My girlfriend and I are going to a party on Saturday and I was volunteered to make my famous sangria. The problem is, that there are going to be approximately 50 people at the party and that's a pretty annoying order.
Is there something that I can make that would be cheaper and/or less annoying than Sangria?
For reference, I was intending to bring something like this for serving:
I suppose I could soak the citrus, fish it out before we get to the party and set up a seperate garnish bar with fresh fruit, but I know bitches will be nom noming on the lychee.
Help me H/A, I don't want to spend $TEXAS, clog my cooler thingy, or be the party's bartender to make sure all the drinks are just right.
What are my options?
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I don't know the right proportions, but it was basically Everclear's only credible purpose.
Are you looking for something with low alcohol content and wide appeal that people can sit around and drink all evening with little problem, or something that has the potential to get people trashed?
I would premake a lot a day or two before and let steep in fridge. Wrap all the fruit in cheescloth so it's easy to fish out the vegetable matter. I'd also put a cheescloth or some kind of filter on the inside of the spigot of that container so it doesn't get clogged.
It's obviously going to be more expensive than making trashcan punch, but if it's the drink you easily make well I think you should try to make it.
Everclear knocks me the fuck out, not sure why as I'm reasonably sure I've imbibed more alcohol through spirits/wine/beer and not had that effect.
While the tips above are greatly appreciated, price is really a secondary concern. The thread title is a bit misleading, I'm not really looking for "frat punch", just a moderately priced cocktail thing I can make in a huge batch for under $200.
Oh I use five liter bottles of Carlo Rossi, so the wine is as cheap as you can go without it tasting like grape flavored lighter fluid. The fruit really adds up though. I like to add rasberries and lychee.
This is the best idea. Thanks.
I'm a big fan of the Jack Rose. My parents will make them in a big pitcher for our holiday party for convenience, but that's a much smaller party than 50 people. Apple Jack is the main ingredient, and it runs around $20 a bottle. It's a pretty potent cocktail but might be out of your price range.
I mean you're looking to spend $4/ person which is tough.
Or how about a Bloody Mary?
Couple handles of gin, some grape fruit soda, a bunch of sliced citrus (lemons and limes), and maybe a tiny splash of grenadine so it turns pink instead of gin bucket gray.
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I personally prefer to leave the fruit in, although that restricts you from using some of the more seeded or "fragmentary" fruits.
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Alternatively, supply small cups.
The cooler won't work for sangria, because it's not for serving sangria.
Eh, I don't have a punch bowl, but I do have a bitchin' ladle.
At this point I'm thinking it'd probably be best to use the cheesecloth around the fruit while it soaks to prevent nastyiness but still allow the flavors to flow. After, I'll set a platter of fresh fruit for garnish.
The host will be providing small glasses and crushed ice.
Thoughts?
Here is the actual cooler.
But if it's more a "classy party" maybe thats not a good idea...
I would definitely echo this. Figure out how much you think you need, and well, you should probably make more than that. I guess judge it on how much you think each person will drink (maybe not that much since you said it's not really for people to get trashed), and take that times 50, maybe adding in a bit more just in case.
Also, side note, but I have that exact same textbook for one of my classes right now.
Or go with Two Buck Chuck, if you have Trader Joe's in your area. Also, Whole Foods just introduced its own brand of "two dollars per bottle but surprisingly good" wine. How many bottles of wine would you need to make sangria for 50 people?
I'd also recommend cranberries, as they tend to mask the flavor of alcohol slightly, allowing you to use cheaper booze and causing the party to get just a bit more fun than any of the attendees planned.
Blueberries are also supposed to be quite tasty.
Then skip the fruit. Alcohol juice will be fine.
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http://www.esquire.com/drinks/fish-house-punch-drink-recipe
As you can see from the ingredients, it'll mess you up if you're not careful.
Still, I'd recommend going with your personal recipe that you were recommended on. That's what the people were promised, and that's what should be delivered, especially if you're good at it!
If not, i'd go down the everclear path that was already mentioned. You can get a lot of alcohol (drunkeness) for a cheap price, and then water it down with various flavors from there.