Celebrate The Weekend With These 5 Large-Format Cocktails!
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.
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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
Add all ingredients to a small mixing tin sans sparkling.
Add ice and shake vigorously.
Double strain into small tin, and add sparkling.
Pour into coupe glass and garnish with a strawberry heart skewer.
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
In a 60 oz. pitcher, fill 3/4 of the way with ice.
Add all ingredients and give it a couple stirs.
Serve with glasses and a side of lime wedges.
Aperol Spritz Pitcher
by Ray’s Hometown Bar
Ingredients
8 oz. Aperol
750 ml. Prosecco
5 dashes Orange Bitters
6 Orange Slices
Preparation
In a 60 oz. pitcher, fill 3/4 of the way with ice.
Add all ingredients and stir to combine.
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