20 Budget-Friendly Cocktails for a Crowd

Classic White Wine Spritzer

You need just club soda and white wine to make this cheap and easy party punch. Recipe creator ANNARK recommends adding peach schnapps or orange soda for a bit more flavor.

Hawaiian Punch Slush for Adults

Here's a creamy, decadent, and tropical-tasting drink that's perfect for sipping by the pool. A two-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda adds welcome fizz and flavor.

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Party Lemonade

Here's a classic lemonade (made with just lemons, sugar, water, and ice) that serves 12. This recipe is non-alcoholic, but you can easily add vodka to the mix for a boozy bite.

Mojitos by the Pitcher

It doesn't get much more refreshing than this classic big-batch mojito recipe. Rum and club soda are poured over a mixture of muddled sugar, limes, and fresh mint leaves.

Calimocho (Kalimotxo)

You only need two ingredients (cola-flavored carbonated beverage, such as original Coca-Cola, and a bottle of red wine) to make this classic Spanish cocktail that serves 16.

Pretty in Pink Sangria

Perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties, this fun rosé-based drink starts with a package of frozen lemonade concentrate and ends with a fizzy liter of ginger ale.

Hippie Juice

Looking for the perfect poolside sipper? Your search ends with this four-ingredient cocktail made with raspberry lemonade, watermelon vodka, coconut-flavored rum, and triple sec.

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Delicious O.J. Punch

It couldn't be easier to mix up this big-batch drink with just a can of frozen orange juice concentrate, bourbon whiskey, a bottle of chilled lemon-lime soda, and a tray of ice cubes.

Party Mimosa

Recipe creator CHERYL BLUE calls this fruity drink "a wonderful change from the everyday orange juice and Champagne mimosa."

Strawberry Champagne Punch

Everyone at your get-together will enjoy this three-ingredient champagne cocktail flavored with strawberries and ginger-ale. Reviewer MSAGGIEAMY says it's "inexpensive, tasteful, and easily modified."

Grandpa Harry's Holiday Punch

Here's an old-fashioned, festive punch that is sure to make your season merry. "The recipe has been in the family for generations and it is delicious," says recipe creator Steve.

Boat Cruisin' Punch

Orange juice is combined with lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate, vodka, and water in a large punch bowl to make this five-minute drink.

Pineapple-Apricot Mimosas

"I'm glad to have this new mimosa recipe in my brunch repertoire," reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar fabeveryday says of this apricot nectar-infused cocktail.

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Really Simple Bellinis

Chilled and sliced peaches are blended with a bottle of Champagne. Recipe creator MAGNOLIAWENCH says you can adjust the ratio to your taste, or add a dash of grenadine for a more colorful drink.

Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

This Mexican mocktail is ideal for strawberry season. For a boozy twist, add your favorite liquor. Make sure to let the mixture sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving, as the flavors need time to meld.

Mint Juleps

"Sit on the front porch in your rocking chair on a sultry afternoon and sip on one or two of these," recipe creator jenn says of this classic Southern drink made with simple ingredients.

Beer Margaritas

Here's a smart tip from recipe creator big surprise: "Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet."

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Easy Mojitos for a Crowd

Serve up to 16 guests at your next summertime soiree with this four-ingredient mojito recipe. Mint is blended with limeade, then mixed with ice water and lemon-flavored rum.

Pitcher Perfect Margaritas

This big-batch margarita recipe, which comes together in just 10 minutes, pairs perfectly with chips and homemade salsa.

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Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Make a restaurant-worthy batch of strawberry margaritas with just tequila, triple sec, frozen strawberries, and frozen limeade concentrate. This recipe serves four, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients.

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