PITCHER PERFEct For those who love to entertain, having a delicious cocktail recipe is a must. A perfect primer to an elegant dinner or a charming complement to a late morning brunch, cocktails can connect your guests and leave them feeling refined and relaxed. But as the host, you have so much more to worry about than welcome drinks. Here, four locals share their big-batch recipes that can save on time without sacrificing flavor.
TRACIE LESAR’S
Planters Rum Punch Serves 8 Ingredients
• 16 oz. dark rum (Kraken is our fave!) • 16 oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice • 16 oz. fresh pineapple juice • 4 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 4-5 limes) • 4 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons) • Splash of grenadine Directions
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to combine. When ready to serve, pour drink mixture over ice in a tall rocks glass, and garnish with an orange slice or wheel and a cherry.
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“My husband and I found this beverage while on vacation with our four children to Amelia Island. We had been touring the ruins on the island and were exhausted at the end of the day when we came across this little pirate place. I’m not sure if it was truly the best drink we ever had, but in our memories it was. After returning home, we started looking for something similar, and after many attempts of drinks that didn’t quite hit the mark, we finally found the perfect one! It reminds us of a great vacation we had in a time of our lives when we rarely were able to get away. We love to serve this drink at parties, but beware – it’s silent but deadly.”
– Tracie LeSar
