How to Make Ahead Martinis

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Tip 1 - How to Make Big Batches of Cocktails for a Crowd

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Squeaky W | permalink

Batching up cocktails in advance provides you, as the party host, a way to offer guests well-made cocktails, but frees you up to otherwise enjoy the party, and not feel compelled to make drinks to order. It's a win-win.
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For further reading: http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/12/cocktail-101-how-to-make-cocktails-for-a-crowd-big-batches-martinis-margaritas-manhattans.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Cocktail Party Tips: Making Drinks in Advance

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by hydh | permalink

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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For further reading: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/12/cocktail-party-tips-batching-drinks-in-advance.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 5 Martini Night Favorites | MyRecipes.com

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Frank Arrindell | permalink

Make your own martinis and say goodbye to that $30 bar tab.
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For further reading: http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/5-to-try/martini-party-recipes ^[3]

Tip 4 - Pomegranate Cosmos : Ina Garten : Food Network

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steven Aquilina | permalink

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Pomegranate Cosmos recipe from Ina Garten

For further reading: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/pomegranate-cosmos-recipe.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Pomegranate Martini Pitcher recipe

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joelle Milhac | permalink

Serve trendy cocktails without having to shake each one. Have soda water handy for guests to add their own splash. Be sure to use 100 per cent pomegranate juice, such as Pom Wonderful.

For further reading: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/pomegranate_martini_pitcher.php ^[5]

Tip 6 - How to Batch Cocktails to Serve a Crowd — Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kristen Bassick | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-batch-cocktails-to-ente-118608 ^[6]

Tip 7 - How to Make Martinis in Bulk | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by mart blume | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_8130627_make-martinis-bulk.html ^[7]

Tip 8 - 17 Delicious Martini Recipes

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nightcry BZH | permalink

Nowadays, this cocktail is a mix of liquors, liqueurs, and flavorings shaken and stirred. Try these fun iterations.
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For further reading: http://www.delish.com/entertaining/g2165/best-martini-recipes/ ^[8]