Prepping In Advance
Batching cocktails is a great way to set up a quantity of cocktails so you can do the minimum amount of assembly to get drinks to your guests. Precision is key to a balanced and delicious batched cocktail, so you’ll want to make sure you are measuring accurately. You can generally mix liquors with liqueurs in advance, or fruit juices with other fruit juices, but do not combine any fruit juice to spirits until the day of. In addition, you should not batch any dairy items as they’re most likely to separate out over time. It is also important to remember if you’re batching anything that requires carbonation, such as soda or champagne, that should be held off until either just before the party or per cocktail.
