How to Make Ahead Martinis

The first time I hosted a cocktail party, I spent most of my time preparing cocktails to order. The drinks were great, but it prevented me from having much fun. Making batches of drinks in advance is a much better idea—all it takes is a little math.
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Make your own martinis and say goodbye to that $30 bar tab.
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If you're looking for big-batch mixed drink recipes to serve at a large gathering, there are plenty of make-ahead options: punches, sangrias, pitcher drinks. But what if you want to take an individual cocktail recipe like the Martini or Manhattan and mix it for several dozen people? Without a team of bartenders? I recently found myself in that very situation. Here's what I did.

Martinis are the ultimate cocktail for the fine liquor connoisseur. They are often seen at happy hours, parties and fancy nights out. If you want to be able to serve martinis at your next soiree, but don't want to feel trapped behind the bar all night making them for your guests, make them in bulk for people to pour for themselves.

Nowadays, this cocktail is a mix of liquors, liqueurs, and flavorings shaken and stirred. Try these fun iterations.
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