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Summer Cocktail Party

Stir up a big-batch, big-fun summer cocktail with one of these easy formulas.
Drink
Spiked Pink Lemonade
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Big Batch-Blending Tips
BE CHEAP
Fruity cocktails aren't the place for top-shelf liquor. Buy low-end bottles and save the good stuff for sipping.

FREEZE
Fill a 9-inch round baking pan with lemonade or limeade and some lemon or lime slices and freeze to float in the punch bowl.

START COLD
Chill all your ingredients thoroughly before mixing.

SAVE THE FIZZ
Add bubbly ingredients just before serving.

SET THE BAR
Place cups and ice buckets near the punch bowl, along with garnishes like lemon and lime slices, berries and fresh mint.





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