12 Big-Batch Cocktails You Can Make Ahead

Yes, this is called breakfast sangria (because it most closely resembles a mimosa), but you can really serve it at any hour of the day.

Layered cocktails might seem intimidating, but this bomb pop pitcher cocktail is surprisingly easy to make.

The make-ahead portion of this cocktail is really squeezing the blood oranges — although when they aren’t in season, a fresh juice will do.

Want to make this sangria really sing? Give the melon plenty of time to soak up the limoncello.

Combine your berries, red wine, vodka, and pomegranate juice the night before, then top with a bit of ginger beer just before serving for a refreshing, sparkling tingle.

It’s hard to improve on a classic like the margarita, but we think this one will win over your guests’ taste buds. And the best part? It’s made with frozen limeade concentrate to make it easier on you.

Pineapple and citrus make this pisco-based punch a summer favorite. Make it the night before to allow all the flavors to really meld.

You don’t normally see watermelon used in sangria, but that will change once you’ve tried this recipe.

Make the blueberry-lavender simple syrup ahead of time to allow it to cool before you mix up a batch of this refreshing cocktail.

This sparkling pitcher cocktail is related to the mojito, but is made with coconut rum for a decidedly tropical feel.

Of course, if coconut isn’t quite your speed you can make a pineapple mojito instead. Grill the fruit and make the simple syrup ahead of time, then assemble everything day of.

To make this drink a bit more summery you can swap out the cranberries for raspberries and use mint instead of rosemary.