signature drink for a bbq?
Can anyone suggest a drink I could make in a large batch (pitcher) for a barbecue this weekend? I have done margaritas and vodka lemonade in the past, and would like to try something else. Thanks!
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27 Comments:
sangria
gbania at 4:18PM on 06/24/09
Beergaritas:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beer-Margaritas/Detail.aspx
There are tons of variations. All of them are delicious!
rdrnr44 at 4:32PM on 06/24/09
was going to say sangria or beer! Margs, & coolers, spritzers, gin & tonic, mojitos.
mrstkach at 4:39PM on 06/24/09
Mojitos. Iced tea with some liquor mixed in. But I always have a classic on BBQ's, iced cold beer.
pjracz10 at 4:41PM on 06/24/09
sangria was on my list as well... also, we made this fun punch for a baby shower once, it was 7up, pineapple juice, a fruity juice (like cranberry or white grape)... we served it virgin, but some yummy vodka in it would be nice. We mixed it up in a big gallon sun tea jar.
Alm25 at 5:33PM on 06/24/09
we made strawberry mojitos in a larger pitcher...it was fantastic for our summertime bbq!
hppzz at 5:58PM on 06/24/09
Three words:
Ice.
Cold.
Beer.
dozertx at 6:02PM on 06/24/09
There was an episode of Good Eats lately with a punch recipe that had lots of iced tea... The whole episode was about punch.
gingercookiewithlime at 6:08PM on 06/24/09
sweet tea vodka arnold palmers (tastes like candy - either use sweet-tea flavored vodka and lemonade, or sweet tea + vodka + lemonade). agua fresca with booze added. one time DH made this mango slushee thing with frozen mango puree and fresh mint and i think vodka in it (but probably other types of booze, like rum or tequila, would work too) and it was delicious and refreshing.
billyburgwife at 6:22PM on 06/24/09
how about that watermelon spigot?
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/3491-how-to-make-a-watermelon-tap
or pimm's cups.
http://www.napoleonhouse.com/pimmscup.html
the recipe adapts well to a punch bowl.
float some cucumber rounds on it.
andshewas at 6:22PM on 06/24/09
micheladas... about 1 finger of lime juice in a glass filled with ice and rimmed with salt, just like a margarita. Pour the beer right in and enjoy...
And i've been meaning to make lemonade and iced tea mixed together... something to look forward for next weekend...
MadelynRodriguez at 6:26PM on 06/24/09
Iced tea with vodka...we call it "nice tea".
dmcavanagh at 6:28PM on 06/24/09
white sangria is always a hit at our place during the hot summer months. here's a favorite recipe for it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/dining/271drex.html
missus_p at 6:49PM on 06/24/09
I don't drink anymore, but Zombies were always a hit at a summer bbq.
smokey07 at 6:56PM on 06/24/09
Caipirinhas are delicious and super refreshing. If not sangria definitely comes to mind. I think The Kitchn had a recipe posted for white sangria a little while back.
thinkingincrayons at 7:00PM on 06/24/09
Cape Cods can be done in a pitcher ahead of time for non stop entertaining!
Vodka (to strength)....cranberry juice.....limes.....
I like to make a pitcher of these...then serve by pouring over ice and topping it off with a bit of soda to give it some effervescence....garnish with a fresh slice of lime....
Very refreshing in the summer.....to me it's the non-gin drinker's equivalent of the gin & tonic in terms of a fun hot weather party drink.
2qrs at 8:09PM on 06/24/09
...just made the "watermelon sugar" recipe from the NYT this evening. A really great drink.
derosa at 9:11PM on 06/24/09
Dark & Stormy--'twill guarantee perfect weather.
Make a batch of ginger beer (super easy, but you need to start it a day or two before), add Gosling's Black Seal Rum, serve a dish of lime wedges to garnish.
We've made it with Mt. Gay rum and Capt. Morgan's Spiced Rum--all just as tasty--just not authentic.
wookie at 9:28PM on 06/24/09
mango slushee - my own invention...
One large tin mango puree with 12 oz white rhum or vodka. Freeze overnight. Scoop out into glasses and top with 7-up or club soda.
PeanutButter at 10:24PM on 06/24/09
gingercookiewithlime beat me to the 'punch' (pun intended) mentioning the recent good eats program, but i will tell you one thing from it that i thought was genius...he made water balloons (with a little room to expand) and froze them. then after he tore off the balloon & rinsed it-he had the ultimate ice to keep the punch cold without diluting it with a bunch of smaller cubes. i heart alton so....
gastronomeg at 9:21AM on 06/25/09
Thanks so much! I think you all have me set for the rest of the summer!
Suzer at 9:27AM on 06/25/09
Firefly liquor and lemonade - like a spiked Arnold Palmer. Yum!
alacto at 9:47AM on 06/25/09
Daiquiri are great, but melt quickly.
Camper's Margaritas (light beer, limeade and tequila)
Limeade and tequila is good. (Add lots of ice, margarita-esque)
I love sangrias too (mentioned above).
Iced tea with spiced rum and a lime wedge is very good.
Make a citrus blend, seltzer and vodka for a slight change from vodka-lemonade. Or add orange flower, rose water, sweet, fresh basil or mint to the lemonade for a perked up taste.
Mojitos
This isn't a drink, but a little gazpacho with pepper vodka as an appetizer?...
What foods are you serving at the BBQ? Tailor your drink to fit the foods or theme.
CJ McD at 1:19PM on 06/25/09
How about a large Tom Collins?
Those are always refreshing.
Check out this recipe. http://www.katom.com/blog/recipes/994/tom-collins-cocktail-recipe
KatomRS at 5:10PM on 06/25/09
White Sangria from Isabel Cruz
1 green apple -- cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
5 strawberries -- hulled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 limes -- thinly sliced
1 750 ml bottle dry white wine
1/4 cup triple sec
1 cup orange juice -- (about 4 oranges)
1/2 cup lemonade
ice cubes
Combine the apple, strawberries, pineapple, limes, wine, triple sec, orange juice, and lemonade in a large pitcher and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Serve the sangria in glasses filled with ice, being sure to include a selection of the fruit in each glass.
Source:
"Isabel's Cantina "Bold Latin Flavors From The New California Kitchen""
Copyright:
"2007"
kalajo at 6:57PM on 06/25/09
A washtub filled with ice and PBR's.
Poultrygeist at 5:59AM on 06/28/09
ginger ale or seven up . throw in some strawberries and pineapple chunks. your favorite sherbet and ice. add a bunch of rum or vodka. or both. we call it hurricane punch. it seems everytime we plan a cookout they predict a hurricane.
dearrie at 4:29PM on 06/28/09