Celebrate The Weekend With These 5 Large-Format Cocktails!

By April 22, 2024Mixology News

When you think of the perfect weekend after a long work week, do you picture getting together with your friends, eating great food, and enjoying a cocktail (or two)? So do we!

Below are 5 fabulous large-format cocktails and their recipes that are served at some of New York City’s most popular off-the-clock hangout spots!

For Brunch: Aperol Spritz and Mimosa pitchers are always served bubbly and bright at Virginia’s, known for its classic American fare & knockout burger.

Virginia’s Peach Spritz

by Virginia’s

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Aperol
  • .5 oz. Giffard Peach Liqueur
  • Prosecco, to top
  • 1 oz. Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda

Preparation

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Virginia’s Mimosa

by Virginia’s

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Orange Juice
  • Prosecco, to top

Preparation

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For The Pre-Game: The perfect sneaky drink to jumpstart a long night is Foxtail’s Dapper Fox. Served in a punch bowl with individual teacups, the whole group can enjoy a sip that hits every mark of bubbly, fruity, and just a little nutty!

Dapper Fox

by Foxtail NYC

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon
  • Champagne, to top
  • .5 tsp Giffard Vanilla Liqueur
  • 1 dash Walnut Bitters
  • .5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz. Strawberry Syrup

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a small mixing tin sans sparkling.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  3. Double strain into small tin, and add sparkling.
  4. Pour into coupe glass and garnish with a strawberry heart skewer.

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For The Best Night Out: Built by a couple of friends who wanted to hang out with a couple more friends, Ray’s Hometown Bar keeps the gang together with their cocktail pitchers. Fun fact: you can order almost any Ray’s-themed cocktails in a pitchers for a fun night!

Margarita Pitcher

by Ray’s Hometown Bar

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Tequila
  • 8 oz. Lime
  • 4 oz. Agave
  • 6 Lime Wheels

Preparation

  1. In a 60 oz. pitcher, fill 3/4 of the way with ice.
  2. Add all ingredients and give it a couple stirs.
  3. Serve with glasses and a side of lime wedges.

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Aperol Spritz Pitcher

by Ray’s Hometown Bar

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Aperol
  • 750 ml. Prosecco
  • 5 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 6 Orange Slices

Preparation

  1. In a 60 oz. pitcher, fill 3/4 of the way with ice.
  2. Add all ingredients and stir to combine.

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