taps directly into the trend for simple, visually beautiful cocktails.

Ingredient Deep Dive:

  • The Pomegranate Juice: Look for 100% pure, unsweetened pomegranate juice for the best flavour and the most vibrant colour.

  • The Orange Liqueur: A high-quality orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier will add a beautiful, complex sweetness and a hint of citrus that perfectly complements the pomegranate.

  • The Sparkling Wine: Again, a dry Prosecco or Cava is a perfect choice here.

Make it a Mocktail: To create a non-alcoholic version, simply replace the orange liqueur with a splash of orange juice and a touch of simple syrup, and swap the sparkling wine for a sparkling cranberry or grape juice. It’s a beautiful, celebratory drink for guests of all ages. This is a drink that feels celebratory and full of hope for the future, a perfect theme to pair with one of these 10 Realistic New Year Resolutions.

Recipe:

  • 1 oz pomegranate juice

  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur

  • 4 oz chilled sparkling wine

  • Pomegranate seeds and an orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Pour the pomegranate juice and orange liqueur into a champagne flute.

  2. Gently top with the chilled sparkling wine.

  3. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh pomegranate seeds and a thin orange twist.


7. The Cranberry-Ginger Prosecco Punch

The Cranberry-Ginger Prosecco Punch

The Vibe: The ultimate, festive, "set it and forget it" batch cocktail for a large party.

Detailed Description: This Cranberry-Ginger Prosecco Punch is a beautiful, delicious, and incredibly easy way to serve a crowd at your New Year's Eve party. It’s a vibrant, ruby-red punch that perfectly balances the tartness of cranberry, the spicy kick of ginger, and the festive bubbles of Prosecco. It’s a light, refreshing, and dangerously drinkable concoction that will be the centerpiece of your party.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: The batch cocktail is the ultimate hosting hack, and this punch is a perfect example. It can be almost entirely prepped ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your own party instead of being stuck behind the bar. It’s a visually stunning drink, especially when served in a large punch bowl with a decorative ice ring. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that is perfect for a festive, high-energy celebration. The joyful, celebratory feel of this punch is a perfect match for the energy of a great pop song, like one of the best songs from Beyoncé.

Ingredient Deep Dive:

  • The Cranberry Juice: Use 100% pure, unsweetened cranberry juice, not cranberry cocktail. This will give you a true, tart cranberry flavour that you can then sweeten to your liking.

  • The Ginger Beer: A high-quality, spicy ginger beer is key to giving this punch its signature kick.

  • The Vodka (Optional): You can add a cup of vodka to the base mixture for an extra boozy kick.

Make it a Mocktail: This recipe is incredibly easy to make non-alcoholic. Simply omit the Prosecco and the optional vodka. The combination of the juices and the ginger beer is a delicious and festive punch in its own right.

Recipe:

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle of chilled Prosecco

  • 4 cups of chilled 100% cranberry juice

  • 2 cups of chilled ginger beer

  • 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries

  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

  • 1 orange, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice and the ginger beer.

  2. Add the fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and orange slices.

  3. Just before serving, gently pour in the chilled Prosecco.

  4. Serve immediately in punch cups.

External Link: The food and entertaining website Food52 has a fantastic collection of creative and beautiful large-format punch recipes.


6. The Classic French 75

The Classic French 75

The Vibe: Timeless, elegant, and effortlessly sophisticated. This is a true classic cocktail for a reason.

Detailed Description: The French 75 is a beautiful and deceptively simple cocktail that is the very definition of celebratory elegance. It’s a perfect harmony of gin, fresh lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, all topped with the festive bubbles of Champagne. It’s a drink that is crisp, clean, and incredibly refreshing, a perfect, sophisticated alternative to a simple glass of bubbly.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: There is no cocktail that says "celebration" quite like a French 75. It is a timeless classic that has been served at celebratory gatherings for over a century. It’s a light, effervescent, and spirit-forward drink that is perfect for sipping throughout the evening. It’s a drink that feels both incredibly special and effortlessly cool. The simple, clean flavor profile is a perfect match for the "quiet luxury" trend, a celebration of timeless quality over fleeting fads. It’s a drink with a rich history and an enduring appeal, a quality it shares with the music of a legendary band like AC/DC.

Ingredient Deep Dive:

  • The Gin: A classic, citrus-forward London Dry gin is the traditional choice here.

  • The Champagne: While the classic recipe calls for Champagne, a high-quality, dry Prosecco or Cava will also be delicious.

  • The Lemon Juice: As with any sour-style cocktail, freshly squeezed lemon juice is absolutely essential.

Make it a Mocktail: You can create a beautiful non-alcoholic "French 75" by combining 1.5 oz of a non-alcoholic gin substitute with 0.75 oz of lemon juice and 0.75 oz of simple syrup. Shake with ice, strain into a flute, and top with a high-quality sparkling white grape juice or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

Recipe:

  • 1.5 oz gin

  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

  • 0.75 oz simple syrup

  • 3 oz chilled Champagne or other dry sparkling wine

  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  2. Shake well and strain into a chilled champagne flute.

  3. Gently top with the Champagne and garnish with a long, elegant lemon twist.

External Link: The cocktail website Liquor.com has a fantastic article on the history and the perfect recipe for the classic French 75.

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5. The "Good Luck" Black-Eyed Pea-ter Pan

The "Good Luck" Black-Eyed Pea-ter Pan

The Vibe: A quirky, fun, and surprisingly delicious cocktail for the adventurous drinker.

Detailed Description: This is a playful, creative cocktail that takes a classic Southern New Year's tradition—eating black-eyed peas for good luck—and turns it into a delicious and unexpected drink. The "Black-Eyed Pea-ter Pan" is a tiki-style cocktail that uses a homemade black-eyed pea orgeat (a sweet, nutty syrup) as its base, combined with dark rum, pineapple juice, and a touch of lime. The result is a complex, nutty, and surprisingly refreshing cocktail that is guaranteed to be a conversation starter.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This is a drink that is all about having fun and embracing a new tradition. It’s a perfect example of the trend towards creative, homemade syrups and unexpected, savory ingredients in cocktails. It’s a drink that tells a story and has a built-in theme of good luck for the new year. It’s a perfect, memorable signature cocktail for your New Year's Eve party. The creative, almost rebellious spirit of this drink is a quality it shares with the best songs from Eminem.


How to Make It: The key to this drink is the black-eyed pea orgeat. To make it, you'll need to boil and then blend cooked black-eyed peas with sugar and a touch of orange blossom water to create a sweet, nutty syrup. The final cocktail is a shaken mix of the rum, pineapple, lime, and your homemade orgeat.

Make it a Mocktail: The black-eyed pea orgeat is a fantastic base for a non-alcoholic drink. Simply combine it with pineapple juice, lime, and a splash of soda water for a unique and delicious mocktail.


4. The Hibiscus-Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

The Hibiscus-Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

The Vibe: A stunning, floral, and incredibly "aesthetic" cocktail.

Detailed Description: This is a cocktail that is designed to be as beautiful as it is delicious. It combines the tart, floral, and stunningly vibrant flavor of a homemade hibiscus syrup with the herbaceous, aromatic notes of a fresh rosemary sprig, all topped with the festive bubbles of sparkling wine. The deep, ruby-red color of the hibiscus syrup creates a beautiful, layered effect in the glass.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This cocktail is the absolute pinnacle of the "aesthetic cocktail" and floral infusion trends. It is a work of art in a glass. The combination of the floral hibiscus and the earthy rosemary is sophisticated and unexpected. The process of dropping a whole, preserved hibiscus flower into the bottom of the glass, where it will slowly unfurl, is a moment of pure, theatrical magic. It is a perfect, elegant, and incredibly Instagram-worthy cocktail to ring in the new year.


How to Make It: The key is the hibiscus syrup, which you can make by steeping dried hibiscus flowers in a simple syrup. The cocktail is then built directly in a champagne flute: a splash of the syrup at the bottom, topped with sparkling wine, and garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig and a preserved hibiscus flower.

Make it a Mocktail: For a beautiful mocktail, simply add the hibiscus syrup to a glass and top with a sparkling beverage like a sparkling white grape juice or a simple club soda.

External Link: You can find dried hibiscus flowers for your syrup at most specialty tea shops or online at retailers like The Republic of Tea.


3. The Classic Champagne Cocktail

The Classic Champagne Cocktail

The Vibe: Timeless, elegant, and the very definition of a celebration.

Detailed Description: Before the mimosas and the spritzes, there was the Champagne Cocktail. This is one of the oldest and most classic celebratory drinks in the world, and its simple, elegant perfection is making a massive comeback. The recipe is a beautiful, minimalist ritual: a single sugar cube is placed at the bottom of a champagne flute, doused with a few dashes of Angostura bitters, and then the glass is filled with chilled Champagne.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This cocktail is a celebration of timeless, "quiet luxury." It’s not about a dozen different ingredients; it’s about the simple, beautiful alchemy of a few high-quality ones. The ritual of watching the sugar cube slowly dissolve, sending a steady stream of tiny bubbles up through the Champagne, is a mesmerizing and beautiful moment. The bitters add a subtle, spicy complexity that beautifully balances the sweetness of the sugar and the crispness of the wine. It is the most elegant and timeless way to toast to the new year. It’s a drink that has a sense of history and occasion, a quality it shares with the music of a legendary band like Oasis.


Make it a Mocktail: You can create a beautiful non-alcoholic version by using a high-quality sparkling apple cider or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. You can find non-alcoholic bitters, or simply use a few drops of orange juice in place of the bitters.

Recipe:

  • 1 sugar cube

  • 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters

  • 5 oz chilled Champagne or other dry sparkling wine

  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Place the sugar cube in the bottom of a chilled champagne flute.

  2. Add the dashes of bitters onto the sugar cube.

  3. Gently fill the glass with the chilled Champagne.

  4. Garnish with a long, elegant lemon twist.

External Link: The cocktail history website Difford's Guide has a fantastic article on the long and storied history of the classic Champagne Cocktail.


2. The Kir Royale

The Kir Royale

The Vibe: Effortlessly chic, beautifully simple, and quintessentially French.

Detailed Description: The Kir Royale is a classic French aperitif that is the very definition of effortless elegance. It is a stunningly simple, two-ingredient cocktail made from a small amount of crème de cassis (a sweet, dark, blackcurrant liqueur) topped with Champagne. The result is a beautiful, jewel-toned cocktail that is sweet, tart, and perfectly bubbly.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: This is the ultimate "I'm not a bartender, but I want to serve something special" cocktail. It requires absolutely no shaking, no stirring, and no special equipment, yet it looks and tastes incredibly sophisticated. It is the perfect, elegant drink to serve as guests arrive at your party. The beautiful, deep-red hue is incredibly festive, and the flavour is universally beloved. It is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. The simple, elegant beauty of this drink is a perfect match for a quiet, intimate celebration. For more on fostering intimacy, check out this article on 10 Proven Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage.


Make it a Mocktail: For a simple and delicious non-alcoholic version, use a high-quality blackcurrant syrup (like Ribena) instead of the crème de cassis, and top with a sparkling apple cider or a sparkling white grape juice.

Recipe:

  • 0.5 oz crème de cassis

  • 5 oz chilled Champagne or other dry sparkling wine

  • Fresh raspberry or blackberry for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Pour the crème de cassis into the bottom of a chilled champagne flute.

  2. Gently top with the chilled Champagne.

  3. Garnish with a single fresh raspberry or blackberry.


1. The Perfect, Simple Glass of Bubbly

The Perfect, Simple Glass of Bubbly

The Vibe: The ultimate, timeless, and undisputed champion of celebration.

Detailed Description: Taking the top spot on our list is the most classic, most beloved, and most perfect celebratory drink of all: a simple, elegant, and perfectly chilled glass of sparkling wine. In an era of complex craft cocktails, there is a powerful and beautiful trend towards appreciating the simple, unadorned perfection of a high-quality ingredient. A glass of bubbly is more than just a drink; it is a symbol. It is the sound of a cork popping, the sight of a thousand tiny bubbles rising in a beautiful flute, and the crisp, clean taste of pure celebration.


Why It's Perfect for New Year's: A glass of sparkling wine is the quintessential New Year's Eve experience. It is a tradition that connects us to generations of celebrations past. It is the perfect drink for the midnight toast, a symbol of hope, joy, and new beginnings. The modern trend is all about exploring the incredible world of sparkling wine beyond just Champagne. There is a huge and growing appreciation for the crisp, fruity notes of an Italian Prosecco, the complex, toasty flavours of a Spanish Cava, and the beautiful, high-quality sparkling wines being produced in places like California, Oregon, and even England.


How to Serve It Perfectly:

  • Chill It Down: The most important rule. Your sparkling wine should be served very cold (between 40-45°F or 4-7°C).

  • The Right Glass: A classic champagne flute or a tulip glass is designed to preserve the bubbles.

  • The Perfect Pour: Tilt the glass at a 45-degree angle and pour the wine down the side of the glass. This will preserve the effervescence. Sometimes, the simplest things are the most perfect. A beautiful glass of bubbly is a timeless and elegant way to ring in the new year. It’s a perfect, celebratory moment, a great time to put on a classic, feel-good song, like one of the best from Ed Sheeran.

External Link: The wine education website Wine Folly is an incredible resource for learning about the different types of sparkling wine from around the world.


Conclusion


A New Year's Eve celebration is a beautiful ritual of release and renewal, a moment to gather with the people we love and to toast to the future. The ten sparkling drinks on this list are more than just recipes; they are an invitation to make that celebration even more special, more personal, and more delicious. They are a reflection of the modern desire for drinks that are not just tasty but also beautiful, thoughtful, and inclusive of every guest.

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Whether you choose a timeless classic like a French 75 or a trendy, herbal-infused spritz, the most important ingredient in any celebration is the joy and the connection that you share. So, this New Year's, raise a glass, make a toast, and get ready to welcome a new year full of sparkle and hope.


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FAQs


  1. I don't drink alcohol. Can I still enjoy these? Yes, absolutely! Every single recipe on this list includes a "Make it a Mocktail" suggestion. The "sober curious" movement is a huge trend, and creating beautiful, complex non-alcoholic drinks is a key part of modern hosting.

  2. What's the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava? Champagne is a sparkling wine that can only be made in the Champagne region of France. Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is typically a bit fruitier and lighter than Champagne. Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine that is made in the same traditional method as Champagne but is often a more affordable option.

  3. How do I make a simple syrup? It's easy! Just combine equal parts granulated sugar and hot water in a jar and stir or shake until the sugar is completely dissolved. For an infused syrup (like rosemary or thyme), gently simmer the sugar, water, and your chosen ingredient for about 10-15 minutes, then let it cool and strain.

  4. I don't have a cocktail shaker. What can I use instead? A large Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid is a perfect substitute for a cocktail shaker. A sturdy, insulated travel mug also works well in a pinch.

  5. What does it mean to "double strain" a cocktail? Double straining is a technique used for cocktails that have muddled ingredients or small bits of ice that you don't want in the finished drink. You simply pour the shaken cocktail through both the shaker's built-in strainer and a small, fine-mesh sieve held over the glass.

  6. Can I make the punch and sangria recipes ahead of time? Yes, for the punches and sangrias, it's actually better to make the base mixture at least two hours ahead of time to allow the flavours to meld together. Just be sure to add any carbonated ingredients, like Prosecco or club soda, right before serving to keep them bubbly.

  7. What's the best way to garnish a cocktail? A great garnish engages more than just the eye; it also adds aroma. For citrus twists, always "express" the oils over the top of the drink. For herbs like rosemary or mint, give them a gentle slap between your palms before you place them in the drink to release their fragrant oils.

  8. What is a "batch cocktail"? A batch cocktail is a large-format drink, like a punch or a pitcher of sangria, that is made in a large batch ahead of time. It’s a popular and efficient way to serve drinks at a party, as it frees up the host from having to make individual cocktails all night.


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