Party cocktails are the perfect way to ensure each one of your guests has a drink in their hands. And a lot of popular crowd favorites don’t necessarily need many ingredients. You can make them in big batches. These cocktails can be made with your choice of alcohol, mixed with either fruit juices or fresh fruits. Here are five simple party recipes to make these visually appealing and simply delicious drinks:

1. Margarita
A margarita is one of the more classic go-to cocktails, perfect for big party occasions. Nobody can resist a pitcher of margarita that is ready to be served in glasses with a salted rim. And it is really easy to make with a bunch of basic ingredients, including tequila, some orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and ice. Simply blitz all the ingredients and pour a fresh batch every time you need a refill. Garnish with a wedge of lime and drink away!

2. Sangria
There are many different flavors that you can incorporate in a sangria, which makes it the ideal drink at parties. The pina colada sangria is a popular favorite made with white wine (preferably a Sauvignon Blanc), pineapple juice, seltzer, chopped pineapples, and coconut rum garnished with maraschino cherries. Simply combine everything in a large pitcher and mix well. Refrigerate it until it’s chilled. Serve in a wide-rimmed glass with a pineapple wedge for some added flavor.

3. Madras
Vodka lovers will thoroughly enjoy your awesome party after being served with one of the most popular cocktails, the Madras. Pick a vodka brand of your choice (we recommend something with a punch) and mix it well with some orange juice and cranberry juice. Adjust the ratio according to your taste and serve on the rocks with a lime wedge for the final finish. You can even check out measurements on popular cocktail mixing guides to make a big batch and serve fresh.

4. Coolers
A watermelon and mint cooler is the perfect choice of drink for your next outdoor barbeque. Nothing like this super tasty, textured drink on a warm Sunday afternoon. Enjoy this cocktail with friends and family while waiting for the juicy meats to cook. You can make this drink with either rum, vodka, or cachaca. Mix the alcohol with watermelon cubes, fresh mint leaves, and some lime juice using a blender. Remember to use seedless watermelon cubes. Pour the blitz over some fresh ice cubes and serve instantly.

5. Champagne cocktail
Champagne cocktails are perfect for your formal occasions. All you need is a couple of teaspoons of lime juice, cherry juice, and some sugar cubes mixed with champagne of your choice. There are many versions of mixing the ingredients, so explore a few recipes online as well. Serve this drink straight up without ice and watch it generate the buzz in your standard mixers.